Unit Manager inHeadington inHeadington PUBLISHED 3 DEC 2023

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ROLE:

Kindly refer to the job description and job specification attached for comprehensive details.

ALL ROLE DESCRIPTIONS WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:-

• As Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meets the requirements in respect of the exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Bureau before the appointment is confirmed
• The Trust has adopted a security policy in order to help protect patients, visitors, and staff and to safeguard their property. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that those persons using the Trust and its service are as secure as possible.
• The Trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to treat staff, patients, colleagues and potential employees with dignity and respect. A copy of our policy is available from the Human Resourses Department
• The Trust operates a non-smoking policy
• The role description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the post holder
• All appointments within the National Health Service are subject to pre-employment health screening.
• Any other duties as designated by your manager and which are commensurate with the grade

NB This role description is a reflection of the current position and may change in emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder.

Who are we?

We are a friendly, supportive team, dedicated to delivering outstanding patient-centred care within our 22 bedded unit based at the John Radcliffe Hospital Site. We are a nationally renowned centre for specialities such as Vascular, Spinal, Trauma and surgery, as well as being a tertiary referral centre for major trauma . With the combination of a fantastic team and working environment, it is a wonderful place to develop, grow and contribute to delivering the best to our patients.

About You?

We are now looking for an exceptional Unit Manager to join our leadership team.

You will be an experienced critical care nurse with operational management/bed management and be able to make decisions as well as navigate problems when they arise.

You will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to develop sound professional relationships across the whole MDT.

You will have a passion to drive through change and confident in leading new quality improvement initiatives across the unit.

As the Unit manager you will effectively manage and lead the team, ensuring the team are supported, developed and nurtured allowing the unit to 'grow its own'.

If this sounds like you and you would like to find out more please contact - - Deputy Matron to have an informal confidential discussion.

Lead on the development of the critical care service within the Oxford Critical Care Unit, including that of of the staff and their bespoke educational needs and professional growth requirements. Involvement in the management of patient flow for this area. Supporting the staff to deliver compassionate, excellent quality care from admission to onward discharge.