Senior Staff Nurse Recovery

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Senior Staff Nurse or Senior ODP who will play a vital role in the patient journey through theatres and recovery ensuring excellent patient care is maintained throughout. You will form part of a friendly, supportive and innovative multidisciplinary team. We have a fantastically supportive education team that will ease you into an exciting, challenging and satisfying role.

As a Senior Staff Nurse / Senior ODP in Recovery at GOSH you will be part of a highly specialised team which performs over 10,000 surgical procedures a year. Many of the procedures we carry out are complex and cutting edge which means you will be working at the forefront of paediatric surgery both nationally and internationally.

At Band 6 level we are looking for someone with outstanding clinical, educational and leadership abilities. You will need to have significant paediatric Recovery, ITU or HDU experience. Critical to this role is the ability to support the learning and development of learners at a variety of levels. We are looking for someone who can act as a true role model and who is committed to promoting the highest standards of care to our patients and families.

The happiness and wellbeing of our staff is important. At Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), we provide a comprehensive range of subsidised and free benefits

We look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

• To be a clinical expert within the specialty.
• To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the children, young people and their families at all times.
• Promote Family Centred Care and ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring, clean and safe environment for the children, young people and their families
• Ensure that each child or young person is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family, and that this is accurately documented.
• Ensure the provision of appropriate supervision and support to members of the team
• Support the provision of effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments, relatives and visitors
• Ensure quality care is given, by being familiar with agreed ward and Trust standards of care and to inform seniors, if the required standard cannot be reached.
• To actively assist in the education and practical training of learners, junior staff and multidisciplinary team members at every opportunity, through formal and informal teaching.
• To maintain confidentiality surrounding the child's admission and treatment at all times.

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.

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

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or NMC Registered Nurse / ODP with extensive paediatric experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality

Desirable

• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• 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 Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• 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)

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
• Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
• Committed to family centred care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Good time management and teaching skills
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
• 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

Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or NMC Registered Nurse / ODP with extensive paediatric experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality

Desirable

• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• 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 Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
• 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)

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
• Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
• Committed to family centred care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Good time management and teaching skills
• Able to problem solve and initiate change
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
• 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

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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

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