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Chemotherapy Staff Nurse Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Oncology | Bank Contract | Part time | Up to £35.00 per hour, depending on experience Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health is the charity that's building a healthier nation, one day at a time. From award-winning hospitals and leisure facilities to flagship community programmes - we'll do whatever it takes to look after the UK's wellbeing. It starts with passion and commitment to quality. It starts with you. As a Chemotherapy Staff Nurse on our Oncology Unit at The Manor Hospital, you'll drive the standard in patient care. You're registered with the appropriate governing body, plus you bring the qualifications and experience that are relevant to your registration, including NMC. You also have post-registration experience. As a Chemotherapy Staff Nurse, you will: Be flexible, motivated, an excellent communicator and team worker. Administer chemotherapy treatments to patients according to prescribed protocols. Monitor and assess patients during and after chemotherapy sessions, ensuring their well-being. Collaborate with oncologists and healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans. Educate patients and their families on chemotherapy procedures, potential side effects, and self-care measures. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including treatment plans and progress notes. Provide emotional support to patients and families coping with the challenges of cancer treatment. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month. Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

This post is for 37.5 hours per week generally Monday Friday working hours but there will be an expectation to work occasional weekend and evening clinics. The post holder will need to be flexible as days of work will be arranged depending on the needs of the service. Previous gynaecological experience would be an advantage; however training will be given to the successful candidate. Please give a detailed paragraph in the supporting information detailing why you are interested in this position. For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Marie, Sam Erine or Rejani on 01865740492 or Valentina on 01865220559

To co-ordinate and be responsible for the provision of full secretarial and administrative services to the clinical team To take a lead role in the management of lists and clinics, ensuring that all patients are seen within the required time scales and in accordance with NHS targets and Trust policies. To take appropriate action to ensure that requests for diagnostics and follow-up appointments are processed in a timely fashion To comply fully with elective access policy; i.e. The Specialty Coordinator will also operate a failsafe system whereby every patient is registered using appropriate software, regularly reviewed and monitored to assess where they are in their appropriate pathway e.g. timescale for referred tests and procedures, chasing departments if necessary for results. To validate patients on the waiting list regularly as policy, actioning and recording all outcomes and removing patients from the waiting list where indicated To arrange investigations, ensuring that these have been performed, results have been received,seen by relevant clinician and uploaded to correct software as appropriate within a timely manner. To manage ones defined areas within the speciality and be responsible for prioritising work, developing staff and reviewing working practices to ensure effective department procedures and communication structures are implemented. To coordinate the day to day activities of assistant specialty coordinators. : To train and supervise members of ones team in all aspects of patient administration service and exceptional customer service, motivating, improving performance and promoting team values to achieve required outcomes. Contribute to the identification and planning of development needs for the team and individuals. To contribute to the assessment of staff performance against objectives and be responsible for the performance development reviews of individuals. On a day to day basis support individual learning and development. To be actively involved in the recruitment process. To ensure that joint working and close co-operation is developed and maintained with internal and external staff groups, providing the clinical/operational services needed to maintain a complete and seamless service to patients. To take responsibility for data quality within a defined area; investigating issues, rectifying processes and providing training as required. To deal with complex enquires from staff, patients, relatives and visitors investigating and researching matters in order to provide information, guidance and advice to others in response to their queries in line with departmental key performance indicators. Use Voice Recognition Software to take responsibility for ensuring that letters for the speciality are sent out within the defined turnaround time, being pro-active in ensuring that each clinic attendance has been documented. To keep close liaison with the outpatients department in order to maintain smooth running of outpatient clinics and to keep the department informed of any known changes to forthcoming clinics. When requested, to organise and set up extra clinics and liaise closely with appointments staff, clinic staff and patients. Taking responsibility of dealing with general communication including email, shared mailboxes and EPR communication centre To liaise with other departments as required. To undertake general administrative duties including filing, typing, photocopying, scanning, arrangement of meetings and taking minutes. To maintain stock control and consumables To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and legislation issued in relation to confidential data. To carry out any other duties as directed by the management team/consultant. This may cover a wide range of duties including providing cover for other teams roles at or below this band.

