Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse

You will contribute to the smooth running of the unit, acting as a role model for junior staff and students, supporting the delivery of compassionate excellence. You will work closely with the ward sister and other members of the management team and will deputise for the ward sister in her absence., OCE offers the perfect opportunity to enhance and build on your existing skills developed at band 5 and to take the next step in your nursing career. The successful applicant will be a senior member of the nursing team and will act as a role model to junior staff and clinical leader. You will assist in the day-to-day operational management of the ward, ensuring effective flow of patients. You will also lead a small team of nurses and nursing assistants with the support of the ward sister; ensuring your staff receive an annual appraisal, and guidance in their professional development. In return we can provide support, guidance, and excellent professional development opportunities . We believe in nurturing our staff and we will see you as our Ward Sister/Charge Nurses of the future - we will support and encourage you to reach your full potential.

Confident leadership and excellent communication skills are essential for this role, together with a genuine interest in Neuro Rehabilitation.,

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive attitude
• An organised and methodical approach to work
• Ability to be flexible
• Able to work shift patterns including weekends
• Ability to work within a team but also use your own initiative
• A desire to provide high quality individualized/holistic care to individuals with disabilities, Evidence of achievement on a Nursing and Midwifery, (NMC) approved Mentorship qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years acute care registered nurse experience
Desirable criteria
• Previous experience of managing clinical incidents and complaints.
• Present or completed evidence of level 7 nursing relevant to post, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  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 of 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., The OCE provides specialised rehabilitation for individuals from 16 years of age following a neurological incident; the majority of our patients have suffered vascular or traumatic brain injuries as a result of head injury, stroke, subarachnoid haemorrhage or other forms of brain injury from infection or cardiorespiratory arrest. This is a developing service and we are looking for staff with enthusiasm to provide high quality care to individuals in this setting. The OCE Inpatient Ward admits patients for 3-6 months. We are a Level 1 Neuro-rehabilitation centre. During their admission, the multidisciplinary team uses a patient centred approach to patient care and supports patients and their families to give them the best opportunity to grow as individuals, regain independence and reintegrate back into society. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop their clinical, leadership and management skills, and to make a difference to someone's life during this difficult adjustment period following a brain injury., We are looking for a Band 6 Deputy Sister to join the OCE Neuro Rehabilitation Unit at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre site. The Oxford Centre for Enablement is part of the Medicine, Rehabilitation and Cardiology Division; this is part of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. The Oxford Centre of Enablement (OCE) provides both in-patient and out-patient services for patients with complex neurological disability., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most respected NHS teaching trusts, providing world-class healthcare across four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and Horton General Hospital and over one hundred satellite sites. Find out more information here OUH at a Glance 2026/27 You'll become part of an organisation at the forefront of patient care, research, education and innovation. You'll have access to excellent learning and development opportunities, work alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to services that make a real difference. Our commitment to Delivering Compassionate Excellence is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence, we strive to create an environment where staff feel supported, valued and empowered to thrive. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel and the OneTeamOneOUH - LIVING OUR VALUES video. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and safe workplace for everyone. As signatories to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter, we have a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behaviour and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel welcomed, respected and able to be themselves. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS 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.