Children’s Staff Nurse

Job overview

The Children’s services in Oxford are recruiting band 5 nurses who are due to qualify in Summer 2026 to work within our supportive teams.

There are band 5 positions available amongst most of our diverse specialities within the Children’s Hospital. When you join us, your personal development will be supported and encouraged by ward based Clinical Educators and the Practice Development team. Our Matrons, Ward Sisters, and other colleagues pride themselves in offering supportive mentoring, creating an environment that enables all staff to maximise their full potential, with excellent patient care and high staff morale at the heart of everything we do.

If you are a highly motivated, compassionate and professional future Children’s nurse with a desire to progress and develop your skills within a superb environment we would welcome your application, and there are many opportunities for further professional and academic development.

Please note: The interview date will be either 13th or 17th April. If successful at that stage then you will be invited back for a Values Based Interview the week beginning 20th April.

Please contact Practice Development and Education Lead Catherine Leeman ([email protected]) or Charlie Paice ([email protected])

Please read below for specific ward information:

Robin’s Ward is the specialist surgery ward caring for children requiring craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, plastics, ENT and Neurosurgery. The Hospital’s Theatre Direct Admission service also runs from Robin’s Ward. There are many opportunities for gaining specialist skills and further development.

Kamran’s Ward cares for Children of all ages receiving treatment for cancer or haematology conditions. There is lots of opportunity for professional development within this speciality and the well established team is supportive and progressive

Bellhouse Drayson Ward provides care for children aged 0-12yrs with all medical conditions specialising in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Cardiology and Respiratory medicine as either elective or emergency admissions. There are close links with Children’s CDU and Children’s ED. The team are cohesive and supportive in providing high quality care on a busy acute ward.

Childrens CDU is a 24 hour unit which links closely with children’s Emergency Department to provide care for children from a range of specialities who need further assessment, observation, continuation of treatment or to await results. The unit also sees GP referrals and ward attenders which gives varied dynamics to the busy unit. CDU is friendly and ensures the cohesive team works closely together and provides strong support and opportunities to develop.

Melanie’s Ward cares for the older patients from 12 years through to transition at 18 years. The work is varied and interesting as it covers all specialities seen in Oxford including psycho-social and mental health aspects of care. Patients are admitted both electively and as emergencies and the work is never dull! Melanie’s Ward team are versatile and supportive with a strong emphasis on team work.

Tom’s Ward is a large, busy surgical unit caring for children requiring both elective and emergency surgical treatment. The Ward specialises in Neonatal surgery, orthopaedic, spinal and general surgery. As with all the Wards, Clinical Educators support the professional development of team members.

The Ambulatory care service sees patients in two Outpatient departments and the Children’s Daycare Ward. Children have day case surgery, investigations or treatment for a wide variety of conditions. The friendly team work efficiently and cohesively to manage the busy throughput of patients.

Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) PCC provides tertiary level intensive care and high dependency care to the children of Oxford and the Thames valley region. We care for a case mix of 0–16-year-olds who require emergency and planned care for a wide range of conditions, including respiratory, neurological, cardiology (medical), cancers, trauma, and surgery. PCC has a children’s outreach service, which supports Childrens care through the whole of the Childrens hospital. And a shared retrieval service as part of SORT (Southampton and Oxford retrieval Team). We have structured education and development opportunities and a really supportive team.

The Horton Hospital “The children’s ward at the Horton General Hospital is a small and friendly paediatric unit which looks after a variety of specialities from medicine to surgery. They care for children from 0-18 years age of age, have 14 beds and have dedicated day surgery lists up to 4 times a week. Every day is different and the Children’s ward strives to offer the best quality family centre care they can. You would be supported by a team of band 6’s, experienced band 5 nurses and ward sisters to aid your development enabling you to develop your skills.”

Main duties of the job

The main role of band 5 Registered Nurse will be:

• Provide exceptional patient care which is underpinned by the best evidence based practice

2.Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice and patient care

• Supports the Senior Band 5 and 6s and 7s
• delegate, supervise and support unregistered workforce and students with day to day duties
• be self aware and responsible for their own training needs, skill enhancement and registration renewal

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning: Conduct thorough nursing assessments and develop individualised care plans. Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes, escalating concerns appropriately. Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and adapt as required.
• Conduct thorough nursing assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to changes, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and adapt as required.
• Clinical Care & Procedures: Deliver holistic nursing care, including wound management, post-operative care, and rehabilitation support. Administer medications, IV medications, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately. Support patients with mobility, personal care, and rehabilitation exercises.
• Deliver holistic nursing care, including wound management, post-operative care, and rehabilitation support.
• Administer medications, IV medications, and other prescribed treatments safely and accurately.
• Support patients with mobility, personal care, and rehabilitation exercises.
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care. Participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and care planning meetings.
• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and care planning meetings.
• Patient & Family Communication: Provide clear information and education about procedures, recovery, and self-care. Offer emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and questions.
• Provide clear information and education about procedures, recovery, and self-care.
• Offer emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and questions.
• Documentation & Governance: Maintain accurate patient records, observations, and care documentation. Comply with NMC standards, trust policies, infection control, and safeguarding procedures. Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and incident reporting.
• Maintain accurate patient records, observations, and care documentation.
• Comply with NMC standards, trust policies, infection control, and safeguarding procedures.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and incident reporting.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing training, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development. Support the development of junior staff and student nurses where appropriate.
• Engage in ongoing training, clinical supervision, and continuing professional development.
• Support the development of junior staff and student nurses where appropriate.