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Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Skills/Abilities
Committed to family centred care
- Skills/Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills/Abilities
Excellent numeracy skills
- Skills/Abilities
Good time management and teaching skills
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative
- Skills/Abilities
Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate
- Skills/Abilities
Demonstrates Compassion in practice
- Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills
- Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing
- Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
- Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
- Experience/Knowledge
Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Experience/Knowledge
Basic knowledge of computer skills
- Experience/Knowledge
Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
- Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
- GOSH Culture and Values
Our Always values •Always welcoming •Always helpful •Always expert •Always one team
- GOSH Culture and Values
Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- GOSH Culture and Values
Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- GOSH Culture and Values
Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Relevant nursing qualification
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills/Abilities
Administration of IV drugs
- Skills/Abilities
Central venous access management
- Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting
- Experience/Knowledge
Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting)
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to join the team in the Gastroenterology Investigation Unit (GIU).
Full Time 12 month Fixed Term
The gastroenterology department at GOSH is one of the UK’s leading centres of excellence in treating complex diseases affecting the gut and other associated organs. Working in the GIU you will be part of a team dedicated to performing and analysing the investigations that the children and young people require.
Main duties of the job
- To support and lead as NIC on the gastro Suite.
- To be able to run an endoscopy list and correctly support the medical team in their procedures related to patients with IBD, Motility , Nutrition etc.
- To learn how to set up and manage other day investigations on the unit, impedances, Video capsule endoscopy as well as motility tests.
- To work well in the MDT and commuincate effectiverly.
- To liaises with families to advise on what to expect on admissions and pre-admission checklist.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Staff Nurse with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive. The contract type is 12 months (1x Full Time 12 month Fixed Term). The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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