Job summary As a key member of our dedicated clinical team, you will play an integral role in delivering comprehensive and efficient diagnostic services to patients within a safe and nurturing environment. Main duties of the job Responsibilities cover the following key areas: Clinical Clinical research Education and development Management and leadership Clinical governance About us In a groundbreaking collaboration, Perspectum has partnered with the prestigious Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust (OUH) to establish Oxford's first and only Community Diagnostic Centre. Our mission is to provide accessible, comfortable, and advanced diagnostic care right within the community. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year bonus Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0282-25-0000 Job locations Gemini One, 5520 John Smith Drive Oxford Business Park Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2LL Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Clinical: Coordinate and supervise shifts within Oxford CDC, ensuring seamless communication with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients across all our modalities - Dermatology, Pre-operative assessments, Phlebotomy, FNA, CT, MRI, and X-ray services. Ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, organisational standards, and health and safety policies while conducting clinical activities across the CDC modalities (Dermatology, Pre-operative assessment, Phlebotomy, Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), Spirometry, CT, MRI and a range of other services). Provide direct care to patients, including clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, cannulation, pre-assessment diagnostic test, aseptic support for sterile procedures within FNA and Dermatology clinics, as required. Ensuring patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality are always maintained and prioritised. Clinical Research: Support research activities within Oxford CDC as needed, following established guidelines for clinical research, including good clinical practice (GCP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Education and Development: Participate in annual performance reviews and objective setting meetings, working in collaboration with the line manager to identify and address professional development needs. Engage in relevant Oxford CDC and Trust-wide (OUH) education programs, training courses, and meetings to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge in areas such as research, nursing practice, and patient care. Management and Leadership: Act as the Nurse in Charge, coordinating and supervising a team of locum/bank nurses and healthcare assistants at Oxford CDC, fostering a supportive work environment and maintaining staff morale. Assist Lead Nurse in the organisational and management of the clinical area, ensuring individualised care principles are maintained and promoting efficiency in the service delivery. Participate in designated projects to improve care delivery at Oxford CDC and work with the Lead Nurse to ensure clinical standards are met through audits and assessments. Proactively be involved in all aspects of new service implementation, by sourcing training required to deliver these services Clinical Governance: Promote a safe clinical environment for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring all aspects of clinical practice are compliant with relevant standards. Support both local and Trust-wide (OUH) initiatives aimed at improving service quality and safeguarding high standards of patient care, ensuring ongoing improvements at Oxford CDC. Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Clinical: Coordinate and supervise shifts within Oxford CDC, ensuring seamless communication with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients across all our modalities - Dermatology, Pre-operative assessments, Phlebotomy, FNA, CT, MRI, and X-ray services. Ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations, organisational standards, and health and safety policies while conducting clinical activities across the CDC modalities (Dermatology, Pre-operative assessment, Phlebotomy, Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA), Spirometry, CT, MRI and a range of other services). Provide direct care to patients, including clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, cannulation, pre-assessment diagnostic test, aseptic support for sterile procedures within FNA and Dermatology clinics, as required. Ensuring patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality are always maintained and prioritised. Clinical Research: Support research activities within Oxford CDC as needed, following established guidelines for clinical research, including good clinical practice (GCP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Education and Development: Participate in annual performance reviews and objective setting meetings, working in collaboration with the line manager to identify and address professional development needs. Engage in relevant Oxford CDC and Trust-wide (OUH) education programs, training courses, and meetings to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge in areas such as research, nursing practice, and patient care. Management and Leadership: Act as the Nurse in Charge, coordinating and supervising a team of locum/bank nurses and healthcare assistants at Oxford CDC, fostering a supportive work environment and maintaining staff morale. Assist Lead Nurse in the organisational and management of the clinical area, ensuring individualised care principles are maintained and promoting efficiency in the service delivery. Participate in designated projects to improve care delivery at Oxford CDC and work with the Lead Nurse to ensure clinical standards are met through audits and assessments. Proactively be involved in all aspects of new service implementation, by sourcing training required to deliver these services Clinical Governance: Promote a safe clinical environment for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring all aspects of clinical practice are compliant with relevant standards. Support both local and Trust-wide (OUH) initiatives aimed at improving service quality and safeguarding high standards of patient care, ensuring ongoing improvements at Oxford CDC. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration A degree or diploma in nursing, or an equivalent qualification Experience Essential As the successful candidate, you are an experienced and highly skilled registered nurse. You have a proven track record of continuous professional development and have excelled at the band 5 or 6 level within a clinical environment. A flexible and innovative mindset, adapting quickly to changing situations and demands. Availability to work a flexible shift pattern, including 7:30 am 7:30 pm across 7 days a week (37.5 hours per week) Your dedication to nursing excellence and patient care, coupled with your ability to lead and manage effectively, will make you an invaluable part of our diagnostic centre team Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration A degree or diploma in nursing, or an equivalent qualification Experience Essential As the successful candidate, you are an experienced and highly skilled registered nurse. You have a proven track record of continuous professional development and have excelled at the band 5 or 6 level within a clinical environment. A flexible and innovative mindset, adapting quickly to changing situations and demands. Availability to work a flexible shift pattern, including 7:30 am 7:30 pm across 7 days a week (37.5 hours per week) Your dedication to nursing excellence and patient care, coupled with your ability to lead and manage effectively, will make you an invaluable part of our diagnostic centre team Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Perspectum Group Ltd Address Gemini One, 5520 John Smith Drive Oxford Business Park Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2LL Employer's website https://perspectum.com/ (Opens in a new tab)