Job Description

Job Title:

Interim Deputy Chief Nursing Officer

Trust:

Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

OUH Hospital Sites - main Hospital John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford

Pay Rates:

62.02 -99.23 Per Hours

Patterns:

Flexible

About the Trust:

As one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) provides a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation), medical education, training and research. Enjoy the benefits of living in Oxfordshire, from the nearby Cotswolds, rural locations and picturesque villages to busy market towns and the historic city of Oxford itself, there's something for everyone. The Trust also participates in several schemes, including a staff lottery and cycle to work scheme.

Why might this job interest you?

Being an Interim Deputy Chief Nursing Officer in the NHS is both demanding and incredibly fulfilling. It involves providing specialised, high-level care to critically ill patients who require constant monitoring and complex medical interventions. The flexibility in scheduling enables intensive care nurses to balance their professional commitments with personal responsibilities, ensuring they can provide optimal care while maintaining their well-being. It's a role that requires dedication, resilience, and a compassionate approach to ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients in intensive care units.

What you can add:

Leadership & Strategy

: Deputise for the Chief Nursing Officer; lead strategic planning and nursing standards.

Professional Oversight

: Provide leadership to 6,000 nurses, midwives, and AHPs; ensure continuous improvement in patient care.

Governance & Compliance

: Interface with regulatory bodies; oversee risk management, safeguarding, infection control, and digitalisation.

Workforce & Development

: Lead workforce planning, recruitment, development; manage budgets and efficiency savings.

Quality & Innovation

: Drive service redesign, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice; promote research and audit.

External Engagement

: Represent the Trust nationally; build partnerships across health and social care systems.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

: Champion inclusive practices and improve outcomes for protected groups.

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

Qualifications

:

RN/RM/RSCN registration Masters in health-related subject Extensive senior nursing and managerial experience Proven track record in clinical leadership and change management

Experience :

Extensive senior nursing and managerial experience within a large acute Trust Extensive experience as an experienced clinical practitioner Demonstrated breadth and depth of understanding of current NHS Policy and ability to interpret and implement in practice Significant experience across a range of health care priorities Experience in developing clinical teams Experience of working with national programmes and initiatives Experience in managing large-scale change successfully Evidence of influence and negotiating skills Evidence of successful change management Evidence of managing projects Evidence of managing conflict and deploying successful conflict resolution strategies Evidence of securing funding to support organisational initiatives Ability to work with different disciplines across the health, education and social care settings Evidence of undertaking audit and contributing to research programmes Contributor to research studies

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Carebe part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: 62.02-99.23 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount
Work Location: In person