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Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Experience
Relevant Critical Care nursing experience
- Qualifications
RSCN (Child)/RN (Adult) NMC Registered
- Qualifications
Recognised UK Paediatric Critical Care Course (e.g. PCCS or HEI accredited)
- Qualifications
Degree level study or working towards a degree
- Personal Qualities
Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge and Skills
Evidence of clinical knowledge in area of speciality, and excellence in practice.
- Knowledge and Skills
Experience of leading and supporting a team in clinical area.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Demonstrates knowledge of value & use of research findings.
- Qualifications
Evidence of commitment to teaching staff and students.
- Personal Qualities
Demonstrates awareness of the qualities required of staff working in Critical Care.
- Personal Qualities
Insight into managerial issues in relation to people and resources.
- Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge/experience of: - audit in practice - implementation of quality improvement measures - risk management
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.
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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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for PCCU B6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum / Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Sep 2026.
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