Job summary
The OCE Neuro Rehabilitation Unit currently has an opportunity for a part-time Sister/Charge Nurse to join us following the opening of 10 new level 2 patient beds and work collaboratively with the current Ward Sister.

The OCE provides specialised rehabilitation for individuals from 16 years of age following a neurological incident; the majority of our patients have suffered vascular or traumatic brain injuries as a result of head injury, stroke, subarachnoid haemorrhage or other forms of brain injury from infection or cardiorespiratory arrest.

This is a developing service, in a process of change, and we are looking for staff with enthusiasm who wishes to provide high quality care to individuals in this setting.

The OCE Inpatient Ward admits patients for 3-6 months. We are currently a Level 1 Neuro-rehabilitation centre. During their admission, the multidisciplinary team (MDT) uses a patient centred approach to patient care and supports patients and their families to give them the best opportunity to grow as individuals, regain independence and reintegrate back into society.

We can offer a supportive environment with a strong commitment to continuing professional development.

Please contact us if you have any questions or would like an informal visit before applying.

Main duties of the job

• Develop and manage a patient centred nursing service
• Promote effective communication and teamwork at all levels
• Demonstrate clinical leadership skills and evidence of specialist knowledge
• Management of staff within the OCE Neuro Rehab Unit including human resource management, clinical governance and risk management.
• Utilise resources effectively, working within allocated budget
• Contribute significantly toward the strategic and operational development of the OCE

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
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 321-MRC-OCE-8293603-B7

Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice and research

• Deliver a patient centred style of practice that reflects and promotes the beliefs and values of professional nursing practice and patient care in the OCE Department, acting as a role model for other nursing and multidisciplinary team staff
• Provide expert clinical advice to nurses and members of the multi-disciplinary team both at Departmental and Trust level.
• Set and maintain standards of practice, conduct and decision making and monitor staff compliance
• Develop and maintain specialist policies and protocols for the department based on current research and evidence
• Promote effective communication and liaison with other health care professionals with ongoing responsibility for patient care.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice at all times.
• Demonstrate a commitment to research, evidence based practice and clinical excellence, playing an instrumental role in the introduction of research-based changes to improve patient centred care.
• Act as a clinical leader and develop a team of nurses, providing support and clinical supervision.
• Support and facilitate practice development, research and clinical project work within the department
• Act as a specialist clinical expert / resource within the Trust, providing advice and information as required
• Conduct annual staff appraisals, giving constructive feedback, facilitating development of personal development plans and ensuring objectives are met.
• Provide support and guidance for mentors.

Management and Organisational role

• Take responsibility for the recruitment, selection and retention initiatives and for the development and performance review of all nursing staff within the practice area, reporting to the Head Nurse.
• Monitor nursing workload and regularly review the structure and skill mix of nursing teams, in collaboration with the Head Nurse.
• Ensure that nursing staff are effectively deployed within the practice area.
• Promote effective communication and effective interpersonal relationships within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure collaborative and holistic working practices.
• In collaboration with the Head Nurse, ensure that resources are monitored and tailored to meet the needs of the service within financial constraints.
• Develop and implement Trust and local policies, educating and supporting staff.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care delivered in the department and contribute to quality initiatives within the Clinical Unit and Directorate.
• Identify and undertake defined project work on behalf of the Clinical Unit, in negotiation with the Head Nurse.
• Undertake wider management responsibilities as part of a personal development plan negotiated with the Head Nurse.
• Actively participate as a clinical resource on various specialist nursing / management boards.
• Deputise for the Head Nurse in her absence, taking appropriate management responsibility as required.
• Able to respond to an untoward incident such as major incident or internal disaster or provide senior nursing advice to the EAU/ED Department.
• Investigate and act on untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or drug administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, reporting to the Head Nurse / Directorate Manager.
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of organizational and governmental policies and agendas, identifying implications for patient care, staff management and budgetary targets.
• Facilitate implementation of the organisational zero tolerance policy and support junior staff in relation to it.

Person Specification
Professional qualifications/ knowledge and key competencies
Essential

• Current Degree level RN registration with NMC
• Evidence of specialist knowledge and competency in the speciality
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in the speciality with minimum of 1 years experience at B6
• Evidence of understanding and insight into current issues in nursing and the NHS
• Evidence of post registration qualification or training in the speciality.
• Teaching and Assessing course
• Appraisal Training

Desirable

• Educated to degree level/ planned masters progression
• ALS
• Leadership training

Personal
Essential
Evidence of:

• A positive enthusiastic character
• Being self aware and able to accept constructive feedback
• Resilient and proactive under pressure
• Proven time management and delegation skills
• Proven prioritisation problem solving and decision making skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Proven negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Proven influencing and facilitating skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Belief in patient centred philosophy
• Able to support and nurture the Multi disciplinary team
• Professional Portfolio
• CV
• References
• Application form
• Interview

Physical attributes
Essential

• Good health record
• Smart professional appearance
• Pleasant personality
• Good self presentation

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: Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital, Oxford Centre for Enablement, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7HE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Deputy Matron, Christine Field, christine.field@ouh.nhs.uk, 01865572512