Total 35 Senior Executive job vacancies in Headington, Oxford

NHS AfC: Band 5 SeniorClinical Trials Pharmacy Technician - Permanent(applicants who do not meet essential criteria should still apply as post can be offered as a Band 4 to Band 5 progression position)

Hello,

My name is Lina and I am Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician Team Manager for the Clinical Trials team in Oxford.

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

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy consists of Pharmacists, Technicians, Practitioners, Assistants and Apprentices. We receive support from rotational staff such as student technicians, pharmacists. We work closely with research teams across the trust and external representatives.

If you are interested in an informal discussion about the Pharmacy Technician role offered within our team then I would be very happy to chat with you about this. 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. Looking forward to hearing from you!


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As a Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician in our team, you will have an extremely varied role – you will be involved in maintaining the supply chain of Clinical Trial medications to research nurses who deliver treatment to patients, maintaining financial records, completing drug accountability activities, closing down and archiving of completed studies, as well as facilitating meetings from sponsors.

A successful candidate should possess:
• Relevant Pharmacy Technician qualification and registration with GPHC (B4 and B5)
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician accreditation (B5 only)

Please make sure that you read both job descriptions and person specifications attached below, 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.

Your core role in Clinical Trials Pharmacy would be to:

Obtain and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training, apply principles of GCP in the management of clinical trials and work within the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and EU directive relating to Clinical Trials, communicate with Investigators, Research Nurses, Trust R&D, Sponsors, Clinical Research Associates and Pharmacy staff during the set-up and running of a clinical trial, ensure clinical trial protocols and SOPs are followed during dispensing of clinical trial investigational medicinal products and other drugs included in the protocol, order and receive in clinical trial drugs, process receipt paperwork and acknowledge receipt on IVRS (Electronic Medication Supply) systems, check stock levels and expiry dates of clinical trial drugs and keep balance logs up to date, assist with the packing down and re-labelling of clinical trial drugs if required, assist with the preparation for monitoring meetings, audits and inspections, maintain Clinical Trial files ensuring items can easily be located and are presentable, process returned clinical trial drugs and ensure the paperwork is kept in order, participate in the statutory temperature monitoring of clinical trial stocks, assist with the destruction of clinical trial medication, assist with the closedown and archiving of clinical trial files, represent the Clinical Trials Team to update the dispensary staff at meetings, liaise with Research Nurses to update them on trial progress, stock levels etc, assist in the collection of data as requested by the Senior Clinical Trial Technician or Clinical Trial Pharmacists, assist in maintaining financial records, including the generation of invoices, checking payments etc, assist with general administration such as organising set up meetings etc and be a point of contact within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Team, maintain clinical trial filing systems and drug accountability documentation for clinical trials, use the computer system and other information technology in all areas of Pharmacy.

Additionally, you would be involved in supporting Clinical Trial Aseptic Unit to:

Participate in the day to day running of the CTASU in line with the rota system, participate in safe systems of work and documentation of these, undertake safe and accurate preparation of a wide range of aseptic products on a daily basis, including cytotoxics, epidurals, antibiotics, injectables, novel agents and monoclonal antibodies, maintain personal expertise, skills and necessary knowledge of the technical aspects of aseptic and non-aseptic dispensing, ensure products are prepared according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), assemble drugs and consumables required for preparation of aseptic products, accurately recording batch numbers and expiry dates, be responsible for the accurate completion of product worksheets and labels, assigning batch numbers to aseptically prepared products, accurately and safely label aseptically prepared products, facilitate the quality assurance of products and to notify the Senior Aseptic Technician of any incidents and procedural deficiencies, be responsible for ensuring finished products are packed prior to distribution to ensure the prompt and safe delivery, ensure finished products are transported in the appropriate environment taking into account any physical & legal requirements, be responsible for unpacking and receipt of deliveries, undertake regular expiry date checking to identify expired or short dated stock, be responsible for monitoring drug stock and consumable levels and replenishing, ensure that all equipment within CTASU is in good working order and serviced regularly, participate in the clean room/isolator cleaning rota, assist in environmental and physical monitoring of the CTASU, be involved in the maintenance of departmental records including staff training, environmental monitoring, cleaning, maintenance logs and worksheets, where applicable to be involved in the delivery of drugs to clinical areas




This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Specialist Research Nurse to join the Oxford Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) team at the Churchill Hospital.

