Children's Neuromuscular Specialist Nurse – NHS AfC: Band 6
Job ref: 321-NOTSS-7695856-B6 – Location: Oxford Children's Hospital, Town Headington, Oxford.
Contract: Permanent (Full time, 24 hours per week – Part time & Flexible working).
Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum, dependant on experience. Closing date: 20/01/2026 23:59.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country, providing a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and serving as a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Job Overview
The Children’s Neuromuscular service is part of the Oxford Muscle service and delivers care and support for children and young people (CYP) diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders within the hospital and in the community. Working in partnership with primary and paediatric specialist providers at other regional centres, the multi-disciplinary team facilitates diagnosis and treatment of CYP, provides families, carers and young people with education and support, and liaises with local health professionals and educational settings. The service covers Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
Main Responsibilities
This role focuses on delivering specialist nursing care to CYP with neuromuscular disorders across acute and community settings. Key duties include: providing clinical care, running a practitioner‑led steroid clinic, and performing procedures such as venepuncture and cannulation (once competent). The nurse empowers families through education and health promotion, aiming to reduce the burden of care and improve understanding of conditions and treatments. Operating at an enhanced level of practice, the post holder will develop autonomy and expertise under the guidance of a multidisciplinary team and national networks, with the role designed to progress to a Band 7 position supported by a structured development plan and supervision.
Person Specification
* Paediatric Nurse with a minimum of two years experience.
* Experience providing care for children with neuromuscular conditions.
Employment Conditions
COVID‑19 vaccination remains encouraged for staff to protect patients, colleagues and themselves; vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Probation period: 6 months, unless you already hold a contract of employment with the Trust.
Referencing: Provide correct work‑related email addresses for reference checks. Your first referee should be a line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent position.
Application Steps
Please ensure you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after short‑listing, usually within 2 weeks. The majority of correspondence will be via the e‑recruitment system; please check your emails regularly, including junk folders.
Unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails are not accepted.
Legal & Compliance
Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, 1975 Amendment and to Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Additional Information
Application may close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of the advertised closing date. Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning applicants may be considered for multiple roles across the Trust. For further queries, email nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk.
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