# PCCU B6 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/pccu-b6-deputy-sistercharge-nurse/2717d11c-164b-410c-96c0-01a1bd8965c3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pccu-b6-deputy-sistercharge-nurse/2717d11c-164b-410c-96c0-01a1bd8965c3.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 (Minimum 23hrs/week) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T16:13:38.859Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Oxfordshire/Oxford/Oxford_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Critical_Care/Paediatric_Critical_Care-v8050194 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8050194?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ouh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Paediatric Critical Care team. Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse posts provide the opportunity to include rostered shifts across PCCU, Outreach and Retrieval services as negotiated between the post holder/Senior Nursing Team, and on completion of appropriate competencies. Post holders will be expected to work a minimum of 23hrs per week across days, nights and weekend shifts. ### Main duties of the job - To provide clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of individualised nursing and family centred care is delivered to critically ill children. - To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating effectively with all levels of medical and nursing staff. - To uphold PCCU’s Nursing Philosophy of Care. - To effectively manage PCCU on a day-to-day basis, in the absence of a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. Senior Nurses within PCCU at Band 6 and above have the opportunity to work across the retrieval and outreach services in addition to PCCU on a roster basis on completion of appropriate competencies. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful candidate will be able to work well within the team and be willing to work a mixed shift pattern including days and nights across the whole week. They will have demonstrable relevant post registration experience with a relevant accredited course for Paediatric Critical Care. They will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent clinical and communication skills, with an ability to lead and motivate others. They will also enjoy teaching and supporting junior staff as well as pre and post registration students. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Paediatric Critical Care team. Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse posts provide the opportunity to include rostered shifts across PCCU, Outreach and Retrieval services as negotiated between the post holder/Senior Nursing Team, and on completion of appropriate competencies. Post holders will be expected to work a minimum of 23hrs per week across days, nights and weekend shifts. ## Job Description To provide clinical leadership ensuring a high standard of individualised nursing and family centred care is delivered to critically ill children. To work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, communicating effectively with all levels of medical and nursing staff. To uphold PCCU’s Nursing Philosophy of Care. To effectively manage PCCU on a day-to-day basis, in the absence of a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. Senior Nurses within PCCU at Band 6 and above have the opportunity to work across the retrieval and outreach services in addition to PCCU on a roster basis on completion of appropriate competencies. ## Responsibilities The successful candidate will be able to work well within the team and be willing to work a mixed shift pattern including days and nights across the whole week. They will have demonstrable relevant post registration experience with a relevant accredited course for Paediatric Critical Care. They will be a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent clinical and communication skills, with an ability to lead and motivate others. They will also enjoy teaching and supporting junior staff as well as pre and post registration students. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Evidence of continuing professional development. ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant Critical Care nursing experience **Desirable** - Demonstrates knowledge of value & use of research findings. ### Qualifications **Essential** - RSCN (Child)/RN (Adult) NMC Registered - Recognised UK Paediatric Critical Care Course (e.g. PCCS or HEI accredited) - Degree level study or working towards a degree **Desirable** - Evidence of commitment to teaching staff and students. ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team. **Desirable** - Demonstrates awareness of the qualities required of staff working in Critical Care. - Insight into managerial issues in relation to people and resources. ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Evidence of clinical knowledge in area of speciality, and excellence in practice. - Experience of leading and supporting a team in clinical area. **Desirable** - Knowledge/experience of: - audit in practice - implementation of quality improvement measures - risk management ## Documents - [pccu band 6 deputy sister/charge nurse ps/jd (pdf, 252.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10339488) ## 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.