The Senior Specialist Nurse will lead the nursing team to provide expert nursing care to patients referred to the Oxford BMT service contributing to this within the BMT pathway through management of their own caseload.

The post holder will work in collaboration with the Haematology Trial Unit , which is involved in a wide spectrum of clinical research relating to blood disorders including advanced cellular therapeutics. The team works in collaboration with academic and commercial partners/other funding bodies and is responsible for the delivery of the phase 1-3 haematology research portfolio.

If you are a dynamic, experienced nurse leader with the passion and vision to be part of this exciting service, then we would like to hear from you.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact melanie.westmoreland@ouh.nhs.uk

The Specialist Research Nurse will
• Responsibility for operational management of the clinical research delivery team

Responsibility for strategic leadership of clinical research delivery team

Responsibility for the management of the trial portfolio and own allocated portfolio of studies and study participants including, as required:

Ø Leading and co-ordinating a portfolio of studies

Ø Planning

Ø Scheduling

Ø Conduct including intervention

Ø Recruitment & retention of participants

Data management

v Fulfil the expectations and capabilities as delegated by the Sponsor, Chief Investigator or Principal Investigator as set out in GCP & Research Governance Framework

v Work collaboratively with OUH and external research & service delivery colleagues to ensure high quality participant care and research delivery.

v Work collaboratively with service delivery colleagues to promote clinical research delivery and integrated care delivery as appropriate.

v Act as PI/CI on non-interventional studies, as appropriate.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is 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

For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

In summary, the post holder will provide expert nursing care to patients enrolled into clinical trials at the Oxford BMT Research service.

Specifically, this would include:


• Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in cell therapy clinical research trials (eg bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy trials)

• Manage own clinical workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies.

• Practice in compliance with the code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions, taking responsibility for clinical decisions where competent to do so.

• Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of clinical research participants.

• Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to study entry and participation.

• Deliver effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required. Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement Senior Research Nurse JD (Jan 2023)

• Provides and receives highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion and empathy

• Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture

• Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs.

• Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance.

• Lead the completion of administrative tasks, including feasibility, study set up, close out & archiving.

• Ensure compliance with agreed SOPs, across all team members.

• Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential study participants.

• Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments.

• Support the haematology ward, ambulatory care and day treatment unit staff in caring for these patients




This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

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For full details of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description. In summary, the post holder will provide expert nursing care to patients enrolled into clinical trials at the Oxford BMT Research service. Specifically, this would include: Be responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care during participation in cell therapy clinical research trials (eg bone marrow transplant or CAR-T therapy trials) Manage own clinical workload and co-ordinate allocated clinical trials and research studies. Practice in compliance with the code of professional conduct, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, or omissions, taking responsibility for clinical decisions where competent to do so. Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of clinical research participants. Utilise effective communication skills through a variety of methods, supporting participants in decision making in relation to study entry and participation. Deliver effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required, which includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required. Learning, Respect, Delivery, Excellence, Compassion, Improvement Senior Research Nurse JD (Jan 2023) Provides and receives highly sensitive, complex or contentious information relating to participant involvement and care, and communicates information to participants, families or carers with respect, compassion and empathy Able to competently perform a range of clinical procedures as required as part of the research protocol, ensuring accurate data capture Participate in and ensure compliance with Informed Consent Procedures, acting within boundaries of own competency, research regulation and Trust policies/SOPs. Use own professional judgment identifying when to escalate and seek senior support/guidance. Lead the completion of administrative tasks, including feasibility, study set up, close out & archiving. Ensure compliance with agreed SOPs, across all team members. Ensure all necessary regulatory approvals are in place prior to approaching potential study participants. Work within the limits of the approved protocol and any approved amendments. Support the haematology ward, ambulatory care and day treatment unit staff in caring for these patients

Sales Executive
Nuffield Health Oxfordshire FWC | Sales | Permanent | Full time
£25,480.00 per annum + commission
40 hours per week (including weekends)

Our club isn't just a gym. It's a fitness facility with a fully integrated holistic health centre and a range of health experts, from personal trainers to health mentors, nutritionists, wellbeing advisors, physiotherapists, physiologists and GPs. So, this isn't your average sales role.

