At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical practice and education for critically ill children in a dynamic team environment.
- Company: Join a leading Paediatric Critical Care unit with a focus on innovative care.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, career development opportunities, and a supportive learning environment.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in paediatric care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Experience in nursing and a passion for teaching and supporting others.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Paediatric Critical Care team and be an integral part of the PCCU Education and PCCU Clinical teams. Post holders will be expected to work a minimum of hours per week across days, nights and weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
- Clinical Practice: Provide clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of individualised nursing and family centred care is delivered to critically ill children. Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating effectively with all levels of medical and nursing staff. Uphold PCCU’s Nursing Philosophy of Care. Effectively manage PCCU on a day-to-day basis, in the absence of a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Education: Work alongside learners at all stages of development to facilitate learning; identify and support learning needs within PCC; develop and update training resources; contribute to the delivery of education programmes within the Paediatric Critical Care unit and across the Directorate.
- Clinical Education: Act as an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner in Paediatric Critical Care providing clinically based practice development and education. Role model best evidence-based professional practice. Clinical education will form approximately % of the role, engaging in education activities and working flexibly to maximise education delivery to support staff and patient safety/experience.
About the Unit
Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) at OUH includes co-located Level and critical care beds, delivering a wide range of specialist services to patients from Oxfordshire and the wider Thames Valley and Wessex Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (TVW PCC ODN). We are a leading Neurosurgical and Major Trauma Centre and have a vast number of medical and surgical specialities.
SORT Retrieval Service
OUH PCC Services include the SORT (Southampton Oxford Retrieval Team) service, delivered in collaboration with Southampton across TVW PCC ODN. It is staffed by doctors, ACPs and nurses from both Oxford and Southampton, with Oxford providing a retrieval team. Critical Care Outreach Service is a team of experienced nurses who support all healthcare professionals in the assessment and management of unwell children across the children’s hospital, emergency department, and neonatal unit, following up and supporting children and families following discharge.
Education, Development and Training is provided through a structured competency-based development programme, and we are piloting an inhouse PCC L specialist course for nursing staff. Clinical and leadership career development pathways are available. We have a growing team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work across PCCU and SORT services at OUH.
Pccu Clinical Practice Educator in Oxford employer: Oxford University Hospitals
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career growth within a renowned healthcare setting, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care in the vibrant city of Oxford.
Contact Details:
Oxford University Hospitals Recruitment Team
