Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse in Critical Care | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

OverviewThe award-winning John Radcliffe Hospital provides Oxfordshire''s main Accident and Emergency site, offering acute medical and surgical services including trauma, intensive care, and cardiothoracic services. We are excited to announce the expansion of Oxford Critical Care (OCC). We have opportunities for Band 6 nurses to join #OneTeamOneOUH. If you are an ICU nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to join a leading teaching hospital, we offer you the opportunity to become part of a team that offers the very best in critical care nursing and invaluable training to advance your career. The team in OCC are committed to growing nursing leadership because we know that great leadership changes lives.

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About the roleIf you have a Critical Care background with a post registration qualification in Adult Intensive Care Nursing and would like to develop your career in critical care, then read on.

What OCC can offer you

An exceptional opportunity to work in a nationally renowned centre for specialties such as Trauma, Vascular surgery; Cancer and Haematology; Maxillofacial surgery and one of the largest transplant centres in Europe.

A newly built, state of the art critical care building featuring 48 beds across three floors providing a patient-centred holistic model of care and a truly outstanding environment to work in. The clinical areas are bright, airy, and modern, providing our amazing team with the space and facilities needed to look after their health and wellbeing.

A fully supported and protected induction period, tailored to your needs, giving you a great opportunity to find your feet in the team.

A tailored development package designed to uniquely suit your specific learning needs. This includes study days and clinical support from our dynamic education team and incorporates an extensive orientation package and fully supported supernumerary period during which you work with a mentor.

Flexible working options within the department to accommodate busy and demanding commitments outside of working life.

Whatever your availability, whether it is for certain shifts or set days, we offer employment, full time, or part time, to suit your requirements.

Fixed term contracts for an extended period with a defined start and end date.

The option to work term time with a permanent contract where paid/unpaid leave can be taken during school holidays or other defined periods.

Retire and Return – return to nursing with shifts that suit you.

Flexible hours such as later start times and/or earlier finish times, or fixed days off to accommodate individual preferences.

Locations and relocationThese positions are based at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospitals in Headington, Oxford. It is roughly three miles from the city centre, with exceptional public transport to and from the hospital as well as onsite parking. If you already live locally the hospital is easily commutable from towns such as Bicester, Didcot, Abingdon and Wantage. If you live further afield and you are considering relocating for this position, the recruitment team can assist with relocating advice. We actively welcome applications from Nurses who are overseas. Oxford is well known for its university and its city centre.

How to apply and closing dateThis advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep ..... full job details .....