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About
The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.
Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk
Watch how OUH goes about delivering compassionate excellence on the ouhnhs YouTube channel
Deputy Charge Nurse
Closed for applications on: 12-Jun-2023 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 12-Jun-2023 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility
- Address
- Old Road Campus, Headington
- Town
- Oxford
- Postcode
- OX3 7LE
- Major / Minor Region
- Oxfordshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 6 months (FIX TERM TILL 31/12/2023)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days/ Night shifts and weekend shifts)
Salary
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Main area
- Specialist Medicine - Infectious Diseases
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
This is a Fixed Term Contract ending on 31st December 2023
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, dynamic and inspirational Registered Nurse to join our team.
Controlled Human Infection Model Study is a COVID 19 challenge study. We work at EMCRF which is a clinical research facility catering to multiple research trials. The post holder will be working on a fixed term contract with a possibility for extension in the future.
We are currently seeking Registered Nurses with an interest in research delivery who are dynamic, confident, energetic, and kind to join our team and an individual who is passionate about delivering holistic, effective, safe care and strives to continually make improvements.
We can offer you a friendly and supportive environment together with opportunities for career and personal development suited to your individual needs which can be discussed at interview. We can help you develop your skills and support any other courses relevant to the role of staff nurse in this area.
Working for the OUH in such a specialist area provides an excellent opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and set you on a great career path.
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- Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by the best evidence based practice and OUH values.
- Keep up to date with GCP, GDPR, HTA and all other core skills and mandatory trainings and competencies that are study specific and role specific
- Work in partnership with the patients’ family and friends, and to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient where agreed.
- Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
- Communicate effectively with patients/relatives/carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
- Maintain and develop general and specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
- Develop skills to provide senior nurse cover for the department in the absence of the Ward Sister.
- Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that patients are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as planned and agreed.
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Practice and Research
- Deliver and lead patient centred practice that reflects and promotes the beliefs and values of professional nursing practice and is in accordance with OUH Trust policies.
- Contribute to setting goals and benchmarking standards of care. Participate in developing tools to improve the quality of the service in conjunction with the ward sister and directorate objectives
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting by all members of the nursing team regarding the care given to patients and changes in their condition
- Implement early care planning for ward based patients, ensuring that all care plans are updated, relevant and reviewed routinely
- Promote effective communication and liaison with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care.
- Identify and initiate early discharge planning in relation to family meetings and case conferences to ensure effective decision making with regards to appropriate discharge.
- Attend the Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings to discuss and drive smooth functioning of the study within the department
- Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice at all times.
- Demonstrate a commitment to research and evidence based practice and clinical excellence and be instrumental in the introduction of research-based changes to improve patient centred care.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of accountability, responsibility and duty of care.
- Act as a clinical team leader and develop a team of nurses, providing support and clinical supervision.
- Assist in developing and implementing training programmes and educational packages for all staff as directed by the Ward Sister
- Conduct annual staff appraisals, giving constructive feedback, facilitating development of personal development plans and ensuring objectives are set in line with department profile, as directed by Ward Sister.
- Provide support and guidance for mentors
Management and Organizational role
- Promote effective interpersonal relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team thereby ensuring a good team spirit and collaborative and holistic working practices.
- Deputise for the ward manager in his/her absence, demonstrating a sound problem solving approach to clinical and management issues, seeking advice from senior nurses as appropriate
- Identify nursing/patient needs with the multi-disciplinary team, assisting colleagues and advising on patient care issues where appropriate.
- Facilitate ward or Directorate projects, audits and quality initiatives in collaboration with senior staff.
- Be proactive in undertaking specific responsibilities as delegated by the ward manager.
- Ensure equipment, supplies, disposables and staffing resources are used appropriately by all staff.
- Be diligent in identifying, reporting and acting upon untoward incidents, accidents, complaints and clinical emergencies, as detailed in ward and Trust protocols and procedures. Initiate investigation into such events in the absence of, or as delegated by, the Ward Sister.
- Implement health and safety regulations that apply to staff and patients in the clinical area and monitor compliance with the procedures.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of budgetary restrictions and their implications and act as a budget signatory.
- Be involved with developing and implementing local departmental policies, educating and supporting junior staff in their implementation.
- Facilitate the implementation of Trust policies, providing training and support for staff in their utilisation
- Participate in local audits as directed by the ward sister and ensure data is effectively recorded on the Matrix
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of organizational and governmental policies and agendas, identifying implications for patient care, staff management and budgetary targets.
- Ensure implementation of the organizational zero tolerance policy and support junior staff in relation to it.
Professional Development and Education
- Continually update own nursing practice and knowledge in accordance with current research and evidence in nursing and specialist practice. Actively share experience, knowledge and skills with junior colleagues
- Ensure their own, and their teams, compliance with Statutory-Mandatory training and appraisals are up to date
- Promote and practice evidence based nursing care, implementing new ideas and changes for the benefit of patient care and staff development
- Actively participate in the ward based competency programme for all staff and promote good practice through shared learning
- Accept responsibility for own personal and professional growth and for maintaining a record of evidence of professional development experiences within a Personal Professional Portfolio.
- Discuss personal and professional development needs during an annual appraisal with ward manager and develop, agree and document action points in a personal development plan.
- Act as mentor to students and colleagues, planning and implementing orientation programmes, guiding practice, assessing competence, enabling and supporting their learning.
- Represent the clinical area/directorate on working groups as appropriate and at relevant conferences at regional/national level as appropriate.
COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.
Nursing and Midwifery: For candidates applying from outside the UK: Please be advised that we work in partnership with Envertiz who will be managing your recruitment therefore by applying you are consenting to us passing your contact details and application to Envertiz so they can manage your recruitment and on-boarding. If you do not consent to this, please do not apply.
Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate level qualification/courses or equivalent experience.
- Evidence maintenance of CPD
- Willingness to undertake training as appropriate for role.
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate level Research Qualifications
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial experience at Band 5 or above
- Experience of working with patients and families within relevant clinical areas in the NHS environment
- Evidence of research activity
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of running concurrent research studies in a healthcare setting with minimal supervision/clinical trials experience
- Experience related to information retrieval and research application
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
- Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work cross boundaries integrating with multidisciplinary staff
- Ability to work autonomously using own initiative, and as a member of a team
- Computer literate with Microsoft Office software. (including word, Excel)
- Extended clinical skills relevant to role eg phlebotomy and cannulation
Desirable criteria
- Report writing and presentation skills
- Knowledge of sample preparation and transportation
- Teaching skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of research governance issues
- Awareness of research design and methods; understanding of the analytical process
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of GDPR, GCP and current legislation
- Awareness of changing trends within healthcare
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model OUH Trust values every day
Documents
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Binnie Samuel
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865857968
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