09 Oct
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London
Job description
Job summary
- Are you a child or adult NMC registered nurse?
- Are you interested in joining a nursing team in treating some of the most rare and complex diseases and conditions?
- Do you want to work in team which values your expertise and will give you opportunities to grow and develop into an extraordinary nurse
Join us on our Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and learn about the conditions we treat and the innovative treatment and care we provide for children and young people from UK and around the world.
Our multidisciplinary clinical team will give exciting talks and teaching on what we do and the advancements our nursing teams are part of.
Gain insight into our unique directorate and the underpinning practical skills through lectures and hands on participation in simulation displays.
Learn about GOSH and our department by meeting our teams and touring our units, where our unit leads will also be on hand to discuss nursing opportunities and vacancies.
You will learn about the amazing education, training and development opportunities available to our staff.
We welcome applications from paediatric nurses looking to move into a dedicated speciality or adult nurses looking to transfer their skills into a paediatric environment.
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
Please visit our website to learn more about our International and Private Care unit within the world-famous NHS hospital : or email for further details :
About Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH)
We've been helping children overcome rare and complex conditions ever since we opened our doors over 170 years ago. Stronger than ever, our team is made up of 300 exceptional and dedicated consultants across 67 specialties.
We're a driving force in medical technology and research so we can provide much needed treatment for children across the world.
Our International and Private Care service supports over 5,000 children from 90 different countries every year. We have a compassionate and multi-lingual team to help all our international patients and their families feel at home.
You can find out more about us on our website You can also find us on social media : Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Womens 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 Trusts mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.
All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Person Specification
Academic / Professional qualification / Training
Essential
- Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in child branch or relevant to specialty or Able to join the NMC child branch register for candidates educated outside of the UK
- Relevant nursing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies
Desirable
Practice Assessor & Preceptorship course or equivalent
Knowledge / Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of having worked with acute / chronically sick children and young people or transferable specialist skills
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
- Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
- Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Understanding and evidence of fulfilling requirements for NMC revalidation
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance ( risk management, audit, quality)
Desirable
- Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Knowledge of clinical incidents, complaints and reporting
- Previous experience in the relevant speciality
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to confidently use and navigate IT systems to provide care and complete duties
- Advanced time management skills
- Able to prioritise own work and delegate tasks as appropriate
- Able to work well both in a team and on own initiative
- Ability to teach and supervise other staff members
- Able to escalate concerns and seek assistance when appropriate
- Committed to family centred care
- Demonstrates compassion in practice
GOSH Values
Essential
- GOSH Always Values
▶️ Staff Nurse - PICU
🖊️ Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
📍 London