As a Sales Executive at our Oxfordshire Fitness and Wellbeing Club, you'll be inspiring, motivational and know how to light up a room. You have the ability to match people to products, based on their personal needs and experience. In addition, you're confident about working towards targets - and you're tenacious about achieving them.

As a Sales Executive, you will:

• Help one of the nation's strongest health brands keep growing.

• Motivate our customers to improve their health and fitness.

• Identify what people want from their gym membership and deliver the packages that suit their needs.

• Spend time in the local community, creating events and visiting businesses to raise awareness of everything we offer.

• Develop a sales-focused culture throughout our club.

• Inspire and encourage the team to work together to achieve our sales targets.

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. Here, you'll find gym membership, private healthcare, a cycle to work scheme, financial wellbeing advice and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

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.

About Us

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is our 'front door' to children's social care and receives all safeguarding referrals for children in Oxfordshire.With the help of our partner agencies, we quickly identify risks to vulnerable children and provide a safe and timely response to decide the most effective interventions.

About the Role

The role of Senior Practitioner in MASH is an importantone; you will be responsible for reviewing referrals and determining the most appropriate response to meet a child's needs.With your team of Senior Practitioners and the support of your managers, you will ensure decisions are clear, evidence-based and made at pace to ensure our children receive a timely and safe response.

About you

This is a key safeguarding role and therefore you need to be an experienced social worker with at least 3 years post qualifying experience in a child safeguarding role.The MASH is a busy, fast-paced environment, and so you should have experience of working in a busy duty and response environment. Previous experience in a MASH team is desirable.

Rewards and benefits

It really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees too.We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology tosupport agile working.We offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities tosupport your ongoing development.

We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday. You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 19.9% of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.

Ourcommitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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To act as the patients advocate during the perioperative period of care To be responsible for anticipating and providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team To participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care Follow Codes of Professional Practice providing high quality and safe care to patients undergoing procedures within the Perioperative environment Work effectively within a team Please see accompanying job description and person specification

Sales Executive vacancy - Oxford
Salary: £20,000 basic, OTE £45,000 (uncapped).
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm (Day off in lieu), Saturdays 8:30am - 5pm, and 1 in 3 Sundays 10am - 4pm.

I am recruiting a Sales Executive for my clients showroom located in Oxford. They are part of a nationwide company with fantastic benfits and progression opportunities.

They have a fantastic reputation and pride themselves in fostering a great work environment.

Fantastic benefits Sales Executive package includes:

• Company car
• 25 days annual leave rising with service
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Discounted Parts / Service scheme

Sales Executive role:

• To help and advise customers make the right choices when choosing a vehicle
• To discuss finance options with the customer
• To work closely with the Sales Manager to achieve targets

Sales Executive Requirements:

• You must have at least two years of experience in car sales
• Full clean driving licence

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

INDSE

Vacancy reference: OC19028

Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Car Sales Executive, Trainee Car Sales Executive, Commercial Sales Executive, Sales Experts, Business Manager, Transaction Manager, Sales Controller, Sales Manager, General Sales Manager, Fleet Sales Executives, BDM, Business Development Manager, Sales Administrator.

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Company Description

Senior Chef De Partie – Term Time Plus Position

We are seeking a dedicated and talented Senior Chef De Partie to join our culinary team, providing an outstanding dining experience at one of Oxford’s prestigious independent schools. This is a fantastic role for a chef passionate about crafting nutritious and creative meals for a vibrant educational community.

Position Details:

• Hours: 40 per week
• Rate: £15.11 per hour
• Term Time Plus: 41 total weeks per year, consisting of 35.4 working weeks during the academic term and an additional 5.6 weeks of paid holiday.

As the Senior Chef De Partie, you’ll have a pivotal role in ensuring high standards in meal preparation and service for our students and staff. This position supports work-life balance and offers the opportunity to work within a well-structured, dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence. If you are committed to delivering exceptional quality and are ready to advance in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

If you’re seeking an employer committed to your professional growth, who values your contribution, and who will invest in your future, then look no further! Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Job Description

Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and cook menu items as directed by the Sous or Head Chef.
• Assist in the development and planning of menus, incorporating future food trends and innovative service concepts that align with the location’s needs.
• Support stock-taking activities when required.
• Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of your section.

Client Service:

• Deliver prompt and efficient service to consistently exceed customer expectations.
• Remain customer-focused at all times, approachable, and dedicated to fulfilling customer needs beyond expectations.

