Ward Sister / Charge Nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to plan and deliver a 24-hour nursing service on the ward. You will lead, motivate and supervise the team, ensuring efficient staffing, rotas and leave while maintaining high standards of care.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, experience at Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse level, and registration with the UK professional bodies.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong clinical leadership and experience managing a ward team at Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse level.
• Experience at Band 6 or above for 2+ years in an acute setting is required.
• Desirable trauma experience and UK professional registration are essential.
• UK professional registration is required to practice in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide a 24-hour nursing service for the ward with safe, high-quality care.
• Lead, motivate, supervise and direct staff to optimise time and resources through teamwork.
• Manage ward staffing, rotas, leave, and agency usage to ensure efficient operation.
• Role model leadership and participate in direct patient care when needed.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team management

Staff supervision

Decision making

Education

MSc level study

Job description

1. To be responsible for the planning, 24-hour nursing service for the ward. 2. To be responsible for the management of the ward, effectively leading, motivating, supervising and directing staff to ensure that time and resources are managed through effective teamwork. 3. Manage ward staffing day to day to ensure effective use of resources. This includes responsibility for the duty rotas, annual and study leave, bank and agency usage. 4. To be a role model and effective leader. 5. To lead the ward team ensuring the maintenance of a high and safe standards of care 6. To participate in direct patients care., To be responsible for the planning, provision and delivery of an effective, 24-hour nursing service for the ward. To be responsible for the management of their ward, effectively leading, motivating, supervising and directing staff to ensure that time and resources are managed through effective teamwork. Recruit and retain a workforce qualified to meet the needs of the patients in the area. Clinical / Professional Role: To be a role model and effective leader. To participate in direct patients care. To lead the ward team ensuring the maintenance of a high and safe standards of care Educational Role: To identify educational needs of all members of staff through regular appraisal and review. To be aware of the educational needs of student nurses ensuring that preceptors and mentors are available.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high quality care is provided to our patients and to act as a role model to encourage and develop the team of Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants in the clinical area. You must have strong clinical leadership skills and have demonstrable experience at managing a team at a minimum of Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse level. Your ability to drive forward and influence change, nurture staff development and lead effectively by example will be essential.,

• Previous experience at Band 6 or above for 2 plus years
• Previous experience in an acute setting
• MSc level study - completed or working towards
• Desirable criteria
• trauma experience, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  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 this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

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 this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., 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, standards and behaviours define the quality 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., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.