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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Critical Care Staff Nurse

The closing date is 23 February 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Paediatric Critical Care team.

Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) at OUHincludes 17 co-located Level 2 and 3 critical care beds, delivering a wide range of specialist services to patients from Oxfordshire and the wider Thames Valley and Wessex Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (TVW PCC ODN). We are a leading Neurosurgical and Major Trauma Centre and have a vast number of medical and surgical specialities.

SORT Retrieval ServiceOUH PCC Services include the SORT (Southampton Oxford Retrieval Team) service, delivered in collaboration with Southampton across TVW PCC ODN. It is staffed by doctors, ACPs and nurses from both Oxford and Southampton, with Oxford providing a retrieval team 24/7.

Critical Care Outreach Serviceis a team of experienced nurses who support all healthcare professionals in the assessment and management of unwell children across the children's hospital, emergency department, and neonatal unit, following up and supporting children and families following discharge.

Education, Development and Trainingis provided through a structured competency-based development programme, and we run an inhouse PCC L3 specialist course for nursing staff. Clinical and leadership career development pathways are available. We have a growing team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work across PCCU and SORT services at OUH.

Main duties of the job

Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by the best evidence based practice and OUH values.

Work in partnership with the patients' family and friends, and to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient where agreed.

Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.

Communicate effectively with patients/relatives/carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the OUH values.

Maintain and develop general and specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.

Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).

Develop skills to provide senior nurse cover for the department in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse or their deputy.

Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that patients are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as planned and agreed.

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 the OUH 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

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-7750976-B5

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to work well within the team and be willing to work a mixed shift pattern including days and nights across the whole week. They will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to work well within the team and be willing to work a mixed shift pattern including days and nights across the whole week. They will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Education, Training, Qualifications and Experience

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.

Desirable

  • Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.

Leadership and management

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in the relevant specialty

Clinical Practice

Essential

  • Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice.
  • Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
  • Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
Person Specification

Education, Training, Qualifications and Experience

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.

Desirable

  • Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.

Leadership and management

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in the relevant specialty

Clinical Practice

Essential

  • Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice.
  • Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
  • Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU


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

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead for PCCU Education + Workforce Development

Rosie Priddy

rosemary.priddy@ouh.nhs.uk

01865221098

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-7750976-B5

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Headley Way, Headington

Oxford

OX3 9DU


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