Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our amazing nursing team on Panther Urology Ward to help provide a high standardof nursing care and deliver a positive patient experience. We are seeking ambitious driven nurses to join us in a Urology centre of excellence.
Panther Ward is an 11 bedded ward that cares for patients up to 25 years of ageundergoing urological procedures. Our patients vary in complexity and acuity, ranging from day case to high dependency care; you will develop an impressive repertoire of clinical and leadership skills.
Panther Urology Ward provides a positive nurse led working culture, with safe staffing levels (nursing ward ratios are on average 1 nurse to 2 patients) that enables you to do your job well, supporting your professional & academic development
As aStaff Nurse in our team, your contributions will be valued and recognised. Our education team will provide you with a comprehensive induction, 1.1 clinical support, and the opportunity to undertake The Fundamentals of Urology course and to help develop your speciality knowledge.
We are passionate about supporting your career development with the opportunity to attend regular teaching sessions, specialist study days and university modules.
Main duties of the job
We welcome applications adult or Learning disability nurses who may have experience in a urology setting who wish to explore transferring into a paediatric setting or paediatric nurses looking to develop into a speciality.
The role will involve communicating with a range of professionals, delivering high standards of patient care in a timely manner, and problem solving.
This is a great opportunity to be a role model for other staff and be a preceptor and mentor to students and new starters.
For more information on the post please contact Claire Waller matron - Claire.waller@gosh.nhs.uk or Hannah Irwin/Niamh Meyler junior ward sisters Hannah.Irwin@gosh.nhs.uk Niamh.meyler@gosh.nhs.uk
About us
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. GOSH is an acute specialist paediatric hospital with a mission to provide world-class care to children and young people with rare, complex and difficult-to-treat conditions.
Together with our research partner, the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, we form the UK's only academic Biomedical Research Centre specialising in paediatrics.
Most of the children we care for are referred from other hospitals throughout the UK and overseas. There are 60 nationally recognised clinical specialities at GOSH; the UK's widest range of specialist health services for children on one site.
We believe our people are the head, the heart, the hands and the face of GOSH. Being part of our team is incredibly rewarding and you will be doing something extraordinary to the lives of the children and young people we care for.
GOSH is a challenging, complex and inspiring place to work. Each and every day our people come together to support each other to deliver excellent patient care, often working to help our patients and their families navigate through demanding processes and difficult decisions.
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
Education/training/quals
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Relevant nursing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies
Desirable
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills
- Understanding of professioanl & current issues in children's nursing
- Understanding of the importance of research & evidence based practice
- Baisc knowledge of computer skills
- Understanding safeguarding issues according to Trust policies & 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 & 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 specialities
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Committed to family centered care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management & teaching skills
- Ability to work well both in a team & on own initiative
- Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Demonstrates Compassion in practice
GOSH Always Values
Essential
Person Specification
Education/training/quals
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Relevant nursing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies
Desirable
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills
- Understanding of professioanl & current issues in children's nursing
- Understanding of the importance of research & evidence based practice
- Baisc knowledge of computer skills
- Understanding safeguarding issues according to Trust policies & 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 & 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 specialities
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Committed to family centered care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good time management & teaching skills
- Ability to work well both in a team & on own initiative
- Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Demonstrates Compassion in practice
GOSH Always Values
Essential
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.
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.
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
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
