Job summary
Scope of the role

• Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by the best evidence based practice and OUH values.
• Work in partnership with the patients' family and friends, and to be actively involved in the caring process on behalf of the patient where agreed.
• Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
• Communicate effectively with patients/relatives/carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with the OUH values.
• Maintain and develop general and specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others at all times commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
• Develop skills to provide senior nurse cover for the department in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse or their deputy.
• Work proactively to ensure every hospital visit meets the needs of the patient and that patients are discharged in a timely manner ensuring effective communication with the family and/or relevant agencies as planned and agreed.

Main duties of the job
Professional Practice

• Ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed "best practice".
• Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide person centred, evidence based nursing care.
• With supervision and assistance, take on increased responsibility (for example being a named nurse), recognising own limitations and seeking help appropriately.
• Set and maintain standards of practice, conduct and decision making commensurate with The Code (NMC 2015).
• Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust information technology (IT) systems including the use of electronic patient records (EPR), email and associated professional media ensuring that data is entered in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
• Engage in and promote a paper light approach to information management.
• Maintain use of email and other modes of communication in order to keep abreast of information disseminated across the Trust.
• Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of accountability, responsibility and duty of care. Work towards the provision of support and education for less experienced and non-registered staff on the implications for practice.

About us
Oxford 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. 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.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Details
Date posted: 24 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 321-NOTSS-8010736-B5
Job locations: John Radcliffe Hospital, West wing, Headley way, Headington, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the above attachments describing personal specification and scope of the role detailing your main responsibilities.

Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential

• Achieved NMC pin

Desirable

• Experience in patient care

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 details
Employer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: John Radcliffe Hospital, West wing, Headley way, Headington, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Remya Babu, Remya.Babu@ouh.nhs.uk, 01865231644

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