About this role
Job summary
Are you a motivated nurse ready to take the next step in your career?Koala Ward are seeking dynamic staff nurses to join our highly skilled and forward thinking team. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient centred care to individuals with neurological conditions. We are seeking nurses who :o Thrive in a demanding and fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of care under pressure. o Are confident making clinical decisions, escalating concerns and co-ordinating complex care needs. o Shows commitment to continuing professional development and service improvement.o Possess excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
If you are a passionate, confident and driven nurse looking to take on this exciting role, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of nursing care for the children, young people 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, young people 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 actively assist in the education and practical training of learners and junior staff at every opportunity. To work in co-operation with their university in order to provide uniformity and promotion of professional standards To participate in informal and formal teaching. To maintain confidentiality surrounding the child's or young person's admission and treatment at all times To ensure that all patient care is documented, and that all relevantdocumentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Trust approved documentation, in line with NMC, CQC and Trust standards.
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
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
Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care. Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity. Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality) Relevant nursing qualification Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies
Desirable
Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice Basic knowledge of computer skills Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and 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 and 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 specialties
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 Good time management and teaching skills 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)