Band 5 Staff Nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Staff Nurse

The closing date is 02 July 2026

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Job summary

Staff Nurse - Band 5

This is an exciting opportunity to join the experienced Palliatiative Care team in Sobell House.

Palliative care is an approach that improves quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychological and spiritual.

Located at the Churchill Hospital site in Oxford, Sobell House is an NHS hospice within Oxford University Hospitals Trust specially designed to provide this care and support.

Please note that this advert may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

• We are seeking motivated Registered Nurses with sound personal values and excellent communication skills.


• This role requires an enthusiastic, committed and professional approach to the smooth delivery of safe, high quality nursing care, ensuring the best patient and family experience.


• Candidates should be excellent team players with the ability to use their own judgement to resolve issues.


• They should also have well developed interpersonal skills and a sensitive approach to dealing with difficult and upsetting situations.


• They should be able to work well under pressure with a flexible approach to work, and a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements.


• Candidates will be able to demonstrate compassion, commitment and competence to deliver high standards of care.

Successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding palliative care to patients and their families. There will be many opportunities for personal and professional development.

Interested? Then please do get in touch for an informal visit or discussion to find out more!

Contact Ayobami Afere via email: ayobami.afere@ouh.nhs.uk

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. Find out more here ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Details

Date posted

18 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SW-8039517-B5-INT

Job locations

Sobell House Hospice
Churchill Hospital
Old Road
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom

Employer details

Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Sobell House Hospice
Churchill Hospital
Old Road
OX3 7LE
United Kingdom

Website
ouh.nhs.uk

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment and Retention Lead

valerie zhande

valerie.zhande@ouh.nhs.uk

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We are seeking motivated Registered Nurses with sound personal values and excellent communication skills. This role requires an enthusiastic, committed and professional approach to the smooth delivery of safe, high quality nursing care, ensuring the best patient and family experience. Candidates should be excellent team players with the ability to use their own judgement to resolve issues. They should also have well developed interpersonal skills and a sensitive approach to dealing with difficult and upsetting situations. They should be able to work well under pressure with a flexible approach to work, and a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements. Candidates will be able to demonstrate compassion, commitment and competence to deliver high standards of care.

Successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding palliative care to patients and their families. There will be many opportunities for personal and professional development.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis 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. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospital in Banbury.