Children's Staff Nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting qualified Children's nurses to join our supportive teams in Oxford. Band 5 positions offer development via preceptorship and mentorship from Ward Sisters, Matrons, and the Practice Development Team.

We welcome ambitious, compassionate candidates dedicated to high-quality children’s care and ongoing professional growth. You will work under supervision to deliver holistic nursing care, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the relevant specialty with ability to manage clinical incidents and complaints.
• UK professional registration with NMC entitlement.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and revalidation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes, escalating concerns as needed.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and adapt as required.
• Deliver holistic nursing care including wound and postoperative care.
• Administer medications and IV therapies safely and accurately.
• Support mobility and rehabilitation efforts for patients.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Participate in ward rounds, case discussions and care planning meetings.
• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with governance and infection control.

Skills

Clinical care

Wound management

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

CPD

Education

UK recognised Nursing degree

NMC revalidation

Job description

You will also engage in continuous professional development to enhance your clinical skills and contribute to the delivery of specialist care on the ward., The Children's services in Oxford are recruiting nurses to work within our supportive teams. There are Band 5 positions available amongst all of our diverse specialities. 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 nurse or future Children's nurse with a desire to progress and develop your skills within a superb environment we would welcome your application.

• 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.

Previous experience in the relevant specialty

• Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
• Previous management experience of specific clinical area, Registered Children's 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 criteria

• Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
• Understanding of professional and current issues related to area of practice.
• Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence nursing practice relating to the area of clinical practice, management education and research.
• Able to identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments

Clinical Practice Essential criteria

• 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
• Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc. effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team. Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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 of 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.

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 of 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. Many of our recruitment programmes use Value 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.

Sexual Safety Charter: 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.