Band 5 Registered Nurse – Paediatric Critical Care

The Band 5 Registered Nurse (RN) in Paediatric Critical Care plays an essential role in delivering high-quality specialist care to critically ill infants, children, and young people. As a key contributor to clinical excellence at Oxford, the Band 5 RN ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This position requires strong clinical reasoning, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Typical duties include patient assessment, contributing to diagnosis, developing and implementing care plans, monitoring outcomes, maintaining detailed clinical records, and supporting governance, audit, and service-improvement activity.

The role involves active participation in team meetings, training sessions, and quality initiatives designed to enhance patient and family experience within the critical care environment. Professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability are essential, particularly when caring for patients with high-acuity needs and communicating with families during stressful and emotionally difficult circumstances.

In addition to core clinical responsibilities, the Band 5 RN is expected to support junior staff, contribute to teaching, and engage in continuous learning to maintain and develop professional competence. The ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise effectively, and remain calm under pressure is fundamental in a dynamic and demanding clinical setting.

The role requires adherence to all clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect. Leadership qualities such as problem-solving, initiative, and strategic thinking further strengthen the nurse’s contribution to overall service effectiveness.

Strong interpersonal skills and a child- and family-centred approach underpin the position, ensuring that care delivery aligns with organisational values and supports Oxford’s broader healthcare mission. The role demands ongoing professional development, adaptability, strong teamwork, and a sustained commitment to delivering consistently high-quality paediatric critical care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, effective, high‑quality clinical services.
• Conduct assessments and develop patient‑centred treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in training, teaching, and supervision where appropriate.
• Uphold safeguarding, governance, and regulatory standards.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant professional qualification and registration.
• Experience in the specialty of practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workloads.
• Commitment to evidence‑based and patient‑centred care.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Professionalism, reliability, and problem‑solving skills.