Children's Senior Sister/Charge Nurse

Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Children's Senior Sister/Charge Nurse The closing date is 29 January 2026 Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in the Children's Emergency Department The Children's Emergency Department at The John Radcliffe Hospital currently has vacancy for a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. We are a friendly team of skilled practitioners, who take pride in the quality of the care we provide in a fast‑paced and demanding environment. We know the values of providing excellent care to the most vulnerable patients, at times of high stress for them and their families. We can offer a supportive environment with a strong commitment to continuing professional development. Previous experience working with children and in an Emergency Department is essential. Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit nurses who are highly skilled and motivated, who are proactive and have proven clinical and people management skills. You will need to be an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and leadership skills, alongside a passion for delivering compassionate high‑quality care as part of a large multi‑disciplinary team. You will be expected to lead and motivate the team, using critical thinking in clinical decision making to maintain a safe and efficient environment for patients and staff. 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. Find out more at www.ouh.nhs.uk 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. Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the main responsibilities. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like an informal visit before applying. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Registered Nurse (Child) Relevant specialist post basic education e.g. A&E Course, Leadership course/diploma preferably at degree level (HEI level 6) Adult/Paediatric Life Support provider (depending on post) Trauma Training Qualification Knowledge Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice. Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries Skills Evidence of continuing professional development Previous experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff. Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change. Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills Other Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service Commitment to maintain own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal profile of competencies (portfolio) Understanding of appropriate health and safety legislation Understanding of equal opportunities 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. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum / pro rata #J-18808-Ljbffr