People:

• Work collaboratively with your team, offering help where needed.
• Treat team members with respect, fostering a positive work environment.
• Guide and instruct Commis Chefs in food preparation and cooking techniques, as directed by the Sous or Head Chef.

Financial Management:

• Compile food orders for sections under your supervision, ensuring food standards and costs are agreed upon with the Head Chef.
• Monitor and record stock, deliveries, and wastage in line with company standards.
• Gain knowledge of food costing, sales mix, and menu planning.

Health & Safety, Food Safety, and the Environment:

• Adhere to the company’s hygiene, health, and safety policies.
• Follow the company’s cleaning schedules rigorously.
• Maintain food storage areas in accordance with hygiene, health, and safety procedures.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for your personal development, with guidance from the Sous or Head Chef, and attend any required training.
• Demonstrate commitment to company values in all aspects of your role.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business.
• Respond to reasonable requests from clients or Holroyd Howe management.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s safer recruitment and safeguarding policies at all times while at work.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a similar job is required, candidate will be subject to trade test.

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

IND1

Your wellbeing is a top priority. We have an award winning, wellbeing team within the service and work hard to ensure that a supportive, collaborative and productive culture is in place. We offer robust supervision from skilled supervisors/managers and ongoing Continuing Professional Development including external training. The service has around 200 staff including Psychological Therapists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and staff from our partnership organisations. A team of clinical supervisors and managers support staff to deliver the service effectively and safely. Qualified PWPs are expected to comply with the national requirement effective from 10th June 2022, for PWP registration with the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Registration must be maintained annually, at the practitioners expense. Please ensure you complete the section within this application form asking for your PIN. If you are awaiting confirmation of registration, please provide evidence of your submission for registration. Successful candidates who have not completed the approval process will be required to practice at a training grade (Band 4), and will be paid accordingly, until such time as the registration is confirmed. In this role, your main responsibilities will be to carry out screening calls and deliver low intensity intervention, offer line management and Case Management Supervision to other trainee and qualified PWPs, focus on the quality of interventions ensuring adherence to the evidence base, to stay up to date with clinical and policy changes and support others to do the same and to contribute to the development of the service. Please see JD for further information. If you have any questions or queries about the role, please contact Rachel Balster on rachel.balster@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk . *Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received*

To ensure confidentiality and security of patient data is maintained at all times in compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR To ensure confidentiality of staff, patients and carers is maintained in line with Trust policy. To work closely with team members, provide a flexible service and be willing to assist other staff as and when required. To work as a member of a team with the team administrators and office manager to assist the smooth running of the secretarial and administrative provision and delegation of workload. To attend appropriate mandatory training courses in line with requirements of the role, Health and Safety Regulations and as part of personal development, e.g. systems training, fire awareness training, appraisals. To carry out any other duties as requested by the Team Manager to ensure the quality of service provided by the team. Photocopying, collating and processing information and any similar duties which may be necessary in order to facilitate the secretarial and administrative work. Taking and producing meeting minutes and following actions arising. To undertake any other reasonable tasks as determined by the Office Manager. This post will be fulltime, Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00. You will be based at the Warneford Hospital working within one of our three sub-teams. Parking is currently available for staff. If you have any questions about the role or the team, please do get in touch with Dee Kyaagba, Office and Administration Manager, on 07765545451 So, if you have administration experience and are interested in working in a Mental Health setting, this could be the opportunity for you and just the team member we are looking for!

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We currently have a post for a Senior Anaesthetic and Recovery Practitioner in the Women's centre theatres . Within the women's centre we have 5 theatres 3 obstetrics, of which 2 are emergency and 1 elective and 2 gynaecology theatres split across 2 floors.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated senior anaesthetic and recovery practitioner to join our team within the women's centre . You will be expected to have at least 3 years of extensive experience in gynae and or obstetrics and have completed an equivalent practice supervisor/assessor course. Applicants must have excellent communication, informed negotiating, and effective leadership skills to thrive in a busy team environment. You will be encouraged and supported to further develop using the learning opportunities available. There is a structured orientation programme and appraisal system in place to support your development whilst being supported by your team leader and education team. The directorate has a comprehensive Education Strategy to underpin the development of all grades of staff within theatres, to facilitate career development and progression.

