Children's Staff Nurse
- Employer
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- Oxford
- Salary
- £28,407 to £34,581 PER ANNUM PRO RATA
- Closing date
- 29 Sep 2023
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- Profession
- Nurse, Mental health, Mental health nurse, Paediatric nurse, CAMHS nurse
- Grade
- Band 5
- Hours
- Full Time
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The Children's services in Oxford are recruiting a fixed term full-time band 5 nurse for Children's Clinical Decision Unit (CDU).
CDU is a 24 hour short-stay medical assessment unit for children aged 0-16 years to provide care for children requiring further assessment, observations and treatment. Patients are referred from ED, GP, SCAS and ward attenders who have previously been in hospital but need follow up . It is a fast paced environment and the nursing team work closely with our team of doctors and Advanced Care Practitioners. You will have the chance to learn about a wide variety of medical conditions, alongside several specialties, and enhance your skill and knowledge set.
Our Matrons, Ward Sisters, and other colleagues pride themselves in offering supportive mentoring, creating an environment that enables all staff to maximise their full potential, with excellent patient care and high staff morale at the heart of everything we do. You will also be supported by the clinical education team.
If you are a highly motivated, compassionate, professional Children's nurse or future Children's nurse we would welcome your application.
Please contact Rachel Williams (CDU Ward Sister) for further information: rachel.williams@ouh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The main role of band 5 Registered Nurse will be:
1. Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by the best evidence based practice
2.Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice and patient care
3. Supports the Senior Band 5 and 6s and 7s
4. delegate, supervise and support unregistered workforce and students with day to day duties
5. be self aware and responsible for their own training needs, skill enhancement and registration renewal
About us
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.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin 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 theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read below for specific ward information:
Robins Ward is the specialist surgery ward caring for children requiring craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, Plastics, ENT and Neurosurgery. The Hospitals Theatre Direct Admission service also runs from Robins Ward. There are many opportunities for gaining specialist skills and further development.
Kamrans Ward cares for children of all ages receiving treatment for cancer or haematology conditions. There is lots of opportunity for professional development within this speciality and the well established team is supportive and progressive
Bellhouse Drayson Wardprovides care for children aged 0-12yrs with all medical conditions specialising in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Cardiology and Respiratory medicine as either elective or emergency admissions. There are close links with Childrens CDU and Childrens ED. The team are cohesive and supportive in providing high quality care on a busy acute ward.
Childrens CDUis a 24 hour unit which links closely with childrens Emergency Department to provide care for children from a range of specialities who need further assessment, observation, continuation of treatment or to await results. The unit also sees GP referrals and ward attenders whichgives varieddynamics tothe busy unit.CDU is friendlyandensures the cohesive team works closely together and provides strong support and opportunities to develop.
Melanies Wardcares for the older patients from 12 years through to transition at 18 years. The work is varied and interesting as it covers all specialities seen in Oxford including psycho-social and mental health aspects of care. Patients are admitted both electively and as emergencies and the work is never dull! Melanies Ward team are versatile and supportive with a strong emphasis on team work.
Toms Ward is a large, busy surgical unit caring for children requiring both elective and emergency surgical treatment. The ward specialises in neonatal surgery, orthopaedic, spinal and general surgery. As with all the wards, Clinical Educators support the professional development of team members.
The Ambulatory careservice sees patients in two Outpatient departments and the Childrens Daycare Ward. Children have day case surgery, investigations or treatment for a wide variety of conditions. The friendly team work efficiently and cohesively to manage the busy throughput of patients.
Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) PCC provides tertiary level intensive care and high dependency care to the children of Oxford and the Thames valley region. We care for a case mix of 016 year olds who require emergency and planned care for a wide range of conditions, including respiratory, neurological, cardiology (medical), cancers, trauma, and surgery. PCC has a childrens outreach service, which supports Childrens care through the whole of the Childrens hospital. And a shared retrieval service as part of SORT (Southampton and Oxford retrieval Team). We have structured education and development opportunities and a really supportive team.
