# Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse/d629c0a0-7b0d-4213-9e99-a72788bdb08c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse/d629c0a0-7b0d-4213-9e99-a72788bdb08c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Oxford - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (37.5) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T00:02:34.488Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Oxfordshire/Oxford/Oxford_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiothoracic/Cardiothoracic-v8043957 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8043957?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ouh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview CTCCU are looking for  an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced critical care nurse to join our dynamic team in the role of Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse. CTCCU is  a 21 bedded unit providing  level two and three care to patients following cardiac, major aortic and thoracic surgery, and to those with acute cardiac medical conditions.  CTCCU is a challenging, exciting and supportive environment which will facilitate the ongoing advancement of your specialist critical care skills.  There are opportunities to develop skills in invasive and non-invasive modes of ventilation and weaning, the use of ventricular assist devices, cardiac output monitoring and haemofiltration.  Additionally, acute arrhythmia management advanced ECG interpretation, management of IABP therapy as well as active participation in the PPCI service are the opportunities you will experience when nursing the cardiac medical patients on the unit. Going forwards there will also be opportunities to to train and develop expertise in the management of patients requiring ECMO . *You must have postgraduate qualification at level 6 or 7 in Critical Care practice or the ENB 100 to apply for this post ### Main duties of the job Candidates require relevant demonstrable skills in high dependency/intensive care nursing with a post registration qualification in ITU/critical care nursing.  Evidence of involvement in projects and the delivery of excellent nursing care through team working are essential as is a commitment to the advancement of critical care nursing. The candidate will need to demonstrate motivation, enthusiasm and leadership skills whilst also delivering a patient centred approach to care within a highly technical environment.  The posts offered will involve bedside nursing care and unit co-ordination For further information on these posts or to arrange an informal visit please contact Olivia Johnson (Lead Nurse) \[email protected\] or Kenny Gray (Senior Charge Nurse) \[email protected\] ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities All successful candidates will have a supernumerary period with support from a mentor and a comprehensive competency based development package. The post offers the scope for professional and personal development and on-going education within the field of both cardiac and thoracic nursing. ## Job Details CTCCU are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced critical care nurse to join our dynamic team in the role of Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse. CTCCU is a 21 bedded unit providing level two and three care to patients following cardiac, major aortic and thoracic surgery, and to those with acute cardiac medical conditions. CTCCU is a challenging, exciting and supportive environment which will facilitate the ongoing advancement of your specialist critical care skills. There are opportunities to develop skills in invasive and non-invasive modes of ventilation and weaning, the use of ventricular assist devices, cardiac output monitoring and haemofiltration. Additionally, acute arrhythmia management advanced ECG interpretation, management of IABP therapy as well as active participation in the PPCI service are the opportunities you will experience when nursing the cardiac medical patients on the unit. Going forwards there will also be opportunities to to train and develop expertise in the management of patients requiring ECMO . *You must have postgraduate qualification at level 6 or 7 in Critical Care practice or the ENB 100 to apply for this post ## Job Description Candidates require relevant demonstrable skills in high dependency/intensive care nursing with a post registration qualification in ITU/critical care nursing. Evidence of involvement in projects and the delivery of excellent nursing care through team working are essential as is a commitment to the advancement of critical care nursing. The candidate will need to demonstrate motivation, enthusiasm and leadership skills whilst also delivering a patient centred approach to care within a highly technical environment. The posts offered will involve bedside nursing care and unit co-ordination For further information on these posts or to arrange an informal visit please contact Olivia Johnson (Lead Nurse) \[email protected\] or Kenny Gray (Senior Charge Nurse) \[email protected\] ## Responsibilities All successful candidates will have a supernumerary period with support from a mentor and a comprehensive competency based development package. The post offers the scope for professional and personal development and on-going education within the field of both cardiac and thoracic nursing. ## Documents - [job description and person specification (pdf, 800.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10332641) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.