Please see the accompanying job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is 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 the OUH YouTube channel.
• 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 Team Leader 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/ /unit coordinator.
• 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.
• Be actively involved in the development, delivery and support of departmental education programmes as agreed.
• Complete or be working towards any local and Trust competency frameworks within a time frame agreed with the Team Leader and with the support of a named mentor.
• Supervise, teach and support the nursing/ODP and non-nursing staff involved in direct patient care, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake the planned care, within a conducive learning environment.
• Undertake all relevant Statutory and Mandatory (SM) 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 ongoing introduction of research-based change to improve patient centred care


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

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Are you a Nursing Assistant looking for opportunities to progress your career?

Are you keen to learn more about oncology and develop your skills?

Would you enjoy working in a rewarding setting?

If the answer is yes then read on!

We are looking for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our nursing teams in oncology based at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford. We’re looking for anexperienced Healthcare Support Worker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is keen to learn and take on new clinical skills to work alongside our nursing teams. You will have an enthusiastic, committed and professional approach to the delivery of care, ensuring the best patient experience. You should be an excellent team player with the ability to use your own initiative and judgement to resolve issues. You will have a tactful and sensitive manner with the ability to work under pressure.Previous Nursing Assistant experience and successful completion of the Care Certificate (or equivalent healthcare qualification) is essential, along with an ability to demonstrate compassion and a commitment to learning new skills.

Successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with teams that are passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families. There are many opportunities for personal and professional development for candidates who shine and want to progress their career within the NHS.

As a member of the team in this enhanced role you will support and work closely with registered practitioners to deliver a high standard of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment without the need for direct supervision.

You will work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area or department. This will be undertaken whilst maintaining the dignity and privacy of all patients and respect their right to confidentiality.


You will complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or Care Certificate as required.



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 the OUH YouTube channel.

Patient Care

· Undertake a range of delegated and specific clinical skills for patients that demonstrate an enhanced level of competency /technical expertise documented in the plan of care (see specific clinicalskills).

· Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting and reassuring patients and their families/carers and preparing specific equipment asnecessary.

· Monitor closely patients having undergone a clinical activity ensuring their safety, comfort and well – being.

· To assist all patients of all genders with their personal care needs, empowering patients, and/or families/carers and actively encouraging participation. This may involve maintaining hygiene needs for individuals such as helping patients to wash and dress themselves and assisting with toileting needs, maintaining privacy and dignity at alltimes.

· To asses and monitor the patient’s skin integrity and to report and document immediately any changes or concerns in theircondition.

· To demonstrate clinical competence in order to undertake minor dressings and treatment and as specified in the plan of care and in consultation with the registeredpractitioner.

· To actively encourage all patients, families/carers to share the responsibility for maintenance of their health and to promote healthy living where appropriate and identified as part of the careplan.

· Assist patients to mobilise safely taking account of developmental/physical needs, using equipment and techniques as prescribed and recorded in plan of care and contribute to the falls and moving and handling riskassessment.

· Assist in the care of a patient requiring end of life care in accordance within their spiritual and cultural needs.

· Assist as appropriate in the support of families/carers of patients receiving end of lifecare.

· Recognise when a patient’s condition changes and seek advice and expertise from registered practitioners in accordance with Trustpolicy.

· Contribute to, understand and report identified patient risk assessments, e.g. nutritional assessment scores, slips, trips and falls assessment, e.g. Humpty Dumpty, use of medical devices as appropriate in line with Trust policy.

· To perform clinical observations (following appropriate assessment of competence) accurately recording using agreed electronic National Early Warning Systems such as SEND and report and escalate any concerns appropriately by reporting to the registered practitionerimmediately.

· Participate in the initial assessment of patient needs under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner.

· To assist patients to meet their food and fluid intake giving attention to special diets, supplements, enteral feeding and cultural requirements and to recognise and understand the importance of adequate nutrition and hydration. In order to avoid malnutrition ensure an age appropriate nutritional assessment is undertaken for example, STRONG/MUST. All food, nutritional supplements and fluid intake should be recorded accurately asrequired.

· Seek support for self and others following an untowardincident.

· Report and raise concerns in relation to poor practice, attitude and behaviour of any health care professional through appropriatechannels.

· Undertake patient transfer and escort duties between departments as appropriate and as perpolicy.