Essential criteria
Person Specification
Education training and qualification
Essential
Desirable
Leadership & Management
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
321-NOTSS-5580022-B5
CDU is a 24 hour short-stay medical assessment unit for children aged 0-16 years to provide care for children requiring further assessment, observations and treatment. Patients are referred from ED, GP, SCAS and ward attenders who have previously been in hospital but need follow up . It is a fast paced environment and the nursing team work closely with our team of doctors and Advanced Care Practitioners. You will have the chance to learn about a wide variety of medical conditions, alongside several specialties, and enhance your skill and knowledge set.
Our Matrons, Ward Sisters, and other colleagues pride themselves in offering supportive mentoring, creating an environment that enables all staff to maximise their full potential, with excellent patient care and high staff morale at the heart of everything we do. You will also be supported by the clinical education team.
If you are a highly motivated, compassionate, professional Children's nurse or future Children's nurse we would welcome your application.
Please contact Rachel Williams (CDU Ward Sister) for further information: rachel.williams@ouh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
The main role of band 5 Registered Nurse will be:
1. Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by the best evidence based practice
2.Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice and patient care
3. Supports the Senior Band 5 and 6s and 7s
4. delegate, supervise and support unregistered workforce and students with day to day duties
5. be self aware and responsible for their own training needs, skill enhancement and registration renewal
About us
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.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin 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 theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read below for specific ward information:
Robins Ward is the specialist surgery ward caring for children requiring craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, Plastics, ENT and Neurosurgery. The Hospitals Theatre Direct Admission service also runs from Robins Ward. There are many opportunities for gaining specialist skills and further development.
Kamrans Ward cares for children of all ages receiving treatment for cancer or haematology conditions. There is lots of opportunity for professional development within this speciality and the well established team is supportive and progressive
Bellhouse Drayson Wardprovides care for children aged 0-12yrs with all medical conditions specialising in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Cardiology and Respiratory medicine as either elective or emergency admissions. There are close links with Childrens CDU and Childrens ED. The team are cohesive and supportive in providing high quality care on a busy acute ward.
Childrens CDUis a 24 hour unit which links closely with childrens Emergency Department to provide care for children from a range of specialities who need further assessment, observation, continuation of treatment or to await results. The unit also sees GP referrals and ward attenders whichgives varieddynamics tothe busy unit.CDU is friendlyandensures the cohesive team works closely together and provides strong support and opportunities to develop.
Melanies Wardcares for the older patients from 12 years through to transition at 18 years. The work is varied and interesting as it covers all specialities seen in Oxford including psycho-social and mental health aspects of care. Patients are admitted both electively and as emergencies and the work is never dull! Melanies Ward team are versatile and supportive with a strong emphasis on team work.
Toms Ward is a large, busy surgical unit caring for children requiring both elective and emergency surgical treatment. The ward specialises in neonatal surgery, orthopaedic, spinal and general surgery. As with all the wards, Clinical Educators support the professional development of team members.
The Ambulatory careservice sees patients in two Outpatient departments and the Childrens Daycare Ward. Children have day case surgery, investigations or treatment for a wide variety of conditions. The friendly team work efficiently and cohesively to manage the busy throughput of patients.
Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) PCC provides tertiary level intensive care and high dependency care to the children of Oxford and the Thames valley region. We care for a case mix of 016 year olds who require emergency and planned care for a wide range of conditions, including respiratory, neurological, cardiology (medical), cancers, trauma, and surgery. PCC has a childrens outreach service, which supports Childrens care through the whole of the Childrens hospital. And a shared retrieval service as part of SORT (Southampton and Oxford retrieval Team). We have structured education and development opportunities and a really supportive team.
Essential criteria
- 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 specific clinical area
Person Specification
Education training and qualification
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.
Leadership & Management
Desirable
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty
- Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
- Previous management experience of specific clinical area
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
321-NOTSS-5580022-B5
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