Nursing associate | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX39DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7174797/321-NOTSS-7174797-B4 |
Summary
We are seeking a band 4 nurse associate to join the team in the John Radcliffe main theatres direct admissions unit. TDA is housed within the operating theatres, you will work alongside the theatre nurses, surgeons and anesthetists to ensure patients are welcomed and ready to go to theatre.
TDA is an area where patients are admitted on the same day as their surgery. This process streamlines the workflow for surgical procedures ensuring that patients are ready for their operation with unnecessary delays.
As part of the TDA team you will welcome patients, check their details, liaise with the anaesthetists and surgeons, carry out base line observations and assist with any other tests needed. You will use digital documentation systems and escalate any anomalies to the relevant team. You will use your interpersonal skills to ensure that patients feel reassured and informed. You will need need good communication skills to ensure clinical teams and patients have the relevant information needed to ensure a smooth transition through TDA.
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. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
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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.
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values and those of the OUHFT
Work as part of a designated nursing team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual, supporting registered nurses and non registered practitioners
Be able to appropriately delegate tasks to non registered practitioners
Carry out specific delegated health care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency.
Take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.
Have the ability to deliver care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of the nursing associate role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
Provide, promote and where appropriate advocate for non-discriminatory, person-centered and sensitive care at all times that is high quality, compassionate and safe with a focus on promoting health and independence.
Recognise and report any factors that may adversely impact safe and effective provision of care and know when and how to escalate any concerns when required.
Be accountable for their own actions, working within the limitations of their role
Take responsibility for their own learning and continued professional development
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Aug 2025
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