Children's ED - Junior Sister / Charge Nurse
Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Children's Emergency Department
Main area Nursing & Midwifery Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent. 37.5 hours per week (37.5 per week per annum) Job ref 321-MRC-7373105-B6-E
Site: Horton General Hospital Town Banbury. Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum ÷ Pro Rata Salary period Yearly. Closing 07/11/2025 23:59.
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 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 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.
Job Overview
The Children’s Emergency Department at The Horton General Hospital currently has a vacancy for a Children’s Junior 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 are looking to recruit nurses who are highly skilled and motivated, proactive and keen to continue developing their career in Emergency Medicine. You will need to be an enthusiastic individual with good communication and leadership skills alongside a passion for delivering compassionate high‑quality care as part of a large multi‑disciplinary team.
We can offer a supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development and career progression. Previous experience working in an Emergency Department is essential.
Please note that this advert may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Main Duties of the Job
The overall purpose of this role is to: -
* Act as the shift co‑coordinator on a day‑to‑day basis, providing supervision and support to the multi‑disciplinary team.
* Develop, manage and monitor the performance of a team of nurses, ensuring that the highest standards of care and safety are achieved and maintained at all times.
* Promote effective communication and teamwork at all levels.
* Demonstrate clinical leadership skills and evidence of specialist knowledge.
* Assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of staff within the Emergency Department, including HR management, clinical governance and risk management.
* Contribute toward the strategic and operational development of the department.
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.
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.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Please contact us if you have any questions or would like an informal visit before applying.
Person Specification
Education / Training / Experience
* Registered Paediatric Nurse.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an ongoing NMC revalidation.
* Evidence of achievement on a Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) approved Mentorship qualification.
* Minimum of 3 years acute care registered nurse experience.
* UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post.
* Post‑graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
Leadership and Management
* Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate.
* Demonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co‑ordinator.
* Acts as a role model and is able to lead by example to ensure the Trust’s values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice.
* Able to supervise non‑registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective care delivery.
* Able to effectively and appropriately raise concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
* Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
* Previous experience in the relevant specialty.
* Previous substantive management experience of specific clinical area.
Clinical Practice
* Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice.
* Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role.
* Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
* Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions effectively in patient notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
* Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
* Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non‑registered and less experienced staff.
* Demonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
* Competent to administer intravenous medicines.
* Competent in central venous access management.
Values and Behaviours
* Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognise different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
* Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
* Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always strive to improve what you do through change and innovation.
* Able to proactively support colleagues in the delivery of care commensurate with Trust values and behaviours.
Improving Quality and Practice
* Understanding of professional and current issues related to area of practice.
* Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence nursing practice relating to the area of clinical practice, management education and research.
* Able to identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments.
* Able to lead the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
* Demonstrates ability to question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.
* Previous evidence of leadership within practice and the multi‑disciplinary team.
* Recognition of abilities for innovation within their sphere of practice.
COVID‑19
The COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID‑19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage all staff to get vaccinated.
Vacancy Closures
Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Probation Period
This post has 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 supply correct work‑related email addresses so references can be sought promptly. 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.
Next Steps
Read the job description and person specification, ensuring 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. The majority of correspondence will be via the e‑recruitment system; therefore check your emails regularly, including junk mail folders.
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.
Application Numbers
This job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.
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