Band 6 Nurse - Senior Duty Lead (sdl) in Oxford, Oxfordshire

Job Title: Band 6 Nurse – Senior Duty Lead (SDL)
Specialism: HEAL – Nurse
Location: Oxford, UK
Salary: £26.00 per hour (Weekdays)

Band 6 Nurse – Senior Duty Lead (SDL) within HEAL – Nurse in Oxford, earning £26.00 per hour on an ongoing basis. This exciting full-time locum opportunity offers the chance to combine clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities while supporting one of the UK's largest health research programmes. Working within mobile units across Oxford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Wembley, and Slough, you will lead clinical teams delivering blood collection services and ensure the highest standards of participant care, safety, and operational efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse with strong leadership skills and proven phlebotomy expertise who is looking to further develop their career within an innovative healthcare environment.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy consistent hours and the stability of a full-time position while developing your leadership skills.

• Hourly Pay: Earn competitive rates that recognise your clinical expertise and leadership responsibilities.

• Flexible Working Opportunities: Benefit from a role that offers variety in both location and daily activities.

• Travel Experience: Work across multiple locations, meeting diverse communities and gaining varied professional experiences.

• Career Development: Expand your leadership, operational management, and clinical skills within a supportive environment.

• Meaningful Contribution: Play a key role in supporting a major health research programme that contributes to future healthcare advancements.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional participant experiences.

What you will do:

• Lead Healthcare Assistants and clinic staff in the daily delivery of blood collection services.

• Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed and maintained throughout clinic operations.

• Oversee clinic setup, workflow, and operational processes to ensure efficient service delivery.

• Monitor compliance with PPE requirements, infection prevention standards, and health and safety procedures.

• Manage stock levels and ordering processes, escalating shortages or concerns to Service Managers where required.

• Act as the main point of contact for operational and clinical issues during shifts.

• Report incidents through InPhase and support investigations and corrective actions where necessary.

• Undertake venepuncture and blood collection procedures, including supporting complex or unsuccessful blood draw attempts.

• Conduct daily audits to ensure clinical environments meet required quality and compliance standards.

• Provide clinical leadership, support, and guidance to colleagues throughout the working day.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records in accordance with organisational policies and data protection requirements.

• Support participant safety and ensure a positive, professional experience throughout the assessment process.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse qualification with current NMC registration.

• Proven competency in venepuncture, cannulation, and blood collection procedures.

• Ability to provide certificated evidence of clinical competencies.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Current DBS certificate.

• Full UK manual driving licence with a clean driving record.

• Aged 25 years or over for insurance requirements.

• Willingness to attend induction training to operate the mobile unit vehicle.

• Ability to travel regularly across Oxford, Milton Keynes, Luton, Wembley, and Slough.

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday: 07:50 – 18:10

• Saturday: No scheduled appointments currently (subject to future service requirements)

• Sunday: 10:50 – 15:55

Pay Rates:

• Weekdays: £26.00 per hour

• Saturday: £29.00 per hour

• Sunday: £33.00 per hour

Why Oxford

Oxford is one of the UK's most renowned and vibrant cities, offering a unique blend of historic charm, world-leading education, and modern healthcare innovation. With stunning architecture, thriving cultural attractions, excellent restaurants, and beautiful surrounding countryside, Oxford provides an exceptional quality of life. Combined with excellent transport links and a strong healthcare and research sector, it is a fantastic place to live, work, and develop your nursing career.

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Take the next step in your nursing career and join the HEAL Team in Oxford as a Band 6 Senior Duty Lead with Sanctuary Personnel.