Children’s Staff Nurse | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Banbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Registered Nurses to join their pediatric teams. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive environment, with diverse specialty wards for child care. Ideal candidates will possess a UK recognized nursing degree and demonstrate compassion and commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Part 1, 8, 12 or 15 of the NMC Register).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children requiring various medical treatments.
• Support training and development through mentoring.
• Work collaboratively with ward colleagues and management.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

UK recognised Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse on NMC Register

Job description

Overview

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for Graduates due to register in 2025 and experienced qualified nurses to work within our supportive teams. There are Band 5 positions available across diverse specialties. Personal development into this role will be supported 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 mentoring to maximise your potential. If you believe you have the ambition and skills we require, we would be keen to meet you, with opportunities for further professional and academic development. If you are a highly motivated, compassionate, professional Children’s nurse or future Children’s nurse, we would welcome your application.

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. 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.

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. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team.

Ward opportunities

• Robin’s Ward: specialist surgery ward caring for children requiring craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, plastics, ENT and Neurosurgery. The Theatre Direct Admission service also runs from Robin’s Ward. There are opportunities for gaining specialist skills and further development.
• Kamran’s Ward: cares for children of all ages receiving treatment for cancer or haematology conditions. Lots of opportunity for professional development within this specialty; the team is well established, supportive and progressive.
• Bellhouse/Drayson Ward: provides care for children aged 0-12 years with medical conditions, specialising in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Cardiology and Respiratory medicine as elective or emergency admissions. Close links with Children’s CDU and Children’s ED. The team is cohesive and supportive in providing high quality care on a busy acute ward.
• Children’s CDU: a 24-hour unit linked with the Emergency Department to provide care for children from various specialties who need further assessment, observation, continuation of treatment or to await results. CDU is friendly, cohesive and supports development.
• Melanie’s Ward: cares for older patients from 12 years through to transition at 18 years. Work is varied and interesting across Oxford’s specialties, with emphasis on psychosocial and mental health aspects. The team is versatile and supportive with strong teamwork.
• Tom’s Ward: large, busy surgical unit caring for children requiring elective and emergency surgical treatment. Specialities include Neonatal surgery, orthopaedics, spinal and general surgery. Clinical Educators support professional development.
• Ambulatory care service: sees patients in two Outpatient departments and the Children’s Daycare Ward. Day case surgery, investigations or treatments for a wide variety of conditions. The team works efficiently and cohesively to manage busy throughput.

How to apply

For further details or informal visits contact:

Name: Lucy Knight
Job title: Ward Sister
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Additional contact information
Cat Leeman - Practice Development Sister
Email: [e-mail]

Person specification

Education, training and qualification

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

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

Leadership and Management

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in the relevant specialty.

This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025