Job Summary
You will work independently, carrying out patient care in collaboration with the registered nursing staff ensuring the smooth running of the unit. You will be expected to support, supervise and develop further the role of the Health Care Assistant within the clinical area. There is an active in service training program and continued professional development is viewed as integral to providing quality patient care. The post holder will be required to work flexible shift work.

Main Duties of the Job
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner/ Registered Nurse Associate to join our team within the Trauma Unit. The post holder must have an Associate Nurse/Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree. It is essential that the person is enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about providing high quality, safe, patient centred care. Good communication skills are essential and the ability to work with people as part of a multidisciplinary team.

About Us
The Trauma Unit consists of two 24-bedded Trauma Wards (2A and 3A). We care for adults over the age of 16 who have a variety of injuries including major trauma injuries, spinal injuries and fragility fractures.

Details
Date posted: 08 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 321-NOTSS-8086754-B4
Job locations: Trauma Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley, Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

Job Description
Please refer to the attached Job description for the list of main responsibilities for this Assistant Practitioner/ Registered Nurse Associate Post

Person Specification
(n/a)
Desirable

• Previous experience on an inpatient ward
• Previous surgical ward experience

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.

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

Employer Contact Details
Ward Sister: Abbie Proffitt
Email: abbie.proffitt@ouh.nhs.uk
Phone: 01865857078