Job summaryThe Ambulatory Assessment Unit (AAU) is a thriving unit, seeing up to 70 patients a day for clinical assessment and review. The role will oversee the day to day running of the Unit, supported by the Deputy Matron, ensuring that the patients receive high quality, safe and effective care. AAU is an ever growing department, with an MDT that works really closely together, always striving to make changes and improve the service to meet the needs of the population it serves.
Main duties of the jobThe Sister/Charge Nurse is integral to leading the team and overseeing the day to day operational function of the Unit. Management of staff, clinical support of patients, budgetary oversight and good knowledge of clinical governance and how we continually evolve and improve are key components of the role.
About usOxford 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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises 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. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job responsibilities- As the Sister/Charge Nurse, you will be at the forefront of driving excellence in patient care and service delivery.
- You will lead a team of talented nursing professionals, fostering a calm and professional environment where innovation thrives.
- Your strong leadership qualities will be essential in guiding your team through challenges and ensuring the highest standards of care.
- Oversee the daily operations of our innovative Unit, implementing best practices and new approaches to improve patient outcomes.
- Provide guidance and support to your team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Maintain a calm and professional atmosphere, ensuring that all team members are equipped to deliver exceptional care.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the service, working closely with the Matron and Deputy Matron to align goals and objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate service performance, implementing improvements to maintain high standards of care and patient satisfaction.
Person SpecificationEssential- At least 1 year at band 6
Desirable- band 6 experience within speciality
- previous band 7 experience
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
