Band 6 - Senior Staff Nurse, Cardiology, Bear Ward
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £42,471 to £50,364 per annum inclusive
- Closing date
- 26 Sep 2024
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- Profession
- Nurse, Mental health, Mental health nurse, Adult nurse, Cardiology nurse, Adult mental health nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Main purpose of the job
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 Bear Ward 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).
Main duties of the job
Main purpose of the job
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 Bear Ward 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).
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
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Acadmic/Professional Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills/Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 1LN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
271-HL-6616447
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 Bear Ward 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).
Main duties of the job
Main purpose of the job
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 Bear Ward 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).
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
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values | Always welcoming | Always helpful | Always expert | Always one team
Acadmic/Professional Qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
- Relevant nursing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
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
- Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
- Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- 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 and complaints and reporting
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting)
- Knowledge of ward specialities
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
Desirable
- Administration of IV drugs
- Central venous access management
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 1LN
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
271-HL-6616447
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