Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse

Job overview

DEPUTY SISTER ROWAN AMBULATORY UNIT, HORTON HOSPITAL

Full time

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Band nurse for the Ambulatory Unit which provides assessment, diagnosis & treatment following referrals from both primary & secondary care. The service prevents hospital admissions, working collaboratively with all members of the MDT within a supportive & pro active environment.

The successful candidate will support the Ward Manager in providing clinical leadership to the nursing team , supporting & mentoring junior staff & contributing to the Trusts' strategic priorities.

Experience in an acute setting is essential & hold a genuine passion for delivering high standards of clinical care.

In return we can offer a comprehensive induction package, ongoing professional development & training opportunities relevant to the clinical area Main duties of the job

To deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager in assisting & providing leadership to the Ward Teams in delivering a high standard of care

Developing & maintaining clinical skills & knowledge necessary to provide person centred evidence based care.

Work in collaboration across all professional boundaries promoting effective relationships.

Ensure compliance within our clinical governance framework, motivating colleagues, championing service user safety and driving for continuous improvement Working for our organisation

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. Find out more here

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 .