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Main area Paediatric Critical Care Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Minimum 23hrs per week) Job ref 321-NOTSS-7037179-B6-K
Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2025 23:59 Interview date 24/10/2025
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.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Paediatric Critical Care team.
Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse posts provide the opportunity to include rostered shifts across PCCU, Outreach and Retrieval services as negotiated between the post holder/Senior Nursing Team, and on completion of appropriate competencies.
Post holders will be expected to work a minimum of 23hrs per week across days, nights and weekend shifts.
Main duties of the job
* To provide clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of individualised nursing and family centred care is delivered to critically ill children.
* To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating effectively with all levels of medical and nursing staff.
* To uphold PCCU’s Nursing Philosophy of Care.
* To effectively manage PCCU on a day-to-day basis, in the absence of a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Working for our organisation
Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) at OUH includes 17 co-located Level 2 and 3 critical care beds, delivering a wide range of specialist services to patients from Oxfordshire and the wider Thames Valley and Wessex Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (TVW PCC ODN). We are a leading Neurosurgical and Major Trauma Centre and have a vast number of medical and surgical specialities. The unit is undergoing an exciting period of estate and workforce development and investment, with a move into newly built unit within the next 5 years.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to work well within the team and be willing to work a mixed shift pattern including days and nights across the whole week. They will have at least 3 years post registration experience with a relevant course for Paediatric Critical Care. They will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent clinical and communication skills, with an ability to lead and motivate others. They will also enjoy teaching and supporting junior staff as well as pre and post registration students.
Person specification
Qualifications
* RSCN (Child)/RN (Adult) NMC Registered
* Recognised UK Paediatric Critical Care Course (e.g. PCCS or HEI accredited)
* Degree level study or working towards a degree
* Evidence of commitment to teaching staff and students.
Experience
* Relevant Critical Care nursing experience
* Demonstrates knowledge of value & use of research findings.
Personal Qualities
* Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Demonstrates awareness of the qualities required of staff working in Critical Care.
* Insight into managerial issues in relation to people and resources.
Knowledge and Skills
* Evidence of clinical knowledge in area of speciality, and excellence in practice.
* Experience of leading and supporting a team in clinical area.
* Knowledge/experience of: - audit in practice - implementation of quality improvement measures - risk management
Other
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
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.
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.
Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application.
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