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Job requirements
Essential
21 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
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 the importance of research and evidence-based practice
- Experience/Knowledge
Basic knowledge of computer skills
- Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Experience/Knowledge
Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
- Experience/Knowledge
Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience of working as part of a diverse team
- Experience/Knowledge
Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
- GOSH Culture and Values
GOSH Values
- 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 linked to demonstrable competencies
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- 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)
- Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of ward specialties
- Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Job overview
The snaps area which is covered by chameleon and squirrel cares for children having Specialist Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery (SNAPS). We treat congenital (present at birth) conditions as well as conditions of the gastrointestinal system, diaphragm and abdominal wall. On chameleon there are 14 beds, including four high dependency beds In a shared bay for children and young people needing close monitoring and nursing care. On squirrel there are 8 beds for short stay patients.
Do you want:
- To embrace technology and innovation to enhance patient care?
- Your contribution to be valued and recognised?
- Flexible working patterns to enhance your work life balance?
Main duties of the job
What we can offer you:
- Help and support for your future career plan – having a personalised career development plan
- Support to advance your specialist clinical skills in a wide range of clinical specialties
- Grow your leadership and management talent
- Expand your educational development
Why we need you:
- To join the team of staff who will work in our world class clinical building to continue to deliver outstanding patient care.
- To bring your individuality – we embrace diversity!
- Live our always values with us
- To enjoy connecting with people of all ages
- Be a team player and a valued member of the GOSH community
- To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high- quality nursing care to children, young people and families.
- To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.
- To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources.
- To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice.
- To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager /Team Leader.
- To be familiar with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers vision for Compassion in Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012).
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.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive. The contract type is Secondment: 12 months. The application deadline is 09 Nov 2026.
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