Children's Staff Nurse

The main role of band 5 Registered Nurse will be: provide exceptional patient care underpinned by evidence-based practice; maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting professional practice and patient care; support Senior Band 5, 6 and 7 staff; delegate, supervise and support unregistered workforce and student nurses with day-to-day duties; be self‑aware and responsible for training needs, skill enhancement and registration renewal;

monitor patient conditions and respond to changes, escalating concerns appropriately; evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and adapt as required.

• Deliver holistic nursing care, including wound management, post‑operative care and rehabilitation support.
• Administer medications, IV medications and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately.
• Support patients with mobility, personal care and rehabilitation exercises.

• Collaborate with doctors, therapists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Participate in ward rounds, case discussions and care planning meetings.

• Provide clear information and education about procedures, recovery and self‑care.
• Offer emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and questions.

• Maintain accurate patient records, observations and care documentation.
• Comply with NMC standards, trust policies, infection control and safeguarding procedures.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives and incident reporting.

• Engage in ongoing training, clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
• Support the development of junior staff and student nurses where appropriate.

If you are a highly motivated, compassionate and professional future children’s nurse with a desire to progress and develop your skills within a superb environment, we would welcome your application, and there are many opportunities for further professional and academic development.

• 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.
• Previous experience in the relevant specialty.
• Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
• Previous management experience of a specific clinical area.
• Appropriate UK professional registration.

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, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and 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 focus on compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

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