Job summary
Kickstart Your Career in Critical Care at Oxford University Hospitals
Are you a 3rd-year nursing student who is about to qualify or a recent graduate from 2024 - 2026 looking for the perfect place to launch the next phase of your career?
At Oxford Critical Care, we don't just offer a job; we offer a foundation for your entire future in nursing.
Working within our brand-new, state-of-the-art critical care building, you will be part of a 48-bed Level 3 facility designed for the modern age of medicine. Our wards are bright, airy, and patient-centred--providing a truly outstanding environment for you to learn, grow, and thrive.
Why choose us for your first critical care role?We know that transitioning from student to staff nurse is a huge milestone. That's why we invest heavily in your transition through:
- The ICU Foundation Programme:A structured pathway to ensure you feel confident and supported from day one.
- Future Specialisation:Opportunities to undertake aPost Graduate Certificate in Adult Intensive Care Practice
- Hands-on Learning: Regular simulated practice and dedicated team development days to sharpen your skills.
At OUH, our values--Compassion, Excellence, Learning, and Respect--underpin everything we do. We are committed to growing the next generation of nursing leaders.
Your critical care career starts here. Come and be part of a team that changes lives.
Main duties of the job
We are proud of our national and international reputation for the excellence of our services and our leading role in teaching and research. The core values that are important to us are: Learning,Respect, Delivery, Excellence,Compassion,and Improvement - these underpineverything we do.
The team in Oxford Critical Care are committed to growing nursing leadership because we know that great leadership changes lives.
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
If this inspires you to expand your current role and develop your career even further, if you wish to help us lead the field in delivering compassionate excellence to our patients then read on.
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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department strives to provide education and training to its colleagues, and you can expect to receive: Completion of an ICU Foundation Programme if required
Opportunity to apply for and undertake a Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Intensive Care Practice if not already attained.
Completion of a leadership course supportive of the role and future development if required
Learning and Development:As a valued member of our team, you will receive: Regular performance appraisals and personalised development plan. Simulated Practice Dedicated Team Development Training days Optional secondment and rotation to other critical care areas
Your Benefits: More Than Just a Paycheck
At OUH, we believe that "Compassionate Excellence" starts with how we treat our staff. When you join our Critical Care team, youll have access to one of the most competitive and supportive benefit packages in the UK.
Invested in Your Growth
- Structured Preceptorship:A dedicated12-month programmeto help you transition from student to registrant with a named support person (Preceptor).
- Protected Learning Time:Regularsimulated practiceand team development days built into your schedule.
Financial & Lifestyle Support
- Competitive Pay & Pension:Excellent NHS Pension scheme withgenerous employer contributions.
- Generous Leave:27 days of annual leave(plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 33 days with service.
- Housing Assistance:Access tostaff accommodation(subject to availability) andrental support loansof up to £3,000 for housing deposits.
- Commuter Benefits:Cycle to Work scheme,discounted bus faresacross Oxford, and evenrefurbished bikesprovided for lower-banded staff.
Wellbeing & Daily Perks
- Health & Wellness:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme,free occupational health advice, and an extrawellbeing dayof leave.
- On-Site Comfort:Enjoyfree hot breakfastsand access to a centralisedOUH Rewards Portalfor cost-saving schemes.
- Everyday Savings:Massive discounts at high street retailers, restaurants, and cinemas via theBlue Light Card,Vivup, andHealth Service Discounts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department strives to provide education and training to its colleagues, and you can expect to receive: Completion of an ICU Foundation Programme if required
Opportunity to apply for and undertake a Post Graduate Certificate in Adult Intensive Care Practice if not already attained.
Completion of a leadership course supportive of the role and future development if required
Learning and Development:As a valued member of our team, you will receive: Regular performance appraisals and personalised development plan. Simulated Practice Dedicated Team Development Training days Optional secondment and rotation to other critical care areas
Your Benefits: More Than Just a Paycheck
At OUH, we believe that "Compassionate Excellence" starts with how we treat our staff. When you join our Critical Care team, youll have access to one of the most competitive and supportive benefit packages in the UK.
Invested in Your Growth
- Structured Preceptorship:A dedicated12-month programmeto help you transition from student to registrant with a named support person (Preceptor).
- Protected Learning Time:Regularsimulated practiceand team development days built into your schedule.
Financial & Lifestyle Support
- Competitive Pay & Pension:Excellent NHS Pension scheme withgenerous employer contributions.
- Generous Leave:27 days of annual leave(plus 8 bank holidays), rising to 33 days with service.
- Housing Assistance:Access tostaff accommodation(subject to availability) andrental support loansof up to £3,000 for housing deposits.
- Commuter Benefits:Cycle to Work scheme,discounted bus faresacross Oxford, and evenrefurbished bikesprovided for lower-banded staff.
Wellbeing & Daily Perks
- Health & Wellness:24/7 Employee Assistance Programme,free occupational health advice, and an extrawellbeing dayof leave.
- On-Site Comfort:Enjoyfree hot breakfastsand access to a centralisedOUH Rewards Portalfor cost-saving schemes.
- Everyday Savings:Massive discounts at high street retailers, restaurants, and cinemas via theBlue Light Card,Vivup, andHealth Service Discounts.
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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).
