Job summary
The Children's services in Oxford are recruiting band 5 nurses who are due to qualify in Summer 2026 to work within our supportive teams.
There are band 5 positions available amongst most of our diverse specialities within the Children's Hospital. When you join us, your personal development will be supported and encouraged by ward based Clinical Educators and the Practice Development team. Our Matrons, Ward Sisters, and other colleagues pride themselves in offering supportive mentoring, creating an environment that enables all staff to maximise their full potential, with excellent patient care and high staff morale at the heart of everything we do.
If you are a highly motivated, compassionate and professional future Children's nurse with a desire to progress and develop your skills within a superb environment we would welcome your application, and there are many opportunities for further professional and academic development.
Please note: The interview date will be either 13th or 17th April. If successful at that stage then you will be invited back for a Values Based Interview the week beginning 20th April.
Please contact Practice Development and Education Lead Catherine Leeman (Catherine.Leeman@ouh.nhs.uk) or Charlie Paice (charlotte.paice@ouh.nhs.uk)
For further information on each ward area please see attachments.
Main duties of the job
The main role of band 5 Registered Nurse will be:
1. Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by the best evidence based practice
2.Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice and patient care
3. Supports the Senior Band 5 and 6s and 7s
4. delegate, supervise and support unregistered workforce and students with day to day duties
5. be self aware and responsible for their own training needs, skill enhancement and registration renewal
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 of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin 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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes useValue 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Patient Assessment & Care Planning:
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Conduct thorough nursing assessments and develop individualised care plans.
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Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes, escalating concerns appropriately.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and adapt as required.
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Clinical Care & Procedures:
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Deliver holistic nursing care, including wound management, post-operative care, and rehabilitation support.
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Administer medications, IV medications, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately.
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Support patients with mobility, personal care, and rehabilitation exercises.
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Multidisciplinary Teamwork:
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Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
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Participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and care planning meetings.
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Patient & Family Communication:
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Provide clear information and education about procedures, recovery, and self-care.
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Offer emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and questions.
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Documentation & Governance:
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Maintain accurate patient records, observations, and care documentation.
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Comply with NMC standards, trust policies, infection control, and safeguarding procedures.
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Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and incident reporting.
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Professional Development:
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Engage in ongoing training, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development.
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Support the development of junior staff and student nurses where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Patient Assessment & Care Planning:
-
Conduct thorough nursing assessments and develop individualised care plans.
-
Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes, escalating concerns appropriately.
-
Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and adapt as required.
-
Clinical Care & Procedures:
-
Deliver holistic nursing care, including wound management, post-operative care, and rehabilitation support.
-
Administer medications, IV medications, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately.
-
Support patients with mobility, personal care, and rehabilitation exercises.
-
Multidisciplinary Teamwork:
-
Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
-
Participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and care planning meetings.
-
Patient & Family Communication:
-
Provide clear information and education about procedures, recovery, and self-care.
-
Offer emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and questions.
-
Documentation & Governance:
-
Maintain accurate patient records, observations, and care documentation.
-
Comply with NMC standards, trust policies, infection control, and safeguarding procedures.
-
Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and incident reporting.
-
Professional Development:
-
Engage in ongoing training, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development.
-
Support the development of junior staff and student nurses where appropriate.
Person Specification
Education, training, qualifican
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 Management Leadership
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, qualifican
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 Management Leadership
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).
