Job summary
Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by evidence based practice and OUH values.
Work in partnership with the patients' family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient.
Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
Communicate effective information to patients/relatives/carers/ and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
Undertake the responsibilities associated with being a mentor and preceptor reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional and Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
Demonstrably contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice in the department.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that they are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/orrelevant agencies as agreed.

Main duties of the job
Fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced nurse to join this exciting role within Neurosciences. The main purpose of the role is,

• To co-ordinate the efficient and effective running of the Neurosurgery in patient wards.
• To manage the resources to deliver a safe and effective service, managing a team of Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants.
• To establish and maintain key working relationships within and external to the departments, including the administrative, nursing and medical colleagues
• To participate in departmental management and governance arrangements, and to represent the department at relevant Trust wide meetings
• To contribute to the development of the departments in line with Trust's Strategic Objectives

About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a rich tradition of developing Nursing and Midwifery practice, and of delivering excellence in patient care. Whilst proud of our heritage, our focus is the future, and central to our vision is providing evidence and value-based individualised care to the people we support.Nursing and Midwifery at Oxford is an exciting and dynamic place to be a nurse, researcher, educator and leader, but is only as innovative as the people in our amazing teams. Providing the best evidence-based individualised care is core to everything we do. We are deeply committed to caring for and developing each other, with staff being encouraged to undertake further study within their speciality area. Our aim is to be the best at all we do through our research and innovation initiatives and partnerships; rather than just say we're the best, we will be able to prove it. The Trust is a founding member of The Oxford Institute for Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR). OxINMAHR is one of only six Department of Health accredited centres of excellence, and forms an essential component of our vision of translating research to deliver evidence based care and innovation for patient benefit. We wish to welcome you to be part of our work.

Details
Date posted: 12 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 321-NOTSS-8168286-b6
Job locations: John Radcliffe Hospital oxford
Headington
OXFORD
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
What we can offer you: We are a dynamic unit aiming to provide a service tailored to the individuals needs as well as ensuring our staff are supported through regular clinical supervision, educational programs and on-going professional development. The ward actively supports nurse-led activities, offering opportunities for professional and personal development.

Our focus is always to provide the best possible patient care and our values reflect those of the Trust: Compassion, Delivery, Excellence, Learning, Respect and Improvement.

What we are looking for:
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative nurse keen to develop managerial skills with the ability to problem solve, demonstrate leadership, and be motivated to support the ward sister, as well as role modelling and supporting junior team members and students.

Person Specification
Values
Essential

• 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.
• Able to proactively support colleagues in the delivery of care commensurate with Trust values and behaviours.
• Demonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.

Desirable

• Leadership and Management
• Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: John Radcliffe Hospital oxford
Headington
OXFORD
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Sister
Cheryl Perkins
cheryl.perkins@ouh.nhs.uk

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).