Job summary
- Are you looking to take the next step in your nursing career?
- Do you want to be part of a team who pioneers ground-breaking treatment for the most complex conditions?
- Do you want to work within a world class and truly diverse team in vibrant London?
Join us to care for patients from diverse backgrounds and cultures while being provided with opportunities to experience a wide range of clinical specialties, including Neurosciences, Neurosurgery, Craniofacial, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Renal, Haematology/Oncology...the list goes on and it's all under one roof - within GOSH International & Private Care (I&PC)!
Our patients vary in complexity and acuity, ranging from day case to high dependency care, so you will develop an impressive repertoire of clinical and leadership skills.
You will be provided with support from an inhouse education team and a dedicated nursing mentor who will work alongside you, helping you gain competence and confidence. You will have the opportunity to take part in bespoke developmental programs, including options, if you wish, to rotate across all areas/specialties within I&PC. We'll also provide a structured developmental pathway to assist with your career progression.
Main duties of the job
We are currently recruiting for Staff Nurse (Band 5) and Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) into:
- Bumblebee & Hedgehog wards:These are our mixed specialty wards with a wide range of clinical specialties incorporating medicine and surgery. Patients here are complex and will generally be needing care for multiple conditions often requiring novel treatments and procedures.
- Butterfly ward:Predominantly caters for patients with Haematology/Oncology/Immunology conditions and provides Bone Marrow Transplants, Thymus transplants, Gene Therapy, and many of the newer immunotherapy treatments.
Please ensure you review the Job Description and Person Specification document which outlines information for both nursing level roles.
Come and meet the GOSH I&PC nursing teams as we showcase our opportunities in North America!
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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.
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
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
BAND 5: Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in child branch 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
BAND 5: Experience/Knowledge
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 (e.g. 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
- Knowledge of ward specialities
BAND 5: Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent numeracy 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
- Ability to teach and supervise other staff members
- Committed to family centred care
- Demonstrates compassion in practice
BAND 6: Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in child branch 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
- Practice Assessor & Preceptorship course or equivalent
BAND 6: Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant 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 (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
- Demonstrable experience in teaching and supervising other staff members
- Knowledge and experience of handling clinical incidents, complaints and reporting
Desirable
- Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
BAND 6: Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent numeracy 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
Desirable
- Administration of intravenous (IV) drugs
- Central venous access management
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
BAND 5: Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in child branch 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
BAND 5: Experience/Knowledge
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 (e.g. 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
- Knowledge of ward specialities
BAND 5: Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent numeracy 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
- Ability to teach and supervise other staff members
- Committed to family centred care
- Demonstrates compassion in practice
BAND 6: Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in child branch 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
- Practice Assessor & Preceptorship course or equivalent
BAND 6: Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Significant 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 (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
- Demonstrable experience in teaching and supervising other staff members
- Knowledge and experience of handling clinical incidents, complaints and reporting
Desirable
- Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
BAND 6: Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent numeracy 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
Desirable
- Administration of intravenous (IV) drugs
- Central venous access management
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 Children's Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
