Pediatric Staff Nurse - Holistic Care & Team Collaboration

NHS Jobs; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a registered nurse to conduct thorough nursing assessments, develop individualised care plans, and monitor patients while escalating concerns as needed.

You will deliver holistic care, including wound and post-operative management, administer medications, support rehabilitation, and work closely with doctors, therapists and other staff. The role emphasizes documentation, governance, audits, and ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough nursing assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care plans and adapt as required.
• 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.
• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and care planning meetings.
• Provide clear information and education about procedures, recovery, and self‑care.
• Offer emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and questions.
• 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.
• Engage in ongoing training, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development.
• Support the development of junior staff and student nurses where appropriate.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Wound management

Post-operative care

Rehabilitation support

MDT collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Clinical governance

CPD

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a registered nurse to conduct thorough nursing assessments, develop individualised care plans, and monitor patients while escalating concerns as needed.

You will deliver holistic care, including wound and post-operative management, administer medications, support rehabilitation, and work closely with doctors, therapists and other staff. The role emphasizes documentation, governance, audits, and ongoing CPD.