Job Summary
We are looking to recruit Staff Nurses to play a vital role in the patient journey through Theatres and Recovery, ensuring excellent patient care is maintained throughout. You will form part of a friendly, supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team. We have a fantastically supportive Education Team who will ease you into this exciting, challenging and satisfying role.
Main duties of the job
1. To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family-centered care to the children, young people and families.
2. Ability to promote family-centered care and establish good relationships with children, young people and their families.
3. To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
4. To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff following achievement of required competence.
5. To be familiar with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers vision for Compassion in Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012).
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
17 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,964 to £43,780 a year Inclusive per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
271-CCS-6941386
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Job Description
Job responsibilities
This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Academic/Professional Qualification/Training Essential
1. NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical specialty) or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner
2. Relevant nursing/ODP qualification
3. Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies
Desirable
1. Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Experience/Knowledge Essential
1. Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills
2. Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
3. Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
4. Basic knowledge of computer skills
5. Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
6. Understanding or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
7. Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
8. Experience of working as part of a diverse team
9. Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
Desirable
1. Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
2. Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting
3. Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting)
4. Knowledge of ward specialties
Skills/Abilities Essential
1. Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
2. Committed to family-centered care
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
4. Good time management and teaching skills
5. Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/
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