Children's Neuromuscular Specialist Nurse | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 dependant on experience |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7695856/321-NOTSS-7695856-B6 |
Summary
The Children’s Neuromuscular service is part of the Oxford Muscle service and provides care and support for children and young people (CYP) diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders within the hospital and in the community and works in collaboration both with primary and paediatric specialist providers at other regional centres. The multi-disciplinary team facilitates diagnosis and treatment of children and young people with neuromuscular disorders, both as inpatient and outpatient, provide families, carers and young people appropriate education and support to manage their disorder, liaison with local health professionals and education setting to provide support on understanding the implication of a neuromuscular disorder on child, young person and family/carers. The service is regional service for paediatric neuromuscular disorders to a large geographical area including Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Wiltshire, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
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This role focuses on delivering specialist nursing care to children and young people (CYP) with neuromuscular disorders, supporting them and their families across both acute and community settings. The nurse empowers families through education and health promotion, aiming to reduce the burden of care and improve understanding of conditions and treatments. Operating at an enhanced level of practice, the post holder will develop autonomy and expertise under the guidance of a multidisciplinary team and national networks. Responsibilities include providing clinical care, running a practitioner-led steroid clinic, and performing procedures such as venepuncture and cannulation (once competent). The role is designed to progress to a Band 7 position, supported by a structured development plan and supervision.
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.
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 theOUH YouTube channel.
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 theten core principles
Oxford University Hospitalspromotes 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.
This role focuses on delivering specialist nursing care to children and young people (CYP) with neuromuscular disorders, supporting them and their families across both acute and community settings. The nurse empowers families through education and health promotion, aiming to reduce the burden of care and improve understanding of conditions and treatments. Operating at an enhanced level of practice, the post holder will develop autonomy and expertise under the guidance of a multidisciplinary team and national networks. Responsibilities include providing clinical care, running a practitioner-led steroid clinic, and performing procedures such as venepuncture and cannulation (once competent). The role is designed to progress to a Band 7 position, supported by a structured development plan and supervision.
This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
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This role focuses on delivering specialist nursing care to children and young people (CYP) with neuromuscular disorders, supporting them and their families across both acute and community settings. The nurse empowers families through education and health promotion, aiming to reduce the burden of care and improve understanding of conditions and treatments. Operating at an enhanced level of practice, the post holder will develop autonomy and expertise under the guidance of a multidisciplinary team and national networks. Responsibilities include providing clinical care, running a practitioner-led steroid clinic, and performing procedures such as venepuncture and cannulation (once competent). The role is designed to progress to a Band 7 position, supported by a structured development plan and supervision.
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.
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 theOUH YouTube channel.
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 theten core principles
Oxford University Hospitalspromotes 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.
This role focuses on delivering specialist nursing care to children and young people (CYP) with neuromuscular disorders, supporting them and their families across both acute and community settings. The nurse empowers families through education and health promotion, aiming to reduce the burden of care and improve understanding of conditions and treatments. Operating at an enhanced level of practice, the post holder will develop autonomy and expertise under the guidance of a multidisciplinary team and national networks. Responsibilities include providing clinical care, running a practitioner-led steroid clinic, and performing procedures such as venepuncture and cannulation (once competent). The role is designed to progress to a Band 7 position, supported by a structured development plan and supervision.
This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Jan 2026
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