Staff Nurse

Transformationunitgm; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Oxford seeks a Band 5 Staff Nurse (Theatre Scrub Practitioner) for full-time work in its Plastic Surgery Minor Operations Team. The role includes providing clinical care, managing nursing responsibilities, and supporting the development of student nurses in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant practice area registration.
• Experience within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage and direct nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Contribute to the development of professional nursing practice.
• Act as a mentor to junior colleagues.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Ability to cope under pressure

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse

Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

Main area Band 5 Staff Nurse (Theatre Scrub Practitioner) Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 321-NOTSS-7036116-B5

Employer Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Plastic Surgery Minor Operations Unit (NOC) Town Oxford Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/06/2025 23:59

Staff Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

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 of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the 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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel .

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

To be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the Plastic Surgery Minor Operations Team to participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care. Following Codes of Professional Practice provide high quality care to patients undergoing treatment within the Peri-Operative Environment

Personal and professional growth is actively encouraged, and a wide range of career development opportunities are available including professional development support and access to perioperative degree modules.

In return we will offer you the opportunity to broaden your existing knowledge of perioperative practice in a supportive and friendly environment.

Our department supports the development of Student Nurses, we are keen to seek interest from proactive professionals who appreciate effective team working and strive to support to learners and colleagues.

Main duties of the job

• Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of
patients.
• Develop skills to provide senior nurse cover for the unit in the absence of the department Sister or Charge Nurse and associated deputy.
• Contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice on the unit.
• Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care
• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
• Involve and encourage the patients family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process.
• Communicate effectively information to Patient/relatives/carers/ and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Work towards acting as a mentor and role model to others, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care outlined in the unit philosophy.
• To conduct yourself in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff at all times.
• Is proactive in the timely admission / discharge planning of the patients.

Working for our organisation

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. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

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.

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. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read attached Job Description & Person Specifications

Demonstrate and promote a patient centred style of clinical practice. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge.

Respond calmly to emergency situations, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family and other staff as required.

Develop skills to act as Ward Team Co-ordinator in rotation with other staff, participating in the allocation of workload and ensuring efficient bed management and effective patient care.

To demonstrate a commitment to professional development and maintain registration in line with NMC requirements.

Demonstrate a commitment to evidence based practice and clinical excellence. Using these skills works collegiately to promote innovation and work within the nursing team in the provision of an excellent standard of patient care in line with Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) values.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice) or Operating Department Practitioner
• Committed to delivering compassionate excellence
• Good organizational skills
• Evidence of practical experience within a multidisciplinary team
• Able to work as part of a team
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Being self-aware and able to accept constructive criticism
• Specialist, experience, knowledge and skills required for particular speciality
• Involvement in change management
• Ability to delegate and prioritise
• Potential to facilitate and participate in research/benchmark and audit programmes
• Ability to prioritise own workload, instruct and direct junior staff.

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Nursing and Midwifery:For candidates applying from outside the UK: Please be advised that we work in partnership with Envertiz who will be managingyour recruitment therefore by applying you are consenting to us passing your contact details and application to Envertiz so they can manage your recruitment and on-boarding. If you do not consent to this, please do not apply.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.