Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse: JR ICU inHeadington inHeadington PUBLISHED
WED 18 DEC 2024
Band 6: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
CANCER FAMILY HAEMATOLOGY HOLISTIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT MAXILLOFACIAL NHS NMC ROLE MODEL TRANSPLANT
The Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse role at the Churchill Intensive Care Unit (CICU) within Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an opportunity for experienced critical care nurses with a post-registration qualification in Adult Intensive Care. The position involves providing holistic, patient-centered care while working collaboratively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of nursing practice, acting as a role model, serving as a unit coordinator, leading and supervising junior staff, and participating in the strategic planning of the AICU service through audits and initiatives.
The trust emphasises professional development, offering a tailored support program that includes enrolment in the Critical Care Band 6 Development Pathway, opportunities for further postgraduate study, and participation in leadership training. The unit is known for its bright and modern environment, specializing in various fields and serving as one of the largest transplant centers in Europe, ensuring that candidates contribute to a prestigious institution while receiving comprehensive training and support.
The trust emphasises professional development, offering a tailored support program that includes enrolment in the Critical Care Band 6 Development Pathway, opportunities for further postgraduate study, and participation in leadership training. The unit is known for its bright and modern environment, specializing in various fields and serving as one of the largest transplant centers in Europe, ensuring that candidates contribute to a prestigious institution while receiving comprehensive training and support.
Are you an experienced critical care nurse with a post registration qualification in Adult Intensive Care nursing? At the Churchill Intensive Care Unit (CICU) we have an exceptional opportunity to work in a nationally renowned centre for specialties such as; Cancer & Haematology; Maxillofacial surgery and one of the largest transplant centres in Europe!
Our 8 bedded unit offers a bright, airy, and modern environment to provide holistic patient centred care.
We have band 6 vacancies and will tailor your development plan to suit you!
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- Provide holistic patient care which is underpinned by OUH values.
- Work collaboratively with the patient and their family, to create patient centred care package, promoting active patient involvement.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice.
- Maintain and develop general and specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the Churchill Intensive Care Unit.
- Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others, in line with The Code (NMC 2.
- Demonstrate understanding and the ability to perform the role of Unit Coordinator and the responsibilities and demands of this role. To be able to discuss and demonstrate proactive measures to assist in the smooth running of the unit.
- Assist in the strategic planning of the AICU service by participating in Unit initiatives, completing necessary audits and questionnaires, and providing appropriate feedback.
- Provide leadership and supervision for junior team members and in the clinical area.
- Act as a professional representative for Churchill Critical Care at a local, national and international level if required.
About us
The department strives to provide education and training to its colleagues, and you can expect to receive:
- Enrolment on the Critical Care Band 6 Development Pathway
- Tailored support through the completion of your Step 4 CC3N competencies.
- Opportunity to apply for and undertake further Post Graduate study in the field of your choice.
- Completion of a leadership course supportive of the role and future development, if required.
Learning and Development:
- As a valued member of our team, you will receive:Regular performance appraisals and personalised development plan.
- Simulated Multidisciplinary Practice
- Dedicated Team Development Training days
- Optional secondments.
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