Job summary

Scope of the roleo Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by the best evidence based practice andOUH values.o Work in partnership with the patients' family and friends, and to be actively involved in the caringprocess on behalf of the patient where agreed.o Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.o Communicate effectively with patients/relatives/carers and all members of the multi-disciplinaryteam.o Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practiceand patient care commensurate with the OUH values.o Maintain and develop general and specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinicalarea.o Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all timescommensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).o Develop skills to provide senior nurse cover for the department in the absence of the Sister orCharge Nurse or their deputy.o Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that patientsare discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/orrelevant agencies as planned and agreed.

Main duties of the job

Professional Practiceo Ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed "best practice".o Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide person centred,evidence based nursing care.o With supervision and assistance, take on increased responsibility (for example being a namednurse), recognising own limitations and seeking help appropriately.o Set and maintain standards of practice, conduct and decision making commensurate with TheCode (NMC 2015).Page 3 of 8o Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust information technology (IT) systems including theuse of electronic patient records (EPR), email and associated professional media ensuring thatdata is entered in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.o Engage in and promote a paper light approach to information management.o Maintain use of email and other modes of communication in order to keep abreast of informationdisseminated across the Trust.o Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of accountability, responsibility and duty of care.Work towards the provision of support and education for less experienced and non-registeredstaff on the implications for practice.

About us

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 theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS 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.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-8010736-B5

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

West wing, Headley way

Headington

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the above attachments describing personal specification and scope of the role detailing your main responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the above attachments describing personal specification and scope of the role detailing your main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

• Achieved NMC pin

Desirable

• Experience in patient care

Person Specification Essential criteria Essential Achieved NMC pin Desirable Experience in patient care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

West wing, Headley way

Headington

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

West wing, Headley way

Headington

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)