Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity available for highly motivated nurses to join our oncology ward at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking staff nurses who are highly motivated and enthusiastic, looking to work with cancer patients.
The Oncology Ward specialises in caring for patients with oncological disorders, complications of treatment and palliative care.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.
Main duties of the job
- 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 multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice and patient care commensurate with The Oxford Model for Exemplary Professional Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
- 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.
About us
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. Find out more herewww.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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care
- Demonstrate and promote a patient and family centred style of clinical practice.
- Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge.
- Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and family/carers regarding the care given to patients, and communicating changes as they occur.
- Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family/carers and other staff as required
- Identify and discuss patient needs with the team/staff, patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Be able to plan own workload.
- Demonstrate a problem solving approach to effectively execute planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised plans of care based on a person centred model of care.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing oremotional events.
- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
Please see full Job Description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care
- Demonstrate and promote a patient and family centred style of clinical practice.
- Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge.
- Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and family/carers regarding the care given to patients, and communicating changes as they occur.
- Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family/carers and other staff as required
- Identify and discuss patient needs with the team/staff, patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Be able to plan own workload.
- Demonstrate a problem solving approach to effectively execute planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised plans of care based on a person centred model of care.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing oremotional events.
- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.
Please see full Job Description for more details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (part 1, 8, 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice)
- UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients
- Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc effectively in patients' notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of he multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Competent to administer intravenous medicines
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients and their families and carers at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (part 1, 8, 12 or 15 of register depending on area of practice)
- UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients
- Able to document observations, results, decisions and actions etc effectively in patients' notes and communicate these effectively to appropriate members of he multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Competent to administer intravenous medicines
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients and their families and carers at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
