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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
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
Children’s Staff Nurse
Accepting applications until: 04-Nov-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 04-Nov-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- John Radcliffe/Horton
- Town
- Oxford/Banbury
- Postcode
- OX3 9DU
- Major / Minor Region
- Oxfordshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time / Part time)
Salary
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Nursing, Paediatrics, Children's
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
Job overview
The Children’s services in Oxford are recruiting for Graduates due to register in 2025, and also experienced qualified nurses to work within our supportive teams.
There are Band 5 positions available amongst all of our diverse specialities. Your personal development into this role will be supported and encouraged through the Practice development Team with a comprehensive preceptorship programme. Ward Sisters and Matrons and ward colleagues will support you through both formal training and supportive mentoring to maximise your potential.
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The Children’s services in Oxford are recruiting for Graduates due to register in 2021, and also experienced qualified nurses to work within our supportive teams. There are Band 5 positions available amongst all of our diverse specialities. Your personal development into this role will be supported and encouraged through the Practice development Team with a comprehensive preceptorship programme. Ward Sisters and Matrons and ward colleagues will support you through both formal training and supportive mentoring to maximise your potential. If you believe that you have the ambition and skills we require we would be very keen to meet you, and there are many opportunities for further professional and academic development. If you are a highly motivated, compassionate, professional Children's nurse or future Children’s nurse with a desire to progress and develop your skills within a superb environment we would welcome your application.
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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.
In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Robin’s Ward is the specialist surgery ward caring for children requiring craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, plastics, ENT and Neurosurgery. The Hospital’s Theatre Direct Admission service also runs from Robin’s Ward. There are many opportunities for gaining specialist skills and further development.
Kamran’s Ward cares for Children of all ages receiving treatment for cancer or haematology conditions. There is lots of opportunity for professional development within this speciality and the well established team is supportive and progressive
Bellhouse/Drayson Ward provides care for children aged 0-12yrs with all medical conditions specialising in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Cardiology and Respiratory medicine as either elective or emergency admissions. There are close links with Children’s CDU and Children’s ED. The team are cohesive and supportive in providing high quality care on a busy acute ward.
Childrens CDU is a 24 hour unit which links closely with children’s Emergency Department to provide care for children from a range of specialities who need further assessment, observation, continuation of treatment or to await results. The unit also sees GP referrals and ward attenders which gives varied dynamics to the busy unit. CDU is friendly and ensures the cohesive team works closely together and provides strong support and opportunities to develop.
Melanie’s Ward cares for the older patients from 12years through to transition at 18years. The work is varied and interesting as it covers all specialities seen in Oxford including psycho-social and mental health aspects of care. Patients are admitted both electively and as emergencies and the work is never dull! Melanie’s Ward team are versatile and supportive with a strong emphasis on team work.
Tom’s Ward is a large, busy surgical unit caring for children requiring both elective and emergency surgical treatment. The Ward specialises in Neonatal surgery, orthopaedic, spinal and general surgery. As with all the Wards, Clinical Educators support the professional development of team members.
The Ambulatory care service sees patient’s in two Outpatient departments and the Children’s Daycare Ward. Children have day case surgery, investigations or treatment for a wide variety of conditions. The friendly team work efficiently and cohesively to manage the busy throughput of patients.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name
- Lucy Knight
- Job title
- Ward SIster
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865 234148
- Additional contact information
-
Cat Leeman - Practice Development Sister
Email - [email protected]
Person specification
- Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice) or National Certification in area of Practice.
- UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent.
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty
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
Person specification
Education, training, qualifica
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice) or National Certification in area of Practice.
- UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
Leadership and ManagementLeade
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty
- Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
- Previous management experience of specific clinical area
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Knight
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Please contact Zoe Pooley, Specialist Matron ([email protected]) o
For specific Ward information please contact;
Belhouse Drayson Ward, Gemma Preddy, [email protected]
Children’s CDU, Bex Shutie, [email protected]
Kamran’s Ward, Alison Slade, Sister, [email protected]
Robin’s Ward, Charlotte Hammerton-Jackson, Sister, [email protected]
Tom’s Ward, Angie Laker, Sister, [email protected]
Ambulatory Care, Jill Thompson, Sister, [email protected] and Lucy Knight, [email protected]
Melanie’s Ward, Bex Shutie, [email protected]
Critical Care, Rosie Priddy, Sister, [email protected] and Hannah Sparkes, [email protected]
Horton Hospital, Pippa Parnell, Sister,[email protected]
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