Job summary Are you due to qualify as a mental health nurse this year? If so, we would love to hear from you and join our next cohort of Newly Qualified Nurses here at GOSH What we are offering: We are welcoming Staff Nurses (newly registering) into roles across our organisation so there are lots of opportunities to become a valued member of our team. We are welcoming Newly qualified mental health nurses to work within our dynamic multidisciplinary team. Our model of working is based on the Therapeutic Milieu. The Mildred Creak Unit is a children's inpatient mental health unit situated within The Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Great Ormond Street Hospital in the heart of London. The Unit cares for young people aged 7 - 14 years old with a range of severe and complex mental health difficulties. How to apply: Review the attached information and submit an application form. Please state your student clinical placements details (Speciality & Trust) Please choose which cohort you want to be considered for: October 25 or January 26. All applicants will be expected to satisfy the following conditions: You must obtain your nursing qualification by your selected date to commence in post. If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview during week commencing 28th April 25. We will be holding a Nursing Recruitment Open Day on Wednesday 12th March. For more information, please go to our Twitter or Instagram to find out how to register - gosh_nursing. Main duties of the job - 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.- Ability to promote family centered 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). 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 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 271-NWD-1025-MH Job locations Great Ormond Street Hospital 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 Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse Mental Health Relevant nursing qualification GOSH Culture and Values Essential Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team Desirable Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies Basic and Advanced life support training Desirable Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience Experience/Knowledge Essential Experience of having worked with children/young people with Mental Health difficulties Understanding of professional and current issues in CAMH nursing Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice Basic knowledge of computer skills Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality) Experience of working as part of a diverse team Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture Desirable Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting) Knowledge of ward specialties Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent Mental Health clinical skills Able to develop staff through mentoring / coaching /clinical supervision Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients Committed to family centred care Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent numeracy skills Good time management and teaching skills Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate Demonstrates Compassion in practice Person Specification Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse Mental Health Relevant nursing qualification GOSH Culture and Values Essential Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team Desirable Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies Basic and Advanced life support training Desirable Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience Experience/Knowledge Essential Experience of having worked with children/young people with Mental Health difficulties Understanding of professional and current issues in CAMH nursing Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice Basic knowledge of computer skills Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality) Experience of working as part of a diverse team Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture Desirable Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting) Knowledge of ward specialties Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent Mental Health clinical skills Able to develop staff through mentoring / coaching /clinical supervision Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients Committed to family centred care Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent numeracy skills Good time management and teaching skills Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate Demonstrates Compassion in practice 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Ormond Street Hospital London WC1N 3JH Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)