Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Nurse/ODP, to join the Nurse-led sedation Team in Radiology. We run the ONLY nurse-led sedation unit in the UK, caring for patients from admission through to discharge, working with children of all ages and specialities. Previous sedation experience is not essential and can all be taught in the role.
If you are looking for a change from the daily routine of a ward setting and wanting to develop your acute nursing skills then this may be the role for you! This position would allow for role expansion in areas such as cannulation, venepuncture and thorough telephone patient assessments. The unit is committed to the training and development of staff and each individual is supported by the ANP, CNS and Practice Educator.
The Radiology Department is formed of a small team of nurses, ATP's and HCA's that work alongside the larger multi-disciplinary team which includes Radiographers, Radiologists, Anaesthetists, ODP's, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Administration Staff.
Main duties of the job
The Sedation Nurse Practitioners cover a dynamic Radiology Department which includes MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, X-ray, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy. The department images and carries out procedures on children from birth to 18 years of age from all specialities throughout the hospital.
The Radiology Department is formed of a small team of sedation nurses that work alongside the larger multi-disciplinary team which includes Radiographers, Radiologists, Anaesthetists, ODP's, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Healthcare Assistance and Administration Staff.
MRI, CT and NM scans require patients to lie incredibly still potentially for a long period of time in order to obtain clear, diagnostic imaging. Due to age and/or condition, not all patients are able to do this naturally and therefore require the help of sedation or a GA.
The families start by receiving a pre-admission phone call prior to their scan date. At the preadmission call, parents will be asked a number of questions by a Sedation Nurse Practitioner to establish how best to obtain the images required.
If the patient is assessed to complete their scan under sedation they will be admitted on the day of their appointment directly to the Radiology Department (Otter). They will be clerked, consented and prescribed for by a Sedation Nurse Practitioner and once the scan is completed and discharge criteria is achieved will be directly discharged from the department.
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
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or HCPC registered ODP
- Relevant Honours degree and willingness to undertake or be undertaking and MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Attendance on a clinical leadership programme
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
- APLS/EPLS
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willing to undertake
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates extensive experience within the paediatric setting
- Teaching, supervision, and managerial experience
- Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing.
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Handling safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Understating or evidence of fulfilling PREP requirements for Revalidation
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Information Technology/Computer literate
- Committed to providing excellent Family Centred Care.
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for specialty
- Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Administration of IV drugs
- Administering medication under patient group directives
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
Desirable
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
- Independent Nurse Prescribing
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or HCPC registered ODP
- Relevant Honours degree and willingness to undertake or be undertaking and MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice
- Attendance on a clinical leadership programme
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
- APLS/EPLS
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willing to undertake
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates extensive experience within the paediatric setting
- Teaching, supervision, and managerial experience
- Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing.
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Handling safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Understating or evidence of fulfilling PREP requirements for Revalidation
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Information Technology/Computer literate
- Committed to providing excellent Family Centred Care.
Desirable
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for specialty
- Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Administration of IV drugs
- Administering medication under patient group directives
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
Desirable
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
- Independent Nurse Prescribing
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
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