BAND 6 Deputy Sister

37.5 Hours per week MATERNITY LEAVE COVER 12 MONTH POST



If you have an interest in Women’s Health, are flexible and self motivated, then we would like to hear from you. A Band 6 Deputy Sisters post has become available in our busy diagnostic suite and out patient departments. If you want to work within a supportive and challenging environment assisting the doctors to provide care for women with a wide range of gynaecological conditions then this could be the position for you.

You will be expected to work as part of a team in order to assist the doctors with diagnostic procedures and facilitate the efficient running of clinics. You will required to assist in the running of specialised clinics such a our 2 week wait hysteroscopy, vulval and pelvic mass clinics, our colposcopy clinics supporting clinicians carry out treatments following abnormal smears and our general gynaecology clinics that include urogynaecology and endometriosis clinics. This role covers a wide variety of services within women’s health. You will be part of the nursing team to support the department sister in the running of the unit. You will assist in the maintenance of the patient environment in terms of cleanliness, tidiness, auditing, and the restocking and ordering of supplies. You will be part of the team also supporting our Pre op assessment nurses to carry out assessments on our patients that fit certain criteria following out patient hysteroscopy being booked for general anaesthetic.

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. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

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.

This post is for 37.5 hours per week generally Monday – Friday working hours but there will be an expectation to work occasional weekend and evening clinics. The post holder will need to be flexible as days of work will be arranged depending on the needs of the service. Previous gynaecological experience would be an advantage; however training will be given to the successful candidate.

Please give a detailed paragraph in the supporting information detailing why you are interested in this position.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Marie, Sam Erine or Rejani on 01865740492 or Valentina on 01865220559


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024

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A Superb and exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6; CPE/Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse post within the Vascular Surgical Ward at the John Radcliffe hospital. This combined role encompasses both an educational focus and involves Senior Nurse responsibilities.



Are you a band 5 staff Nurse with a strong interest in education and a passion to support and facilitate learning opportunities whilst developing your managerial and organisational skills to lead and develop a small team of nurses?

If you are interested in this position and would like more information we would like to hear from you.

Should you be interested please contact Sam Wallace - Ward Sister on 01865 (2) 21806

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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk



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 the OUH YouTube channel.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, individual with excellent communication skills with an ability to work well under pressure, whilst providing support and guidance to their team members and the ward team.

The post holder requires effective decision making skills and a good problem solving approach.


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024

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Cancer Directorate

Full Time 37.5 hours a week - Two posts available

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pathway Co-ordinator to join our administration team within the Cancer Directorate. Supporting the clinical teams to deliver high quality patient care, the postholder can make a real difference to the patient care experience.

Providing a pivotal role, you will liaise closely with Consultants, Nurses and MDT co-ordinators to co-ordinate and be responsible for efficient clinic management and delivery of administrative tasks. The post also has a supervisory element and would provide an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to build upon their NHS experience and knowledge and who is ready to take on more responsibilities. Whilst in post we would be able to offer you training with a dedicated team trainer and mentor to ensure that you have the right skills to continue to develop your career to progress and pursue future leadership and management roles.



The successful candidate can also look forward to

· Generous annual leave entitlement – 27 days (plus Bank Holidays) on joining the Trust which increases with length in service

· Flexible working (standard hours of work between 8.00 – 6.00 Mon – Fri no weekend or bank holiday working required)

· Working from Home options (on a rota basis, once fully trained)

· Modern working environment

· NHS discounts across varied businesses

· Continued professional development opportunities

In return we expect you to be motivated and hard working with a positive approach to providing excellent customer service.:



Interested? Then please contact us for an informal chat/visit or to find out more:

Emma.thomson@ouh.nhs.uk




1. To co-ordinate and be responsible for the provision of full secretarial and administrative services to the clinical team


1. To take a lead role in the management of lists and clinics, ensuring that all patients are seen within the required time scales and in accordance with NHS targets and Trust policies.


