About this role
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) or Nurse to join the Practice Education Team as a Practice Facilitator for Core Clinical Services. Our department encompasses a wide range of clinical areas, including the Surgical Day Admission Unit (Woodpecker & Nightingale), the Nurse-Led Sedation Unit, Pre-Assessment, Anaesthetics, Scrub, Recovery, Interventional Radiology, the Cardiac Catheter Lab, as well as specialist services such as the Central Venous Access Team and the Pain Management Team.
In this role, you will provide education and support to a diverse group of nursing and allied healthcare professionals, with a primary focus on staff working in both areas Anaesthetics and Scrub. Other areas within our department are supported by different members of the Education Team, and we work collaboratively to ensure staff are confident and competent throughout every stage of the patient's surgical journey.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a versatile and experienced practitioner who can support the full range of clinical services within the directorate. Working closely with the wider Education Team, you will contribute to delivering high-quality education, support, and training to staff across our clinical areas.
In this role, you will work with new starters, Student and Apprentice Nurses/ODPs, qualified practitioners, and Healthcare Support Workers within the clinical environment.
A core aspect of the position is helping staff identify, develop, and achieve the competencies required for their role and scope of practice.
You must have experience in caring for surgical patients and be able to perform both anaesthetic and scrub roles.
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.
Person Specification
Culture and Values Essential
Our Always values Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential
NMC Registered Nurse (Child or Adult) or HCPC Registered Operating Department Practitioner Evidence of on-going continuing professional development within the speciality A student supervisor/ assessor or Mentorship qualification A relevant post-registration accredited clinical course
Desirable
Leadership or management training
Experience/Knowledge Essential
Experience at Band 6 within relevant perioperative clinical environment Teaching, supervision, and managerial experience Experience of coordinating and managing patient care Understanding of professional and current issues in children's care Post-registration experience as Anaesthetic Practitioner, including paediatric anaesthesia Clinical experience as Scrub Practitioner
Desirable
Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints Previous experience of change management and problem solving Previous experience of research and audit Post-registration experience in Pre-Assessment and/or Recovery Awareness of adult learning and the process of staff development
Skills/Abilities Essential
Excellent clinical skills in paediatric perioperative care Effective managerial, organisational, and leadership skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Effective teaching, training, and preceptorship skills Able to motivate and develop a team of staff Able to problem solve and initiate change Able to delegate and prioritise
Desirable
Competent in Intravenous Therapy Competent in Cannulation Interviewing and / or Appraisal skills
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 for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)