· Recognise where a patient or family member/carer is becoming agitated, disorientated or appears non-compliant with care or treatment, treatment, support colleagues and report immediately to a registeredpractitioner.

· Respond swiftly to individuals who require immediate assistance, are in pain, distressed, reporting to a registeredpractitioner.

· Competently obtain specimens as requested such as Mid-Stream Urine, stool, sputum, Urine analysis, hospital acquired infections and any more specialist specimen as directed by the registered practitioner ensuring accurate labelling and transportation as per Trustpolicy.
• Demonstrate good understanding of Safeguarding Children, the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional asrequired

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Patient Care Undertake a range of delegated and specific clinical skills for patients that demonstrate an enhanced level of competency /technical expertise documented in the plan of care (see specific clinical skills). Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting and reassuring patients and their families/carers and preparing specific equipment as necessary. Monitor closely patients having undergone a clinical activity ensuring their safety, comfort and well being. To assist all patients of all genders with their personal care needs, empowering patients, and/or families/carers and actively encouraging participation. This may involve maintaining hygiene needs for individuals such as helping patients to wash and dress themselves and assisting with toileting needs, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. To asses and monitor the patients skin integrity and to report and document immediately any changes or concerns in their condition. To demonstrate clinical competence in order to undertake minor dressings and treatment and as specified in the plan of care and in consultation with the registered practitioner. To actively encourage all patients, families/carers to share the responsibility for maintenance of their health and to promote healthy living where appropriate and identified as part of the care plan. Assist patients to mobilise safely taking account of developmental/physical needs, using equipment and techniques as prescribed and recorded in plan of care and contribute to the falls and moving and handling risk assessment. Assist in the care of a patient requiring end of life care in accordance within their spiritual and cultural needs. Assist as appropriate in the support of families/carers of patients receiving end of life care. Recognise when a patients condition changes and seek advice and expertise from registered practitioners in accordance with Trust policy. Contribute to, understand and report identified patient risk assessments, e.g. nutritional assessment scores, slips, trips and falls assessment, e.g. Humpty Dumpty, use of medical devices as appropriate in line with Trust policy. To perform clinical observations (following appropriate assessment of competence) accurately recording using agreed electronic National Early Warning Systems such as SEND and report and escalate any concerns appropriately by reporting to the registered practitioner immediately. Participate in the initial assessment of patient needs under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner. To assist patients to meet their food and fluid intake giving attention to special diets, supplements, enteral feeding and cultural requirements and to recognise and understand the importance of adequate nutrition and hydration. In order to avoid malnutrition ensure an age appropriate nutritional assessment is undertaken for example, STRONG/MUST. All food, nutritional supplements and fluid intake should be recorded accurately as required. Seek support for self and others following an untoward incident. Report and raise concerns in relation to poor practice, attitude and behaviour of any health care professional through appropriate channels. Undertake patient transfer and escort duties between departments as appropriate and as per policy. Recognise where a patient or family member/carer is becoming agitated, disorientated or appears non-compliant with care or treatment, treatment, support colleagues and report immediately to a registered practitioner. Respond swiftly to individuals who require immediate assistance, are in pain, distressed, reporting to a registered practitioner. Competently obtain specimens as requested such as Mid-Stream Urine, stool, sputum, Urine analysis, hospital acquired infections and any more specialist specimen as directed by the registered practitioner ensuring accurate labelling and transportation as per Trust policy. Demonstrate good understanding of Safeguarding Children, the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the Registered Nurse or registered care professional as required **Please see full Job Description for more details**

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 Team Leader 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/ /unit coordinator. 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. Be actively involved in the development, delivery and support of departmental education programmes as agreed. Complete or be working towards any local and Trust competency frameworks within a time frame agreed with the Team Leader and with the support of a named mentor. Supervise, teach and support the nursing/ODP and non-nursing staff involved in direct patient care, ensuring they have the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake the planned care, within a conducive learning environment. Undertake all relevant Statutory and Mandatory (SM) 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 ongoing introduction of research-based change to improve patient centred care

As a member of the team be able to prioritise and contribute to the delivery of high standards of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment under the direction of a registered practitioner. As part of the wider team assist in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area/department. To maintainthe dignity and privacy of all patients and their families and carers and respect their right to confidentiality.