1. To take appropriate action to ensure that requests for diagnostics and follow-up appointments are processed in a timely fashion


1. To comply fully with elective access policy; i.e. The Specialty Coordinator will also operate a failsafe system whereby every patient is registered using appropriate software, regularly reviewed and monitored to assess where they are in their appropriate pathway e.g. timescale for referred tests and procedures, chasing departments if necessary for results.


1. To validate patients on the waiting list regularly as policy, actioning and recording all outcomes and removing patients from the waiting list where indicated


1. To arrange investigations, ensuring that these have been performed, results have been received,seen by relevant clinician and uploaded to correct software as appropriate within a timely manner.


1. To manage one’s defined areas within the speciality and be responsible for prioritising work, developing staff and reviewing working practices to ensure effective department procedures and communication structures are implemented.


1. To coordinate the day to day activities of assistant specialty coordinators. :


1. To train and supervise members of one’s team in all aspects of patient administration service and exceptional customer service, motivating, improving performance and promoting team values to achieve required outcomes. Contribute to the identification and planning of development needs for the team and individuals.


1. To contribute to the assessment of staff performance against objectives and be responsible for the performance development reviews of individuals. On a day to day basis support individual learning and development.


1. To be actively involved in the recruitment process.


1. To ensure that joint working and close co-operation is developed and maintained with internal and external staff groups, providing the clinical/operational services needed to maintain a complete and seamless service to patients.


1. To take responsibility for data quality within a defined area; investigating issues, rectifying processes and providing training as required.


1. To deal with complex enquires from staff, patients, relatives and visitors investigating and researching matters in order to provide information, guidance and advice to others in response to their queries in line with departmental key performance indicators.


1. Use Voice Recognition Software to take responsibility for ensuring that letters for the speciality are sent out within the defined turnaround time, being pro-active in ensuring that each clinic attendance has been documented.


1. To keep close liaison with the outpatients department in order to maintain smooth running of outpatient clinics and to keep the department informed of any known changes to forthcoming clinics. When requested, to organise and set up extra clinics and liaise closely with appointments staff, clinic staff and patients.


1. Taking responsibility of dealing with general communication including email, shared mailboxes and EPR communication centre


1. To liaise with other departments as required.


1. To undertake general administrative duties including filing, typing, photocopying, scanning, arrangement of meetings and taking minutes.


1. To maintain stock control and consumables


1. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records and legislation issued in relation to confidential data.


1. To carry out any other duties as directed by the management team/consultant. This may cover a wide range of duties including providing cover for other teams’ roles at or below this band.


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024

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Please refer to the job description and guidance notes attached for further information on this role

Core Role To support all administrative activities across the team. To ensure appropriate supplies of office stationery and pharmacy clinical trials equipment are ordered via NEP system, to process invoices and maintain stock control of departmental stationery levels. Assist with servicing of meetings; arranging meetings, preparing agendas, booking rooms, providing handouts, minute taking (or transcribe dictation from audio/copilot as required). To help maintain database of staff within the team; including start dates and leave dates, GCP certification, GMP training and CVs. To help maintain Pharmacy Clinical Trials sharepoint pages so that information is current and up to date. To assist in data collection, data entry and analysis for monthly KPIs of the department. To help in the preparation for the induction of new staff; including generating training folders, timetables. To ensure administrative support is provided to training events in the department To provide administrative support to the recruitment process; arranging interviews, booking rooms, chasing references where required. To support management team with any administrative tasks required in relation to eRoster system. To support management team with any administrative tasks required in relation to NHSP. Sort and categorise incoming emails to the generic Pharmacy Clinical Trials email account. Sort incoming paper mail. To undertake photocopying or scanning of documents as required for example monthly temperature records. To arrange site-to-site and site-to-patient deliveries where required. To facilitate temperature mapping with OxPQA team and communicate this with the rest of the team. To support with administrative planning for internal audits and inspections as necessary for Pharmacy Clinical Trials including Clinical Trials Aseptic Services team. To assist in managing SOPs to track staff that have/have not read the relevant SOPs and follow up for signing. Assist the team with the administrative tasks involved in closing down studies. Oversee the co-ordination of lockers, draws and trays for staff within the pharmacy clinical trials team. To ensure security is maintained; ensuring previous staff badges are returned to security. Liaise with facilities, estates regarding maintenance and upkeep of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials areas on all sites. To support communication within the department. To ensure efficient filing systems are in place and documents are stored and destroyed in accordance with appropriate guidance. Identify improvements and make suggestions on how they can be implemented within the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team. Ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Showing initiative and common sense at all times. Keeping up to date with Trust Policies and Procedures and core training. Participate in annual value based appraisal Maintaining good knowledge of relevant systems within the department. Confident with verbal commiunication with all all levels of professions. Good language and grammar skills for written communication. To be confident and competent with a variety of computer software including Word, Excel, Outlook email and Calendar, SharePoint and other basic web design packages and publishing software. To confident using new computer systems following appropriate training. Other administrative and clerical duteries as requested by the Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team and Associate Director of Pharmacy for Clinical Trials, Research and Manufacturing.

