This is an exciting time to join the cardiac ward in GOSH. We are proud of our service with a well-established team providing world-class, patient-focused care.
Bear Ward is a 24-bedded cardiology ward, 8 of which are HDU beds. We care for children (neonatal - 18 years), with a variety of complex cardiothoracic and cardiovascular conditions.
We have invested in clinical leadership and extensive education programmes to enhance skills development and knowledge, all supported by the practice education team.
As a Staff Nurse, you will have an option to rotate throughout our directorate, including respiratory wards and 3 ITU areas.
We are looking for highly motivated experienced Nurses who have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit. Please note: this post is not suitable for newly qualified practitioners.
Responsibilities:
* To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family-centred care to the children, young people and families.
* Ability to promote family-centred care and establish good relationships with children, young people and their families.
* To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
* To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff following achievement of required competence.
* To be familiar with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers vision for Compassion In Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012).
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.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Adam Walsh
Job title: Charge Nurse
Email address: Adam.Walsh@gosh.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 020 7405 9200
Ext: 0667
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