Job summary
We are looking for Theatre Practitioners - both Nurses (adult or paediatric) and ODPs to join our welcoming and dynamic Theatre Scrub Team.
We have positions available for different specialties. We are now looking for Scrub Practitioners that wish to step up to the next level in their career and have an interest working with children whilst undergoing their surgery.
Previous experience within paediatric surgery is desirable but not essential as you will be given training and support by the perioperative team to develop new skills to equip you in the paediatric setting.
As a department we have an expert Practice Education team who support our peri-operative team to help teach, develop, and strengthen these skills in order to support your ongoing professional development.
Great Ormond Street Hospital is an internationally renowned hospital for children at the cutting edge of paediatric surgical advances through research and innovation, close to all central London amenities. We consider all flexible working requests and offer lots of staff benefits.
We have 18 operating theatres and cater for a number of specialities including Cardiac, Neuro, Orthopaedic, Spinal, Craniofacial, General Surgery, Plastics, ENT, Urology, Renal, Maxillofacial and Ophthalmology.
Main duties of the job
- To provide the highest standard of nursing care for the children and their families at all times.
- To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual children and to supervise other staff in this activity.
- To ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the children and their families.
- To supervise and support members of the ward team as required, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate care.
- To ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out, and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patient's condition.
- To ensure quality care is given, by being familiar with agreed ward and Trust standards of care and to inform senior nursing staff, if the required standard cannot be reached
- To maintain confidentiality surrounding the child's admission and treatment at all times.
- To ensure that all patient care is documented, and that all relevant documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Trust approved documentation, in line with NMC, CQC and Trust standards.
- To have knowledge of and adhere to ward and Trust policy and professional standards. To ensure that team members do likewise.
- To demonstrate a professional approach to work, and act in accordance with the GOS personal responsibilities framework, the NMC and HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
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
- Experience of working part of a diverse team
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and experiences
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Professional registration to practice: Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered nurse (in relevant nursing branch) or Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Relevant Nursing/Operating Department Practitioner Qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality i.e. trust provided courses, university accredited modules
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience having worked with acute/chronically sick children
- Understanding of professional and current issues in healthcare
- Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
- Understands the importance of revalidation and fulfilling the requirements for revalidation.
- Understanding of managing safeguarding concerns in accordance with trust policy
- Understand the principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit and Quality improvement)
- Understanding of nursing/practitioner practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Knowledge of clinical incident and complaints reporting
Desirable
- Experience having worked in perioperative care i.e. Pre-Admission units, daycare units, Anaesthetics, Surgical care, recovery, ITU, critical care
- Experience in paediatric pre-assessment
- Experience having worked with Electronic Patient Records (EPR) Systems
- Can evidence extensive computer literacy/skills
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Committed to family centred care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Excellent time management and prioritisation
- Demonstrable skill is teaching and supervising others
- Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative
- Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate
- Demonstrates compassion in practice
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Experience of working part of a diverse team
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and experiences
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Professional registration to practice: Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered nurse (in relevant nursing branch) or Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Operating Department Practitioner
- Relevant Nursing/Operating Department Practitioner Qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality i.e. trust provided courses, university accredited modules
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience having worked with acute/chronically sick children
- Understanding of professional and current issues in healthcare
- Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
- Understands the importance of revalidation and fulfilling the requirements for revalidation.
- Understanding of managing safeguarding concerns in accordance with trust policy
- Understand the principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit and Quality improvement)
- Understanding of nursing/practitioner practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Knowledge of clinical incident and complaints reporting
Desirable
- Experience having worked in perioperative care i.e. Pre-Admission units, daycare units, Anaesthetics, Surgical care, recovery, ITU, critical care
- Experience in paediatric pre-assessment
- Experience having worked with Electronic Patient Records (EPR) Systems
- Can evidence extensive computer literacy/skills
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Committed to family centred care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Excellent time management and prioritisation
- Demonstrable skill is teaching and supervising others
- 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.
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
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