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Pharmacy Clinical Trials Business Administrator - Band 4 - Permanent

Hello! My name is Lina and I am a Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team Manager for the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team in Oxford and I'm very excited to share this new and exciting career opportunity with you.

As a team manager I am privileged to manage and support our fantastic technical team of Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants, Practitioners and Apprentices as we provide support services to clinical trial research teams on all our Trust sites throughout Oxfordshire.

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy consists of Pharmacists, Technicians, Assistants, Practitioners and Apprentices. We work closely with research teams across the trust and external representatives. A suitable candidate recruited to this role will act as a support to Clinical Trials Pharmacists and technical team.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Business Administrator role offered within our team then I would be very pleased to chat with you. You are more than welcome to call on the numbers below or even better, we can make an appointment for me to show you around and answer your questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.

As a Pharmacy Clinical Trials Business Administrator in our team, you will have an extremely varied role.

You will provide efficient, effective and professional administrative and secretarial support to the Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team including the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Aseptic Unit. The Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team works in an area with continuously developing and changing demands, which means that this role will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will involve working with colleagues across the organisation and in external organisations. The post holder requires a flexible approach with consistently high levels of attention to detail.

A successful candidate is required to possess:
• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration (OR equivalent, demonstrable experience- please contact recruiting manager prior to application)
• Good general education to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• GCSE Math and English at grade C / level 4 and above
• Typing to RSA level 3, clear, concise typing skills and good use of the English Language

Applicants without these essential qualifications will not be considered.

Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification attached, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.

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. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

