Exciting opportunity to work at this renowned hospital trust located in the heart of London. The PICU at Great Ormond Street is a 17 bedded acute unit who cares for a wide range of level 3 patients up to the age of 18. As the metabolic and neurosurgical centre for the North Thames region, PICU at GOSH cares for the most unwell of children across specialties including neuro, metabolic, oncology, genetics and respiratory. As a band 5 staff nurse within PICU at GOSH you will have exposure to these varied specialties and be provided with a wide range of opportunities to help you build your skill set and maintain excellent CPD.
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 act as an advocate for the child, young person and family, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate. To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events. To start planning discharges from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary. To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care. This includes completion of the Trusts clinical skills competencies and expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate training. To be competent in the administration of medication including under patient group directives. To ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed best practice.
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.
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
Values
Essential
GOSH Values Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture. Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in child branch Or Able to join the NMC child branch register for candidates educated outside of the UK Or Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in Adult branch with at least 1 year experience working in an ITU, A& E or paediatric setting. Relevant nursing qualification. Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies.
Desirable
Practice Assessor & Preceptorship course or equivalent.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrable experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children and young people or transferable specialist skills. Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing. Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice. Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures. Understanding and evidence of fulfilling requirements for NMC revalidation. Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality).
Desirable
Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH. Knowledge of clinical incidents, complaints and reporting. Previous experience in the relevant speciality. Knowledge of ward specialities.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent numeracy skills. Able to confidently use and navigate IT systems to provide care and complete duties. Advanced time management skills. Able to prioritise own work and delegate tasks as appropriate. Able to work well both in a team and on own initiative. Ability to teach and supervise other staff members. Able to escalate concerns and seek assistance when appropriate. Committed to family centred care. Demonstrates compassion in practice.
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
271-HL-5293342-D #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 act as an advocate for the child, young person and family, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate. To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events. To start planning discharges from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary. To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care. This includes completion of the Trusts clinical skills competencies and expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate training. To be competent in the administration of medication including under patient group directives. To ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed best practice.
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.
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
Values
Essential
GOSH Values Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture. Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in child branch Or Able to join the NMC child branch register for candidates educated outside of the UK Or Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in Adult branch with at least 1 year experience working in an ITU, A& E or paediatric setting. Relevant nursing qualification. Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies.
Desirable
Practice Assessor & Preceptorship course or equivalent.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Demonstrable experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children and young people or transferable specialist skills. Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing. Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice. Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures. Understanding and evidence of fulfilling requirements for NMC revalidation. Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality).
Desirable
Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH. Knowledge of clinical incidents, complaints and reporting. Previous experience in the relevant speciality. Knowledge of ward specialities.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent numeracy skills. Able to confidently use and navigate IT systems to provide care and complete duties. Advanced time management skills. Able to prioritise own work and delegate tasks as appropriate. Able to work well both in a team and on own initiative. Ability to teach and supervise other staff members. Able to escalate concerns and seek assistance when appropriate. Committed to family centred care. Demonstrates compassion in practice.
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
271-HL-5293342-D #J-18808-Ljbffr
