Staff Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Oxford is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Plastic Surgery Minor Operations Team. This role involves providing high-quality patient care and support while ensuring compliance with professional standards. The position encourages personal and professional growth within a supportive environment, with opportunities for further training and development in perioperative practice.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong commitment to patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Contribute to nursing practice development within the team.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure patient safety.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Adaptability to feedback

Education

Registered Nurse

Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 30 June 2025

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

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

About us

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.

Job 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Plastic Surgery Minor Operations Unit (NOC)

£29,970 to £36,483 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-7036116-B5

Job locations

Plastic Surgery Minor Operations Unit (NOC)