Job summary
The Children's services in Oxford are recruiting band 5 nurses to work within our supportive teams.

There are band 5 positions available amongst all of our diverse specialities within the Children's Hospital. Your personal development into this role will be supported and encouraged through the Practice Development Team and ward based Clinical Educators. Ward Sisters, Matrons and ward colleagues will offer supportive mentoring to maximise your potential

You will also engage in continuous professional development to enhance your clinical skills and contribute to the delivery of specialist care on the ward.

Main duties of the job
The Children's services in Oxford are recruiting nurses to work within our supportive teams.

There are Band 5 positions available amongst all of our diverse specialities. Your personal development into this role will be supported and encouraged through the Practice development Team with a comprehensive preceptorship programme. Ward Sisters and Matrons and ward colleagues will support you through both formal training and supportive mentoring to maximise your potential.

If you believe that you have the ambition and skills we require we would be very keen to meet you, and there are many opportunities for further professional and academic development.

If you are a highly motivated, compassionate, professional Children nurse or future Children's nurse with a desire to progress and develop your skills within a superb environment we would welcome your application.

About us
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.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to 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.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 321-NOTTS-8198570-B5

Job responsibilities

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct thorough nursing assessments and develop individualised care plans. Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes, escalating concerns appropriately. Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and adapt as required.
• Clinical Care and Procedures: 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.
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care. Participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and care planning meetings.
• Patient and Family Communication: Provide clear information and education about procedures, recovery, and self-care. Offer emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and questions.
• Documentation and Governance: 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.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development. Support the development of junior staff and student nurses where appropriate.

Person Specification
Essential

• Registered Children's 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.
• Understanding of professional and current issues related to area of practice.
• Demonstrates ability to keep up to date with professional issues that influence nursing practice relating to the area of clinical practice, management education and research.
• Able to identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments
• Articulate and knowledgeable of skills needed to deliver a high standard of care in the area of practice
• Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
• Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team
• Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions effectively in patient's notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Able to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff

Desirable

• Previous experience in the relevant specialty
• Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
• Previous management experience of specific clinical area
• Post-graduate qualification related to an area of practice.

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: John Radcliffe, Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Charlotte Paice, Charlotte.Paice@ouh.nhs.uk, 01865234119

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.