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Band 5 Staff Nurse - Osler Respiratory Unit | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job details
Posting date: 14 May 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £28,407 - £34,581 per annum/ pro-rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 June 2024
Location: Oxford, OX3 9DU
Company: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 6289660/321-MRC-6289660-B5

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Summary


Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine Ward Osler Respiratory Unit 5C/D

Oxford Centre for Respiratory Medicine( Osler Respiratory Unit ) based in John Radcliffe Hospital currently has positions available for Band 5 staff nurses who are interested in further developing their respiratory skills.

The in-patient ward clients include those requiring treatment for COPD, Asthma, CF/Bronchiectasis, pleural diseases, Interstitial lung disease, High flow oxygen, chest drain, non-invasive ventilation (NIV/CPAP) and tracheostomy. We also receive High Level care patients.

We are seeking nurses who are motivated, dynamic and possess excellent interpersonal, communication , organisational skills and embraces the values of this Trust. In return the successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with colleagues who are all passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families.

If you believe that you possess these values and attributes, we believe that you will be a great investment in our quest to deliver Compassionate Excellence throughout our healthcare in the Trust.

There will be opportunities for personal and professional development within an extended multi-disciplinary team. We have in-house training that will develop and enhance your Respiratory skills. We also offer further training, mentorship, short courses through Oxford Brookes University.




Manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients.
Develop skills to provide senior nurse cover for the ward in the absence of the Ward Sister or Charge Nurse and Team Leaders.
Contribute towards the continuing development of professional nursing practice on the ward.
Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care outlined in the ward philosophy.
Develop and maintain specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the clinical area.
Involve and encourage the patients family and friends to be actively involved in the caring process.
Communicate effectively information to Patient/relatives/carers/ and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Work towards acting as a mentor and role model to others, reflecting the beliefs about professional nursing practice and patient care outlined in the ward philosophy.
Conduct him/herself in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff at all times.
Be proactive in the timely discharge planning of the patients.
Be committed to delivering and upholding the Trust Values.

We look after patients requiring treatment for COPD, Asthma, CF/Bronchiectasis, ILD, Pleural diseases and other Complex Respiratory Conditions. Ward specializes on managing patients on non-invasive ventilation (NIV/CPAP), Chest drain management, patients on High Flow Nasal Oxygen and tracheostomy. We also receive High Level care patients.

Osler Respiratory Unit is part of the Specialist Medicine Directorate under MRC (Medicine, cardiac, Rehab) Division. The ward has 24 bed capacity mainly side rooms with only 1 bay with 2 beds. We look after high level care/high dependency patients. We guarantee a very good working environment supported by all the members of the Multidisciplinary team who focus on excellent compassionate care through continuous professional development , active participation in shared governance, decision making and research.

see the attached band 5 job description and job personal specification.

This is a specialist Ward that looks after patients requiring treatment for COPD, Asthma, CF/Bronchiectasis, ILD, Pleural diseases and other Complex Respiratory Conditions. Ward specializes on managing patients on non-invasive ventilation (NIV/CPAP), Chest drain management, patients on High Flow Nasal Oxygen and tracheostomy. We also receive High Level care patients.


This advert closes on Tuesday 28 May 2024

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