Children’s Staff Nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is recruiting a compassionate Children's Staff Nurse in Oxford, Canada. The role involves caring for children with various medical needs and supporting their development through professional training. The ideal candidate has a relevant nursing degree and experience in child care. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Part 1, 8, 12, or 15 of the NMC Register required).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience in relevant specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Caring for children requiring craniofacial surgery and other specialties.
• Providing high-quality care in a busy acute ward.
• Supporting children in emergency and elective surgeries.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Clinical Skills

Education

UK recognised Degree in Nursing

Post-graduate qualification related to area of practice

Job description

Overview

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Children’s Staff Nurse. The closing date is 04 November 2025. 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 specialties. 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 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 2023 NHS 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.

Job responsibilities

Robins Ward is 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.

cares 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 Ward provides 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 CDU is a 24 hour unit which links closely with children’s 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 which gives varied dynamics to the busy unit. CDU is friendly and ensures the cohesive team works closely together and provides strong support and opportunities to develop.

Melanies Ward cares for the older patients from 12 years through to transition at 18 years. 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 teamwork.

Toms Ward is 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 care service sees patients in two Outpatient departments and the Children’s 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, Ward Sister. Email: [e-mail]. Telephone: [phone].

Job description

Job responsibilities (consolidated)

Robins Ward is 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 Ward cares 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 Ward provides 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 CDU is a 24 hour unit which links closely with children’s 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 which gives varied dynamics to the busy unit. CDU is friendly and ensures the cohesive team works closely together and provides strong support and opportunities to develop.

Melanies Ward cares for the older patients from 12 years through to transition at 18 years. 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 teamwork.

Toms Ward is 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 care service sees patients in two Outpatient departments and the Children’s 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, Ward Sister. Email: [e-mail]. Telephone: [phone].

Person specification

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

Leadership and Management

• 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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust