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Deputy Sister/Charge NurseOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Headington, United Kingdom
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Headington, United Kingdom
4 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Job summary
The Day Treatment Unit at the Churchill Hospital cares for patients with cancer who require a wide range of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) including classic chemotherapy and newer novel agents such as immunotherapies and gene therapy.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and innovative nurse to join our team as a deputy nurse manager to help the team achieve the best care for patients and the safe administration of SACT.

For more information or to arrange an informal chat/visit (recommended), please contact Liz Mellish and Claudia Costa
liz.mellish@ouh.nhs.uk
claudia.costa@ouh.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will:
  • 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.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted
07 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
321-SW-7977899-B6-INT
Job locations
Churchill Hospital
Old Road
Headington
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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.

Person Specification
Education and experience
Essential
  • Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register depending on area of practice) or National Certification in area of Practice
  • Solid acute care registered nurse experience.
  • Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of specialty

Personal qualities
Essential
  • Motivated and able to articulate reasons for desire to work in the specific practice area.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Churchill Hospital
Old Road
Headington
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Sister. Oncology Day Treatment Unit
Liz Mellish
liz.mellish@ouh.nhs.uk

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