Staff Nurse | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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).

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• 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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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 theOUH 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 theten core principles

Oxford University Hospitalspromotes 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.

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

This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026