Outpatient Sister / Charge Nurse

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oxford seeks a Band 7 Registered Nurse to manage the Outpatients Department. The role involves leading nursing staff, ensuring high standards of patient care, and managing departmental budgets. Opportunities for professional development and collaboration on clinical research are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in management and clinical subjects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of nursing staff.
• Ensure patient care standards are met.
• Oversee day-to-day management of the outpatient department.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Knowledge

Communication

Education

RN Level 1 with relevant diploma or degree

Teaching qualification (e.g., 998 or equivalent)

Job description

Job summary

The Blenheim Head & Neck Outpatient Department at the Churchill Hospital runs clinics for a variety of specialties.

To manage, communicate with, and lead a team of nursing staff, consisting of Registered nurses, nursing assistants, AHPs, and technicians to deliver high standards of care within Outpatients.

To manage, communicate with, and lead the nursing team and oversee the day-to-day management of it.

To manage service needs within the department related to Government and Trust initiatives, ensuring targets are defined, met, and continued.

To proactively manage the Outpatients Department, ensuring staff, service needs, trust, and unit targets are met.

To manage a defined budget.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for outpatient staff, adhering to related Trust policies.

Ensure the patient's journey is as smooth as possible, addressing the complex needs of individual patients and multiple services within the department. Resolve patient complaints, maintain confidentiality, and ensure sensitive information is managed and communicated appropriately by working closely with: Clinical Lead, consultants, doctors, AHPs, GPs, other managers/departments, community/primary care staff, Directorate service managers, and specialty teams.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country and a leading international Academic Health Science Centre. It provides a wide range of clinical services and is a hub for medical education, training, and research.

There are abundant opportunities for professional and academic development, including relevant meetings at the hospital and university, which the post-holder is encouraged to attend.

The post-holder will have opportunities to collaborate on clinical research projects. Contributions to teaching, training, and research will be reviewed regularly in job plan assessments. A key aspect of the role involves teaching and supporting medical and nursing staff in psychiatric assessment and care.

The Trust is dedicated to healthcare innovation, research, and workforce education, aiming to bridge basic science research and healthcare service provision, delivering evidence-based, best-practice care, and transforming discoveries into future treatments.

This vision is supported by the Trust's partnership with the University of Oxford.

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 per year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-7126762-B7

Job locations

Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7HE

Job description Job responsibilities

Clinical:

Maintain broad awareness of all clinical input in the department, developing skills and teams for each area to ensure a safe and secure pathway for patients attending Outpatients. Ensure staff are trained to use equipment safely for patient manoeuvres and transfers.

• Demonstrate expert clinical knowledge and provide clinical leadership.
• Be responsible for the Patient link line (by phone and in person).
• Accept accountability for professional conduct.
• Support clinical work in the pre-operative assessment service.

Person Specification

• Essential:
• RN Level 1 with relevant diploma or degree
• Teaching qualification (e.g., 998 or equivalent)
• Experience in team leadership
• Evidence of ongoing CPD in management and clinical subjects

• Desirable:
• Previous outpatient experience
• Knowledge of general management (finance, HR, business development)

• Clinical Experience - Essential:
• Registered Nurse with Degree qualification
• Experience in Head & Neck Nursing
• Proven leadership experience

• Desirable:
• Leadership qualification/experience
• Oncology Nursing Experience
• Pre-operative assessment experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further info available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, applicants must present criminal record certificates from countries of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, including adult dependants.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. More info on the NHS Careers website.

Additional information

This post is subject to DBS checks and sponsorship requirements as detailed above.

Employer details

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7HE

Website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/