Job summary Are you a motivated and innovative nurse with experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, or within the field of Pulmonary Hypertension? We are looking for a knowledgeable nurse who can bring their valuable experience with them to join a dedicated team of clinical nurse specialists. This is a position requiring excellent specialist clinical skills, as well as the leadership and management skills to lead a dedicated team of nurse specialists and support staff. The Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital is a multidisciplinary Service specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation and management and care of children 0- 16yrs with Pulmonary Hypertension. As a national service, we look after children across the whole of the UK with 8 outreach clinic locations, alongside weekly clinics at GOSH. You will have expert knowledge and skills on this rare condition and will be responsible for empowering other members of the health care team both internal and external. You will provide teaching to families, schools, and other members of the MDT to support the patient and their journey. Main duties of the job You will work within a wider team, composed of cardiologists, specialist nurses, cardiac technicians, clinical psychologists, geneticists and administrative staff. You will be expected to have excellent skills to support the whole family throughout the process of screening, diagnosis and on-going care. The post-holder will have the ability to develop and improve service delivery by driving and implementing change. They will work in collaboration with the team's other Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure that the team delivers an excellent standard of evidence-based care, providing expert support to patients and families affected by pulmonary hypertension. We will support your clinical development and will provide a tailored educational pathway. We look forward to hearing from you and supporting this new stage of your nursing career. About us GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 271-HL-6835699-A Job locations GOSH Great Ormond Street London WC1N 3JH Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential Always welcoming, Always helpful, Always expert, Always one team Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. oUnderstanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. oDemonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or RN Adult with significant relevant experience in specialty (cardiology Evidence of on-going professional development relating to clinical specialty (cardiology) Possession of a relevant honor's degree or in the process of obtaining Assessing and mentoring qualification Leadership and management skills Experience/Knowledge Essential Demonstrable knowledge of specialist Pulmonary Hypertension Teaching, supervision and managerial experience Experience of coordinating and managing patient care Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues Understanding of child protection issues and relevant trust policies and procedures Computer skills Desirable Previous experience in a cardiology CNS role Previous experience of research and audit Previous experience of change management and problem solving Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent clinical skills Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective teaching and training skills Ability to motivate and develop a team of staff Ability to problem solve and initiate change Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries Ability to delegate and prioritise Desirable Interviewing Skills Phlebotomy and cannulation Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential Always welcoming, Always helpful, Always expert, Always one team Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. oUnderstanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. oDemonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or RN Adult with significant relevant experience in specialty (cardiology Evidence of on-going professional development relating to clinical specialty (cardiology) Possession of a relevant honor's degree or in the process of obtaining Assessing and mentoring qualification Leadership and management skills Experience/Knowledge Essential Demonstrable knowledge of specialist Pulmonary Hypertension Teaching, supervision and managerial experience Experience of coordinating and managing patient care Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues Understanding of child protection issues and relevant trust policies and procedures Computer skills Desirable Previous experience in a cardiology CNS role Previous experience of research and audit Previous experience of change management and problem solving Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent clinical skills Relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective teaching and training skills Ability to motivate and develop a team of staff Ability to problem solve and initiate change Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries Ability to delegate and prioritise Desirable Interviewing Skills Phlebotomy and cannulation Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Address GOSH Great Ormond Street London WC1N 3JH Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)