Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustHeadington, South East
Overview
This is a NHS role (fixed-term) with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based in Headington. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117. Applications close on 19 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
The Day Treatment Unit (DTU) at the Churchill Hospital cares for patients with cancer who require a wide range of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT...
- Assist the unit nurse manager provide clinical and managerial leadership for staff and the safe delivery of the SACT service, ensuring systems and processes are up to date
- Be part of our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) ensuring patients attending the DTU are cared for to the highest possible standard
- Contribute to the development of clinical practice in a positive manner in order to maintain a consistent, motivated day treatment focus.
- Be available to travel between DTUs at the Churchill and Horton hospitals to assist where required
The applicant should be experienced in the administration of SACT, be able to communicate sensitively & effectively with patients, their carers and all members of the MDT and be an excellent team player. Full induction and training will be provided. The role is supervised and clearly linked to competencies that require completion within a pre-arranged time frame.
Leadership & Management
- To be experienced in the role of day unit coordinator and with strategies for dealing with issues as they arise, with advice and support from senior staff.
- Provide leadership and supervision, managerial direction and support to junior colleagues within the day unit team in the delivery of service, proactively anticipating and planning for trends whilst maintaining the cohesive team structure and effective use of resources.
- Promote effective communication between all members of the health care team to support a cohesive working environment for patients and staff.
Clinical
- To have completed relevant training for the Safe Handling & Administration of SACT.
- Demonstrate technical skills ensuring adherence to trust and local policies (e.g. cannulation, SACT administration, central venous catheter management, and phlebotomy).
- To consistently maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation, through the use of current electronic systems (e.g. EPR, Aria).
- To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure both the patient and unit is managed safely and effectively.
- Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating expert knowledge and skills in the care of patients receiving SACT, responding to changes promptly and appropriately, developing specialised plans of care / follow relevant protocols in collaboration with other senior nurses and the multi-professional team, patients and significant others.
For more details please see full Job Description.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Essential: - Registered nurse: entry on part 1 or 12 of the NMC register; - Experience in an acute setting and relevant specialist experience
Desirable: - Teaching/Management experience
Essential: - Demonstrable experience in ward co-ordination
Essential: - Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values.
How this role compares
We hold 1,195 NHS vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
There are 12,368 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,895 of them in South East.
You have 13 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 34 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has 90 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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