Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in Critical Care

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading teaching hospital as a Band 6 Nurse in Critical Care, where you will provide exceptional care in a modern, patient-centered environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a nationally renowned center for specialties such as trauma and transplant services. With flexible working options and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their nursing career while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Be part of a culture that values compassion, respect, and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in Critical Care with a focus on Adult Intensive Care Nursing.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent critical care nursing in a state-of-the-art environment.
• Participate in flexible working arrangements to meet patient needs.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Adult Intensive Care Nursing

Team Collaboration

Patient-Centered Care

Education

Post-registration Qualification in Adult Intensive Care Nursing

Nursing Degree

Job description

Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply, you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions, please email: [e-mail].

Domestic, catering, portering, and maintenance engineer services at some of our hospitals are provided by our PFI partners. For these jobs, please see vacancies with our PFI partners.

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in Critical Care

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area: Critical Care. Grade NHS AfC: Band 6. Contract: Permanent. Hours:

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week. Job ref 321-CSS-7100218-B6

Site: John Radcliffe Hospital. Town: Headington. Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum pro rata. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 18/05/2025 23:59

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 hub for medical education, training, and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and 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, focusing 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 wish for ourselves or our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those with the skills we seek, who share our values, and who can deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing, please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values.

Job overview

The award-winning John Radcliffe Hospital provides Oxfordshire's main Accident and Emergency services, including trauma, intensive care, and cardiothoracic services.

We are expanding Oxford Critical Care (OCC). We have opportunities for Band 6 nurses to join #OneTeamOneOUH. If you are an ICU nurse seeking an exciting opportunity at a leading teaching hospital, we offer the chance to be part of a team that provides excellent critical care nursing and valuable training to advance your career.

We are proud of our reputation for excellence in services, teaching, and research. Our core values are: Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, and Improvement—these underpin everything we do.

The OCC team is committed to growing nursing leadership because we know great leadership changes lives.

Main duties of the job

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If you have a background in Critical Care with a post-registration qualification in Adult Intensive Care Nursing and wish to develop your career, read on.

In OCC, we offer:

An opportunity to work in a nationally renowned centre for specialties such as Trauma, Vascular Surgery, Cancer & Haematology, Maxillofacial Surgery, and one of Europe's largest transplant centres.

A newly built, state-of-the-art critical care unit with 48 beds across three floors, providing a patient-centred holistic model of care in a bright, airy, and modern environment.

A fully supported induction tailored to your needs, including study days, clinical support, and an extensive orientation with a mentor during your supernumerary period.

Working for our organization

Oxford Critical Care offers flexible working options to accommodate busy and demanding lifestyles:

• Flexible shifts or set days, full or part-time employment.
• Fixed-term contracts with preferred shifts.
• Term-time contracts allowing leave during school holidays.
• Retire and Return schemes for retired nurses wanting to return.
• Flexible hours, later starts, earlier finishes, or fixed days off—your preferences are considered.

Training and support are provided for those working outside NHS or secondary care, and we encourage applicants from overseas.

Tell us what shifts suit you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Positions are based at John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals in Headington, Oxford, approximately three miles from the city centre, with excellent public transport and onsite parking. We welcome local applicants and those considering relocating. Assistance is available. We also welcome applications from overseas nurses.

Person specification

Offline Shortlist

COVID-19: Vaccination remains the best protection. While not mandatory, vaccination is encouraged. More info at Oxfordshire County Council Website.

Vacancy Closures: The vacancy may close early if high application volume is received.

Probation Period: Six months, except for current Oxford University Hospitals staff and certain roles.

Referencing: Provide correct email addresses for references, including your current or most recent manager or clinical lead. References from previous roles at the Trust are also required.

Next Steps: Ensure your application reflects the job description and person specification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within approximately two weeks. Check your email regularly, including junk folders.

No unsolicited agency contacts.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Must have UK professional registration. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Services at John Radcliffe Hospital are provided by Mitie, and at Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre by G4S.