Main area Paediatrics Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 per week) Job ref 321-NOTTS-7621473-B3
Employer Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/03/2026 23:59
Senior Nursing Assistant
Band 3
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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visitwww.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values
Job overview
Do you have experience working with children and young people? Do you have a childcare qualification (NVQ level 3) or other healthcare experience? If so, we could have the perfect job for you.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve caring for babies, children and teenagers with the support of a registered nurse and being responsible for some house-keeping duties. Training will be given to successful applicants who will be required to complete a set of competencies enabling them to undertake specific additional nursing care duties and responsibilities.
For informal visits or any other information, please contact Daniel.pope@ouh.nhs.uk
Working for our organisation
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk
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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Your main duties will include caring for patients, helping them with their daily personal care needs, manual handling, and monitoring their clinical condition.
You will be jointly responsible for some house-keeping duties alongside the rest of the team. You will have the opportunity to gain and acquire new learning opportunities to improve your knowledge and skills.
As a Senior Nursing Assistant, you will act as a role model to your junior colleagues.
Person specification
Values and Behaviours
* Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising 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.
* Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values.
Values and Behaviours Educatio
* To demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
* Good command of spoken English assessed at interview.
* Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake selfdevelopment.
* Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject.
* Evidence of Level 3 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or working towards
* Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust. Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Clinical Practice
* Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
* Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker
* Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
* Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
* Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
* Up to date knowledge and insight into specialist area.
Clinical Practice Planning
* Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
* Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
* Able to effectively and appropriately elevate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
* Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others.
Improving Quality
* Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality and awareness of key policies legislation in order to maintain information governance.
* Appreciates the need for changes in the organisation or role requirements and can make a positive contribution to change management.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
* Demonstrates ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.
Personal Qualities
* Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to elevate concerns to a registered practitioner
* Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
* Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
* Smart professional appearance and adherence to uniform policy
* Recognise limitations of role and seek help and guidance
* To support and orientate new staff and contribute to their development acting as a role model.
* Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
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: 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. 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. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
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.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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