About this role
Job summary
Registered Nurse Associate- Band 4
We are looking for an exceptional Band 4 Registered Nurse Associate to join the friendly Clinical Research Facility based at the Churchill Hospital site.
The role would include working alongside a multidisciplinary team, providing high quality, patient centred care to a wide range of patients that come in as part of a clinical research study; many of which will undergo procedures such as Endoscopy; Bronchoscopy; Fine Needle Aspirations for a wide range of medical conditions. The successful candidate would need to be motivated, organised and possess outstanding communication skills. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to work.
We are a nurse-led unit and work closely with a number of clinical researchers across the Trust and the University of Oxford. There are opportunities for extra training and progression. If you are forward thinking and looking for a new challenge, then this could be the job for you.
You will need to be in possession of your NMC qualification or about to qualify.
Informal visits are encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The unit is rapidly expanding, caring for patients attending for a variety of study activity. These patients need to be cared for as any other patient attending the Trust for an appointment. The activity we support is expanding and nursing associate support will help ensure care and research activity continues to be delivered at a high standard. a
We are currently open between the hours of 07.30 and 1800 Monday to Friday, however, some shift work may be required if study visits require inpatient stay or follow up out of routine hours.
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. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role would include working alongside a multidisciplinary team, providing high quality, patient centred care to a wide range of research and nursing activity including: supporting endoscopy lists; venepuncture; patient observations; managing the daily tasks of a ward. The successful candidate would need to be motivated, organised and possess outstanding communication skills. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to work.
Person Specification
Education, Knowledge training and experience. Essential
Registered as Nursing Associate on NMC register GCSE Grade A-C in Maths and English or equivalent. Understands the importance of following procedures.
Desirable
Previous experience on surgical wards Experience of cannulation and venepuncture.
Clinical Practice and organisation Essential
Demonstrates that the patient is at the heart of all they do. Recognises different needs by encouraging a spirit of teamwork, respect and integrity. Delivers a high standard of care for patients and strives to constantly improve on what we do through change and innovation Communicates effectively with with patients, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Delivers hjgh quality compassionate patient care.
Desirable
Good IT skills
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.
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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 Experimental Medicine Clinical Research Facility,
Churchill Hospital Site, Headington
OXFORD
OX3 7LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)