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.
Core Role

• To support all administrative activities across the team.
• To ensure appropriate supplies of office stationery and pharmacy clinical trials equipment are ordered via NEP system, to process invoices and maintain stock control of departmental stationery levels.
• Assist with servicing of meetings; arranging meetings, preparing agendas, booking rooms, providing handouts, minute taking (or transcribe dictation from audio/copilot as required).
• To help maintain database of staff within the team; including start dates and leave dates, GCP certification, GMP training and CVs.
• To help maintain Pharmacy Clinical Trials sharepoint pages so that information is current and up to date.
• To assist in data collection, data entry and analysis for monthly KPIs of the department.
• To help in the preparation for the induction of new staff; including generating training folders, timetables.
• To ensure administrative support is provided to training events in the department
• To provide administrative support to the recruitment process; arranging interviews, booking rooms, chasing references where required.
• To support management team with any administrative tasks required in relation to eRoster system.
• To support management team with any administrative tasks required in relation to NHSP.
• Sort and categorise incoming emails to the generic Pharmacy Clinical Trials email account.
• Sort incoming paper mail.
• To undertake photocopying or scanning of documents as required for example monthly temperature records.
• To arrange site-to-site and site-to-patient deliveries where required.
• To facilitate temperature mapping with OxPQA team and communicate this with the rest of the team.
• To support with administrative planning for internal audits and inspections as necessary for Pharmacy Clinical Trials including Clinical Trials Aseptic Services team.
• To assist in managing SOPs to track staff that have/have not read the relevant SOPs and follow up for signing.
• Assist the team with the administrative tasks involved in closing down studies.
• Oversee the co-ordination of lockers, draws and trays for staff within the pharmacy clinical trials team.
• To ensure security is maintained; ensuring previous staff badges are returned to security.
• Liaise with facilities, estates regarding maintenance and upkeep of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials areas on all sites.
• To support communication within the department.
• To ensure efficient filing systems are in place and documents are stored and destroyed in accordance with appropriate guidance.
• Identify improvements and make suggestions on how they can be implemented within the Pharmacy Clinical Trials Team.
• Ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Showing initiative and common sense at all times.
• Keeping up to date with Trust Policies and Procedures and core training.
• Participate in annual value based appraisal
• Maintaining good knowledge of relevant systems within the department.
• Confident with verbal commiunication with all all levels of professions.
• Good language and grammar skills for written communication.
• To be confident and competent with a variety of computer software including Word, Excel, Outlook email and Calendar, SharePoint and other basic web design packages and publishing software.
• To confident using new computer systems following appropriate training.
• Other administrative and clerical duteries as requested by the Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team and Associate Director of Pharmacy for Clinical Trials, Research and Manufacturing.


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024

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The post holder will be an integral part of the PCC team, providing a vital link between professionals and service users, supporting children and their families. They will promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient and family centred care through research and evidence-based practice. They will be responsible for ensuring the emotional and psychological needs of patients and families are met throughout the critical care admission and beyond through individualised support and appropriate onward referral.

• Be a highly competent, knowledgeable practitioner in Paediatric Critical Care, ensuring provision of high-quality evidence-based nursing care for the family of our patients.
• Assess & address the emotional & psychological needs of patients & their families throughout the PCC stay from admission to discharge (including pre/post admission where appropriate).
• Provide effective nursing leadership, expertise, advice, & psychosocial support to families on PCC to ensure provision of high-quality care to children & families, addressing sensitive & complex issues.
• Facilitate referral & work in collaboration with appropriate support services.
• Act as a designated support resource to children, young people and families & other professionals caring for them.
• Facilitating access to family bereavement support & follow up care, linking with external support services.
• Facilitate the development of all staff within PCC in the support of families in critical care including end of life care & care after death
• Promote an innovative & progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient & family centred care through research & evidence-based practice.
• Support co-ordinated care of long-term patients & contribute to discharge planning.
• Ensure Patient & Public Involvement Feedback is integrated into service design and developments.
• Work in close co-operation with & communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and outside agencies.

Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) at OUH includes 17 co-located Level 2 and 3 critical care beds, delivering a wide range of specialist services to patients from Oxfordshire and the wider Thames Valley and Wessex Paediatric Critical Care Operational Delivery Network (TVW PCC ODN). We are a leading Neurosurgical and Major Trauma Centre and have a vast number of medical and surgical specialities. The unit is undergoing an exciting period of estate and workforce development and investment, with a move into newly built unit within the next 5 years.

SORT Retrieval Service OUH PCC Services include the SORT (Southampton Oxford Retrieval Team) service, delivered in collaboration with Southampton across TVW PCC ODN. It is staffed by doctors, ACPs and nurses from both Oxford and Southampton, with Oxford providing a retrieval team 24/7.

Critical Care Outreach Service is a team of experienced nurses who support all healthcare professionals in the assessment and management of unwell children across the children’s hospital, emergency department, and neonatal unit, following up and supporting children and families following discharge.

Education, Development and Training is provided through a structured competency-based development programme, and we are piloting an inhouse PCC L3 specialist course for nursing staff. Clinical and leadership career development pathways are available. We have a growing team of Advanced Clinical Practitioners who work across PCCU and SORT services at OUH.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role that can be found within this page.




