Staff Nurse
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9321-26-0227 |
Summary
Overview: The document outlines the job description, responsibilities, and qualifications for a Staff Nurse position at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Job Description Position: Staff Nurse, Band 5, Ref 321-RN5-25. Hours: 37.5 per week. Reports to: Sister/Charge Nurse for managerial accountability; Matron for professional accountability. Supports management of unregistered workforce and students. Nursing Midwifery at Oxford University Hospitals Focus on evidence-based, individualized patient care. Commitment to staff development and research. Values include compassion, respect, excellence, learning, delivery, and improvement. Scope of Role Provide exceptional patient care and manage nursing for a defined caseload. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multi-disciplinary team. Maintain high nursing standards and develop specialist knowledge. Patient Care Responsible for patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Document care accurately and respond to emergencies. Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality. Professional Practice Ensure evidence-based clinical practice and maintain necessary skills. Engage with IT systems and promote information management. Support education for less experienced staff. Leadership Management Comply with health regulations and contribute to quality improvement. Report incidents and ensure appropriate waste management. Discuss personal development needs during appraisals. Education Training Involved in departmental education programs and complete competency frameworks. Mentor less experienced staff and undertake mandatory training. Improving Quality Developing Practice Maintain professional development and engage in research. Share knowledge with the multi-disciplinary team and promote evidence-based care. Trust Statements Responsibilities include health and safety compliance, infection control, safeguarding, and confidentiality. Adhere to equal opportunities and smoking policies. Terms Conditions of Employment Exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; criminal convictions must be disclosed. Person Specification Education Training Qualification Experience Essential: Registered Nurse, UK degree in Nursing, ongoing professional development. Desirable: Post-graduate qualification. Clinical Practice Essential: Knowledgeable, able to work independently, and document effectively. Desirable: Competent in administering intravenous medicines. Leadership Management Essential: Excellent communication, prioritization, and role modeling skills. Desirable: Experience in managing clinical incidents. Improving Quality Developing Practice Essential: Understanding of current professional issues and ability to identify learning needs. Desirable: Contribute to policy development. Values Behaviours Essential: Compassionate, pride in care quality, and commitment to improvement. Personal Qualities Physical Attributes Essential: Motivated, resilient, professional appearance, and able to perform physical procedures.