Senior Staff Nurses - Koala Ward

Are you an experienced and motivated nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Koala Ward is seeking a dynamic senior staff nurse to join our highly skilled and forward-thinking team. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient-centred care to individuals with neurological conditions. You will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, co-ordinating care on a fast-paced unit and supporting the development and performance of the nursing team.

We are seeking:

• A nurse who has substantial experience in an acute or critical care environment, ideally within neurosciences.
• Demonstrates proven leadership skills including the ability to supervise, support and motivate a team of nurses.
• Thrives in a demanding and fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of care under pressure.
• Is confident in making clinical decisions, escalating concerns and co-ordinating complex care needs.
• Shows commitment to continuing professional development and service improvement.
• Possesses excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

If you are a passionate, confident and driven nurse looking to take on this exciting senior role, we would love to hear from you. We also encourage current nursing staff within GOSH to apply.

Main duties 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 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 Officer’s vision for Compassion in Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012).

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.

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.

Person specification:

Essential criteria:

• NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
• Relevant nursing qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies

Desirable criteria:

• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification / experience

Essential criteria:

• GOSH Values
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Essential criteria:

• 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
• Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
• Understanding or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance (risk management, audit, quality)

Desirable criteria:

• 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)

Essential criteria:

• 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 criteria:

• Administration of IV drugs
• Central venous access management