Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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 theten core principles
Oxford University Hospitalspromotes 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Robins Wardis the specialist surgery ward caring for children requiring craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, plastics, ENT and Neurosurgery. The Hospitals Theatre Direct Admission service also runs from Robins Ward. There are many opportunities for gaining specialist skills and further development.
Kamrans Wardcares 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 Wardprovides 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 Childrens CDU and Childrens ED. The team are cohesive and supportive in providing high quality care on a busy acute ward.
Childrens CDUis a 24 hour unit which links closely with childrens 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 whichgives varieddynamics tothe busy unit.CDU is friendlyandensures the cohesive team works closely together and provides strong support and opportunities to develop.
Melanies Wardcares 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! Melanies Ward team are versatile and supportive with a strong emphasis on team work.
Toms Wardis 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 careservice sees patients in two Outpatient departments and the Childrens 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 Lucy.Knight@ouh.nhs.uk Telephone number 01865 234148 Additional contact information
Cat Leeman - Practice Development Sister
Email - catherine.leeman@ouh.nhs.uk
Person specification Education, training and qualification Essential criteria Maximum score 6
- 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 Maximum score 1
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
Leadership and Management Desirable criteria Maximum score 1
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty
Job description
Job responsibilities
Robins Wardis the specialist surgery ward caring for children requiring craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, plastics, ENT and Neurosurgery. The Hospitals Theatre Direct Admission service also runs from Robins Ward. There are many opportunities for gaining specialist skills and further development.
Kamrans Wardcares 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 Wardprovides 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 Childrens CDU and Childrens ED. The team are cohesive and supportive in providing high quality care on a busy acute ward.
Childrens CDUis a 24 hour unit which links closely with childrens 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 whichgives varieddynamics tothe busy unit.CDU is friendlyandensures the cohesive team works closely together and provides strong support and opportunities to develop.
Melanies Wardcares 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! Melanies Ward team are versatile and supportive with a strong emphasis on team work.
Toms Wardis 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 careservice sees patients in two Outpatient departments and the Childrens 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 Lucy.Knight@ouh.nhs.uk Telephone number 01865 234148 Additional contact information
Cat Leeman - Practice Development Sister
Email - catherine.leeman@ouh.nhs.uk
Person specification Education, training and qualification Essential criteria Maximum score 6
- 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 Maximum score 1
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
Leadership and Management Desirable criteria Maximum score 1
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty
Person Specification
Education, training, qualifica
Essential
- 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
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
Leadership and ManagementLeade
Desirable
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty
- Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
- Previous management experience of specific clinical area
Person Specification
Education, training, qualifica
Essential
- 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
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
Leadership and ManagementLeade
Desirable
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty
- Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
- Previous management experience of specific clinical area
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
