Senior Sister/Charge Nurse | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS teaching trust in Oxford is seeking a Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for its Emergency Department. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in an Emergency Department and possess strong clinical and people management skills. This role involves leading a team to ensure high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. A supportive environment and commitment to professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Emergency Department is essential.
• Enthusiastic about delivering compassionate high-quality care.
• Capable of leading a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team in a demanding environment.
• Use critical thinking in clinical decision making.
• Maintain a safe and efficient environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Proven clinical skills

People management skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Job description

Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

The Emergency Department at The John Radcliffe Hospital currently has vacancies for a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. We are a friendly team of skilled practitioners, who take pride in the quality of the care we provide in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

We can offer a supportive environment with a strong commitment to continuing professional development. Previous experience working in an Emergency Department is essential. We are looking to recruit nurses who are highly skilled and motivated, who are proactive and have proven clinical and people management skills.

You will need to be an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and leadership skills, alongside a passion for delivering compassionate high-quality care as part of a large multi-disciplinary team. You will be expected to lead and motivate the team, using critical thinking in clinical decision making to maintain a safe and efficient environment for patients and staff.

About the Trust

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 four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our Values

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.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the main responsibilities. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like an informal visit before applying.