The closing date is 03 November 2026

Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE)

Have you considered a career in Neuro-Rehabilitation?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and compassionate Registered Nurses to join the team at the Oxford Centre for Enablement (OCE), a purpose-built Level 1B Neuro-Rehabilitation Centre.

The OCE currently provides specialist inpatient neuro-rehabilitation for adults and young people aged 16 years and over. Our 18-bed unit, funded by NHS England, supports patients from Oxfordshire and across the region following life-changing neurological injuries and conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke and brain tumours.

As part of an exciting service development, we are also introducing 10 Level 2 Neuro-Rehabilitation beds dedicated to Oxfordshire residents, creating a unique opportunity for nurses to gain experience across both highly specialised regional services and local rehabilitation pathways.

We are seeking motivated Band 5 Registered Nurses with Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disabilities registration who are passionate about delivering person-centred care and making a meaningful difference to patients' rehabilitation journeys.

Main duties of the job
What We Can Offer You

• Development of specialist nursing and clinical skills in neuro-rehabilitation.
• The opportunity to advocate for patients within multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to collaborative care planning.
• Experience in building therapeutic relationships with patients and their families throughout their rehabilitation journey.
• A deeper understanding of the physical, cognitive, behavioural and psychological effects of acquired brain injury.
• Experience caring for both specialist regional and local rehabilitation patient groups.
• Access to a supportive multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on learning and professional development.
• Opportunities for further study and continued professional development.

We Are Looking For Individuals Who:

• Are registered with the NMC as an Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Nurse.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have a positive, adaptable approach to caring for patients with complex rehabilitation needs.

Join us and help patients rebuild their lives following neurological injury and illness, while developing a rewarding and highly specialised career in rehabilitation nursing

About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27

You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference.

Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (per annum/pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321-MRC-OCE-8290179-B5

Job responsibilities
What Makes This Role Unique?
The introduction of our new Level 2 rehabilitation beds means successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with both regional specialist neuro-rehabilitation patients and local Oxfordshire rehabilitation patients, gaining exposure to a broad range of neurological conditions, rehabilitation pathways and recovery journeys. This offers a diverse and rewarding clinical experience that is rarely available within a single service.

Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will provide bespoke, individualised care that supports patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals. While caring for patients with complex neurological needs can be challenging, it is also immensely rewarding as you witness their progress and recovery first-hand.

This is a fantastic opportunity to place patients truly at the centre of your practice while developing specialist skills and knowledge within a supportive and innovative rehabilitation environment. The Oxford Centre of Enablement (OCE) provides both in-patient and out-patient services for patients with complex neurological disability.

You will need to have:

• Registered Nurse (Part 1, 3 or 5 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice) or National Certification in area of Practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude
• An organised and methodical approach to work
• Ability to be flexible
• Able to work shift patterns including weekends
• Ability to work within a team but also use your own initiative
• A desire to provide high quality individualised/holistic care to individuals with disabilities

Please refer to the full job description and person specification

Person Specification
Essential

• NMC registered / Due to complete course

Desirable

• Previous Nursing experience
• Previous stroke experience (student acceptable)

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Oxford Centre for Enablement, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7HE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager Mariel Lacson, mariel.lacson@ouh.nhs.uk, 01865227822