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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You must be a Registered Nurse with NMC registration, ideally have critical care experience, strong communication skills, commitment to patient care, and be computer literate.
  • You will provide exceptional patient care, manage nursing for a caseload, communicate effectively, maintain standards, develop knowledge, and ensure timely patient discharge and family communication.

Requirements

  • * Registered General Nurse (Adult or Child) with a valid NMC registration.
  • * Experience in a critical care environment is desirable.
  • * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • * Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • * Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
  • * Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • * Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
  • * Knowledge of National and Trust guidelines related to patient care.
  • * Computer literacy and ability to use electronic patient records.

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by the best evidence based practice and OUH values.
  • Work in partnership with the patients’ family and friends, and to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient where agreed.
  • Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
  • Communicate effectively with patients/relatives/carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the OUH values.
  • Maintain and develop general and specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
  • Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
  • Develop skills to provide senior nurse cover for the department in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse or their deputy.
  • Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that patients are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as planned and agreed.

FAQs

What is the role of a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the Paediatric Critical Care team?

The Band 5 Staff Nurse in the Paediatric Critical Care team provides exceptional patient care, manages and evaluates nursing care for a defined caseload of patients, communicates effectively with patients and multi-disciplinary team members, and maintains high standards of nursing practice in line with OUH values.

What are the areas of specialisation in the Paediatric Critical Care unit?

The Paediatric Critical Care unit includes Level 2 and 3 critical care beds, offering a wide range of specialist services including support for neurosurgical and major trauma cases across various medical and surgical specialties.

Is there an opportunity for professional development within this role?

Yes, the role offers education, development, and training through a structured competency-based development programme and has opportunities for clinical and leadership career development pathways, including a pilot in-house PCC L3 specialist course for nursing staff.

What is the SORT Retrieval Service?

The SORT (Southampton Oxford Retrieval Team) service is a collaborative retrieval service provided in partnership with Southampton, operating 24/7 and staffed by nurses, doctors, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners from both Oxford and Southampton.

How does the hospital ensure effective communication between staff and patients' families?

The Band 5 Staff Nurse is expected to work in partnership with patients’ families, communicate outreach support, and ensure effective communication with family members and relevant agencies for timely patient discharge.

What values does Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust uphold?

The Trust's values include compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence, collectively referred to as "Delivering Compassionate Excellence," which emphasizes putting patients at the heart of care.

Who can I contact for more information about this job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Rosie Priddy, Lead for PCCU Education + Workforce Development, at rosemary.priddy@ouh.nhs.uk or by telephone at 01865221098.

What kind of support does the Critical Care Outreach Service provide?

The Critical Care Outreach Service consists of experienced nurses who support healthcare professionals in assessing and managing unwell children across various hospital units and provide follow-up support for children and families after discharge.

Are there any specific requirements for this role?

Candidates should have relevant nursing qualifications and be committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that aligns with the values and standards of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. Care to join us?

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2011
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Mission & Purpose

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (OUH) is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. The Trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children's Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, north Oxfordshire. The Trust provides a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation) medical education, training and research.