Centralised Recruitment -Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse for its Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit in Oxford. This role requires a proactive and assertive Critical Care nurse with proven leadership and communication skills. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, delivering exemplary patient care while collaborating with a dedicated team. This position offers the opportunity to develop managerial skills and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and compassionate excellence in patient care. If you are passionate about nursing and ready to take the next step in your career, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in a critical care environment.
• Dynamic and assertive with decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior member of the nursing team.
• Deliver high standards of care and seek improvement.
• Communicate effectively to uphold care standards.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Decision Making

Teaching and Mentoring

Education

Post-registration course in Critical Care

Academic degree in Nursing

Job description

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Centralised Recruitment - Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse, Oxford

Client:

Oxford University Hospitals

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Are you interested in working in a busy and challenging environment?

Do you have excellent leadership and communication skills?

Do you have a strong desire to develop your clinical skills further?

We are currently looking to recruit a Band Deputy Sister/Deputy Charge Nurse to our Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit.

We are looking for nurses with proven ability to work in this demanding environment. You will need to be currently working in a critical care unit as either a Band or Band . You should be a dynamic and assertive Critical Care nurse capable of making decisions for Level and Level patients. You need a relevant post-registration course in Critical Care or Neurosciences nursing. An academic degree or commitment to obtain one is preferred. You should be highly motivated, possess good communication skills, evidence of teaching and mentoring staff, and leadership experience in the clinical setting.

The successful candidate will collaborate with their Band team leader to develop managerial and leadership skills, working in a professional environment committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Main duties of the job:

• Act as a senior member of the nursing team
• Demonstrate exemplary clinical skills and capabilities
• Deliver high standards of care, continuously seeking improvement through change and innovation
• Communicate knowledgeably to uphold high standards of care
• Exhibit excellent communication skills
• Prioritize workload effectively for oneself and others

Working for our organisation:

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts, providing a wide range of clinical services and serving as a hub for medical education, training, and research. The Trust includes four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.

Our values, standards, and behaviours, under the banner of Delivering Compassionate Excellence, emphasize compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence—placing patients at the center of our care and relationships.