Job overview
Would you like to come and work in a small and friendly paediatric unit looking after children from our local area? This is a fixed term contract until February 2026.
We have 16 beds and have dedicated day surgery lists. We are looking for experienced and newly qualified staff nurses to come and join our team. You would be supported by a team of band 6’s, a clinical educator, and ward sisters to aid your development. We also have a clinical educator in post to help with staff development and we openly encourage change and innovation.
We offer study to all staff including Thames Valley and Wessex High Dependency passport days, retrieval study days, oncology study days. Staff are encouraged to participate in band 5 study days held at the John Radcliffe as we are part of the CHOX.
The children’s ward at the Horton General Hospital looks after a variety of specialities from medicine to surgery. We care for children for 0 days up to 18 years of age. Every day is different, and we strive to offer the best quality family centre care we can. The ward is part of the Children’s Hospital Oxford.
You would have an opportunity to become a link nurse if you have a speciality you are interested in and we also run a shared decision council that you would have an opportunity to participate in.
Please do not hesitate to contact the ward on 01295229001 for more information and to arrange an informal visit with Pippa Parnell or Anna Brain, Ward Sister.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to look after an allocated group of children and the families offering a high standard of care. This could include day surgery as well as medical and trauma inpatients alongside any medical day care. We also have day ward attenders which can range from consultant reviews to IV antibiotic administration.
We have access to SD's at the John Radcliffe and also as part of the Thames Valley and Wessex network. We encourage staff development within the team and we also strive to have team SD's to ensure all staff are kept updated alongside any mandatory training. If you are newly qualified you would be part of the foundation programme that is run.
You will be expected to do night shifts as well as weekends and bank holiday as we operate a 24/7 ward.
Working for our organisation
The children's ward is small but friendly and we are always striving to deliver the highest care possible whilst caring for not only the child but family as well.
We always look at any feedback and act upon what we can when we receive negative comments which are few.
We consider flexible working but have to maintain safe staffing throughout the rota.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by the best evidence based practice and OUH values.
Work in partnership with the patients’ family and friends, and to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient where agreed.
Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
Communicate effectively with patients/relatives/carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
Maintain and develop general and specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
Develop skills to provide senior nurse cover for the department in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse or their deputy.
Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that patients are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and or relevant agencies as planned and agreed.
Person specification
* Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice) or National Certification in area of Practice.
* UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent.
* Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
Leadership and Management
* Previous experience in the relevant specialty.
* Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
* Previous management experience of specific clinical area.
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.
Vacancy Closures
Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
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
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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.
Recruitment Agency
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
Employer certification
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Disability Disclosure
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
Please note that 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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