Job summary Are you an experienced critical care nurse with a post registration qualification in Adult Intensive Care nursing? At the Churchill Intensive Care Unit (CICU) we have an exceptional opportunity to work in a nationally renowned centre for specialties such as; Cancer & Haematology; Maxillofacial surgery and one of the largest transplant centres in Europe Our 8 bedded unit offers a bright, airy, and modern environment to provide holistic patient centred care. We have band 6 vacancies and will tailor your development plan to suit you Main duties of the job QH98CW Provide holistic patient care which is underpinned by OUH values. Work collaboratively with the patient and their family, to create patient centred care package, promoting active patient involvement. Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Maintain and develop high standards of nursing care, reflecting the professional nursing practice. Maintain and develop general and specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the Churchill Intensive Care Unit. Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be a role model to others, in line with The Code (NMC 2015). Demonstrate understanding and the ability to perform the role of Unit Coordinator and the responsibilities and demands of this role. To be able to discuss and demonstrate proactive measures to assist in the smooth running of the unit. Assist in the strategic planning of the AICU service by participating in Unit initiatives, completing necessary audits and questionnaires, and providing appropriate feedback. Provide leadership and supervision for junior team members and in the clinical area. Act as a professional representative for Churchill Critical Care at a local, national and international level if required. About us Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is a world-renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. Providing the highest quality of healthcare, we employ up to12,500 staff, including over 4,000 nurses and 2,000 doctors. The Trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, North Oxfordshire. Most services are provided in our hospitals, but over six percent are delivered across the region. 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 the OUH YouTube channel. We are proud to have an extensive range of collaborations which underpin the quality of care we provide to our patients - with partners including the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 321-CSS-5958912-B6 Job locations Churchill Intensive Care Unit Old Road Headington OX3 7LE Job description Job responsibilities The department strives to provide education and training to its colleagues, and you can expect to receive: Enrolment on the Critical Care Band 6 Development Pathway Tailored support through the completion of your Step 4 CC3N competencies. Opportunity to apply for and undertake further Post Graduate study in the field of your choice. Completion of a leadership course supportive of the role and future development, if required. Learning and Development: As a valued member of our team, you will receive:Regular performance appraisals and personalised development plan. Simulated Multidisciplinary Practice Dedicated Team Development Training days Optional secondments. Job description Job responsibilities The department strives to provide education and training to its colleagues, and you can expect to receive: Enrolment on the Critical Care Band 6 Development Pathway Tailored support through the completion of your Step 4 CC3N competencies. Opportunity to apply for and undertake further Post Graduate study in the field of your choice. Completion of a leadership course supportive of the role and future development, if required. Learning and Development: As a valued member of our team, you will receive:Regular performance appraisals and personalised development plan. Simulated Multidisciplinary Practice Dedicated Team Development Training days Optional secondments. Person Specification Experience Essential oPostgraduate qualification in critical care, or equivalent oAble to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation. oAble to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective care delivery. oAble to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate. oDemonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients. oDemonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co-ordinator. oAble to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff. oDemonstrates ability to question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved. oAble to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety. Desirable Band 6 experience in CC Person Specification Experience Essential oPostgraduate qualification in critical care, or equivalent oAble to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation. oAble to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective care delivery. oAble to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate. oDemonstrates ability to manage, direct and evaluate the nursing care for a defined caseload of patients. oDemonstrates ability to maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ward manager/unit co-ordinator. oAble to proactively contribute to the education of learners and non-registered and less experienced staff. oDemonstrates ability to question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved. oAble to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety. Desirable Band 6 experience in CC 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Churchill Intensive Care Unit Old Road Headington OX3 7LE Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)