This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

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The Health Play specialist uses theoretical knowledge & evidence-based practice the post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapeutic play interventions whilst being aware of the emotional needs of the hospitalised child and their family. We work very closely with the multi disciplinary team and the wider community. For further details please read the job description and person specification .

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role that can be found within this page.

Oncology Pharmacist Nuffield Health Oxford, The Manor Hospital | Fixed Term Contract for one year | Full time Up to £55,770 per annum, depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Build a brighter future while you're helping us build a healthier nation. At Nuffield Health, our approach is to fully integrate medicines into a personalised pathway of patient care. That means you'll benefit from a way of working that allows you to do the best job you can. It's everything you need to grow your career. It starts with you. As an Oncology Pharmacist at our Oxford, The Manor Hospital, you'll be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and you'll have proven post-qualification experience. It's also important that you have excellent communication and people skills, as you'll be working closely with our patients and a variety of clinical staff. As an Oncology Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the following: Patient Care: Clinically screen all SACT prescription and process the planning and ordering of treatments for patients. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize pharmaceutical care for oncology patients. Conduct medication reviews and provide personalized pharmaceutical care plans for oncology patients. Medication Management: Manage and review chemotherapy and other oncology-related drug therapies. Ensure the safe and effective use of oncology medications, including dose adjustments and monitoring for potential adverse effects. Advice patients on the use of SACT medications, side effects counselling and supplementary medication. Drug Information and Education: Serve as a resource for healthcare professionals, providing up-to-date information on oncology medications and treatment protocols. Educate patients and caregivers on the proper administration and management of oncology medications. Quality Assurance: Contribute to the development and maintenance of oncology pharmacy policies, procedures and protocols. Monitor and evaluate the quality and safety of oncology pharmacy services. Collaboration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including oncologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to enhance patient outcomes. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and meetings. Continuous Professional Development: Stay informed about the latest developments in oncology pharmacy practice through ongoing education and training. Actively participate in professional organizations and conferences. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From a season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme, to expert advice and support for your financial and emotional wellbeing. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Oxford Our modern hospital is based within a stone's throw of the historic City of Oxford, a world-renowned centre of excellence for surgical and medical expertise. We are proud of the wonderful environment and team we have established, providing our patients with first class care. We operate 6 well equipped and modern operating theatres with 64 well-presented ensuite rooms. We cater for inpatient and day care, providing a broad range of surgical specialties and clinics including Paediatrics, Oncology, Interventional Cardiology & Radiology, Orthopaedics, Endoscopy, Gynaecology, Urology, Ophthalmology as well as women's and men's health clinics. The hospital is located with excellent transport links by road and rail, both to and from London, Thames Valley, and the Midlands. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative nurse keen to develop managerial skills with the ability to problem solve, demonstrate leadership, and be motivated to support the ward sister, as well as role modelling and supporting junior team members and students. Clinical Practice This job description outlines the core requirements expected of a Band 5 nurse. As such the list below is not exhaustive. Specific requirements related to any specialist area of practice will be outlined with the prospective post holder and included as an addition to these generic descriptors as role specific prior to employment. Patient Care Demonstrate and promote a patient and family centred style of clinical practice. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge. Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team and multi-disciplinary team information regarding the care given to patients, communicating changes as they occur. Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family and other staff as required. Identify and discuss patient needs with the team/staff, patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team. Be able to plan own workload. Demonstrate a problem solving approach to effectively execute planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised plans of care based on a holistic model of care. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times. Professional Practice Ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed best practice. Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care. With supervision and assistance, take on increased responsibility (for example being a named nurse), recognising own limitations and seeking help appropriately. As negotiated with Sister/Charge Nurse set and maintain standards of practice, conduct and decision making. Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust IT systems including the use of electronic patient records, (EPR) , email and associated professional media ensuring that data is entered in an accurate and timely fashion, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure. Engage in and promote a paper light approach to information management. Maintain regular use of email and other modes of communication in order to keep abreast of information disseminated across the Trust Adhere to the NMC Code at all times and practice within the NMC Scope of Professional practice, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times. Adhere to the Data Protection Act. Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of Accountability, Responsibility and Duty of Care and work towards the provision of support and education for less experienced and non-registered staff on the implications for practice. Leadership and Management Undertake the responsibilities associated with being the Team Coordinator (in rotation with other staff) to manage allocated resources effectively and efficiently. This includes inputting into electronic patient acuity and dependency and safe staffing tools on a daily basis Ensure that prescribed treatments and plans are in the patients best interests and are carried out as appropriate, and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patients condition. Ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act regulations 2010 by adhering to the Care Quality Commission standards at all times raising concerns to Sister/charge Nurse or an appropriate senior person. Contribute toward projects and audits being undertaken in the department, as directed by Sister or deputies. Ensure the appropriate management of clinical and general waste and that staffing resources are used appropriately when prescribing and implementing care and treatments. Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in departmental and Trust protocols and procedures, assist the Sister / Charge Nurse in investigating incidents as required. Be proactive in seeking a response to the issues raised in order to disseminate the actions identified and provide own account of events if asked to support an investigation. Demonstrate an awareness of and compliance with Health and Safety Regulations that apply to staff and patients. To escalate concerns to senior staff in an appropriate and timely manner. Be familiar with the Oxford Model of Exemplary Nursing and Midwifery Practice and ensure that key performance indicators are met. Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with team leaders/ Sister. Discuss personal and professional development needs during an annual appraisal, developing, agreeing and documenting action points in the electronic recording and personal development plan. Ensure that a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the Trust and the professionalism of its staff is portrayed. Education and Training Be actively involved in, and support departmental education programmes. Complete or be working towards any local and Trust competency frameworks within a time frame agreed with the Sister/ Charge Nurse and with the support of a named mentor. Take all opportunities to contribute to the education and practical training of learners and less experienced staff in order to provide uniformity and promotion of professional standards. Develop the skills to supervise, mentor, support and educate less experienced and non-registered staff in the clinical practice setting Undertake all relevant Statutory and Mandatory (SME) training using the Trust E-Learning packages and study opportunities. Demonstrate a commitment to research based practice and clinical excellence and play an active part in the introduction of research-based change to improve patient centred care. Undertake the responsibilities of a mentor participating in induction and orientation programmes, guiding practice, assessing competence, enabling and supporting learning. Improving Quality and Developing Practice Comply with PREP (in full) requirements for NMC Revalidation, identifying own learning needs and ensuring own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments. Demonstrate a commitment to evidence based practice and clinical excellence. Using these skills works collegiately to promote innovation and work within the nursing team in the provision of an excellent standard of patient care in line with Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) values and The Oxford Model of Exemplary Nursing and Midwifery Practice. Develop and share own clinical knowledge with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and as relevant with practitioners both locally and nationally. Act as a role model for the nursing/midwifery team promoting consistent professional and clinical excellence. Provide support to less experienced staff. Engage in Clinical Supervision in order to gain an appreciation of its value in clinical practice. Identify own development needs, aligning these to service requirements and personal aspirations. Proactively develop and improve own practice using all available resources. Understand and contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to the specialist area. Participate in the OUH culture of audit and research in practice Keep up to date with professional issues that influence nursing practice relating to the area of clinical practice, management education and research. Promote and practice, evidence based nursing care, embracing new ideas and changes for the benefit of patient care. Openly question and challenge nursing practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.

The general requirement for full time working is to work 7.5hrs per day, to be worked between SPAs opening hours of Monday Friday 9am - 5pm. Our base is at Raglan House in Cowley, Oxford. As an organisation we offer flexibility in terms of hours and work base.We pride ourselves on embedding team cohesion, support and appreciation opportunities over the working week, to support us all in the hard work we deliver. There is excellent work/life balance and ensure we look after staffs wellbeing. We pride ourselves on staff development and have successfully recruited and retained a number of our team members via developmental posts. We have a strong team ethic in the SPA, with all team members contributing towards a tailored care plan for each of our patients. SPA are also the proud owners of a staff recognition award! Come and join us!