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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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

Contact

Address: Oxford Univ Hosps NHS Foundation Trust; OUHC HR Department,; 3rd Floor Unipart House Business Centre; Garsington Road; Oxford; Oxfordshire; OX4 2PG
Contact Number: 01865 741186

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Jobs Website

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Ref: 321-MRC-7352168-B7 Vacancy ID: 7352168

Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Accepting applications until: 22-Aug-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 22-Aug-2025 23:59

Location

Gwefan: The Horton Hospital
Cyfeiriad: 101 Oxford Road
Tref: Banbury
Cod post: OX16 9AL
Major / Minor Region: Oxfordshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Oriau: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotational Long Day and Nights Shifts)

Salary

Cyflog: £47,810 - £54,710 pa/pro rata
Cyfnod cyflog: Yearly
Gradd: (Band 7)

Specialty

Prif leoliad: Emergency Assessment Unit

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.

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

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Clinical Practice and research

Deliver a patient centred style of practice that reflects and promotes the beliefs and values of professional nursing practice and patient care in the EAU Department, acting as a role model for other nursing and multidisciplinary team staff
Provide expert clinical advice to nurses and members of the multi-disciplinary team both at Departmental and Trust level.

Set and maintain standards of practice, conduct and decision making and monitor staff compliance

Develop and maintain specialist policies and protocols for the department based on current research and evidence

Promote effective communication and liaison with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care.

Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice at all times.

Demonstrate a commitment to research, evidence based practice and clinical excellence, playing an instrumental role in the introduction of research-based changes to improve patient centred care.

Act as a clinical leader and develop a team of nurses, providing support and clinical supervision.

Support and facilitate practice development, research and clinical project work within the department

Act as a specialist clinical expert / resource within the Trust, providing advice and information as required

Conduct annual staff appraisals, giving constructive feedback, facilitating development of personal development plans and ensuring objectives are met.

Provide support and guidance for mentors.

Management and Organisational role

Take responsibility for the recruitment, selection and retention initiatives and for the development and performance review of all nursing staff within the practice area, reporting to the Head Nurse.
Monitor nursing workload and regularly review the structure and skill mix of nursing teams, in collaboration with the Head Nurse.

Ensure that nursing staff are effectively deployed within the practice area.

Promote effective communication and effective interpersonal relationships within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure collaborative and holistic working practices.

In collaboration with the Head Nurse, ensure that resources are monitored and tailored to meet the needs of the service within financial constraints.

Develop and implement Trust and local policies, educating and supporting staff.

Monitor and evaluate the quality of care delivered in the department and contribute to quality initiatives within the Clinical Unit and Directorate.

Identify and undertake defined project work on behalf of the Clinical Unit, in negotiation with the Head Nurse.

Undertake wider management responsibilities as part of a personal development plan negotiated with the Head Nurse.

Actively participate as a clinical resource on various specialist nursing / management boards.

Deputise for the Head Nurse in her absence, taking appropriate management responsibility as required.

Able to respond to an untoward incident such as major incident or internal disaster or provide senior nursing advice to the EAU/ED Department.

Investigate and act on untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, reporting to the Head Nurse / Directorate Manager.

Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of organizational and governmental policies and agendas, identifying implications for patient care, staff management and budgetary targets.

Facilitate implementation of the organisational zero tolerance policy and support junior staff in relation to it.

Professional Development and Education

Risk Management

Health and Safety

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.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

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

Professional qualifications/ knowledge and key competencies

Meini prawf hanfodol

• Current Degree level RN registration with NMC • Evidence of specialist knowledge and competency in the speciality • Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the speciality with minimum of 1years experience at B6 • Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS • Evidence of post registration qualification or training in the speciality. • Teaching and Assessing course - • Appraisal Training

Meini prawf dymunol

• Educated to degree level/ panned masters progression • ALS • Leadership training

Personal

Meini prawf hanfodol

Personal Evidence of: • A positive enthusiastic character • Being self aware and able to accept constructive feedback • Resilient and proactive under pressure • Proven time management and delegation skills, • Proven prioritisation problem solving and decision making skills • Proven leadership skills • Proven negotiation and conflict management skills. • Proven influencing and facilitating skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Belief in patient centred philosophy • Able to support and nurture the Multi disciplinary team • Professional Portfolio • CV • References • Application form • Interview