Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you ready to be part of something special and have the recognition you deserve?

Be part of Acute General Medicine wards driven by doing what's best for people. Ward 5 EF opened as a brand new ward 2 years ago and we are now seeking a new ward manager. The team have already achieved so much in such a short space time. They were a finalist in our staff recognition awards for improvement and they recently achieved a gold award in the Oxford Scheme for Clinical Accreditation. We want you to be the best you can be and we know Ward 5 EF will excel with combined energy, expertise and effort, so that we promise to support you with excellent training, promoting collaborative teamwork, and providing first-class care.

Every one of our brilliant team is passionate about making a real difference. As Ward Manager, you will manage the day to day running of our ward. Your role will involve direct patient care as well as leading a team of highly qualified nurses. Here, you'll enjoy the privilege of working directly with consultants who are experts in their field.

Acute General Medicine at the John Radcliffe Hospital has built up a reputation for delivering excellent and compassionate care.

If you have the passion to lead your team to deliver excellent standards of care and are motivated to explore new ways of achieving the best patient experience; then join the dynamic team on 5 E/F.

Main duties of the job

You will work with the Matron and the Operational Service Manager to develop processes to enhance the patient experience.

You will be able to:

Use their expert knowledge and clinical judgement to lead the ward team to deliver high quality care.
Monitor and maintain standards of care and provide this information to the Directorate
Ensure the provision of continuity of care.
Assess and evaluate, with patients and /or carers, the effectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed.
Work across professional, organisational and system boundaries and proactively develop and sustain new partnerships and networks to influence and improve health, outcomes and healthcare delivery systems.
To effectively manage human, financial, material and information resources.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is a world-renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK.

We have a rich tradition of developing Nursing and Midwifery and of delivering excellence in patient care. While proud of our heritage, our focus remains on the future. We are equally committed to caring for and supporting one another to make OUH a great place to work for all.

Our aim is to deliver the best possible staff experience and to promote wellbeing for all our people within an inclusive culture of compassionate care. We are proud to be#OneTeamOneOUH, working together to nurture an environment where staff at all levels can reach their full potential.

We consistently strive to be at the cutting edge in a world where healthcare innovation and technology is advancing rapidly. Our aim is to be the best at what we do, supported by our research, innovation initiatives and professional partnerships. We recognise that none of this would be possible without the commitment and dedication of the amazing professionals across our nursing teams.

We appreciate your consideration of OUH in which to build your career in Nursing and Midwifery, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Date posted

11 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-MRC2-5515078-B7

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse will work at a high level and demonstrate good understanding within the following :

Standards of own Clinical Practice
Ward Leadership and Management
Education and Training
Quality Improvement and Change Management
Risk Management
Information Governance
HR Processes
Health and Safety

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse will work at a high level and demonstrate good understanding within the following :

Standards of own Clinical Practice
Ward Leadership and Management
Education and Training
Quality Improvement and Change Management
Risk Management
Information Governance
HR Processes
Health and Safety

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse (part 1, 8, 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice)
Postgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level
First level degree (HEI level 5 or 6) in nursing, midwifery or equivalent
Teaching / Assessment Mentoring qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice.

Other

Essential

Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse (part 1, 8, 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice)
Postgraduate level study (HEI level 7) or demonstrable post graduate level
First level degree (HEI level 5 or 6) in nursing, midwifery or equivalent
Teaching / Assessment Mentoring qualification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice.

Other

Essential

Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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