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Caring.
Compassionate.
Skilled.
Meticulous.
Enthusiastic.
These are just some of the words that we'd used to describe the world-class nurses at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
We are looking for Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to join our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU).
Whether you have experience in the field or would like to consider a change in their career to one of these exciting specialties, we offer a fantastic world class education programme which will help you develop your specialist knowledge and skills.
No paediatric practice, no problem!
We welcome everyone with an interest in joining this exciting field of clinical practice. If you want the opportunity to make a special connection with patients and their families, come see what we can do for you.
Please note: CVs will not be accepted via email.
All applications must be submitted through Trac Jobs to be considered.
Main duties of the jobTo provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality nursing care to children 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.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 responsibilitiesThe 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 specificationGOSH Culture and ValuesOur Always valuesKnowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectivesUnderstanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplaceDemonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the WorkplaceNMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)Relevant nursing qualificationEvidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical specialityAssessor or practice supervisor qualification/experienceExperience/KnowledgeKnowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skillsUnderstanding of professional and current issues in children's nursingUnderstanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practiceBasic knowledge of computer skillsUnderstanding or evidence of fulfilling requirements for RevalidationUnderstanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and proceduresUnderstanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g.
risk management, audit, quality)Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSHKnowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reportingPrevious experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting)Skills/AbilitiesAbility to plan and prioritise care for patientsCommitted to family centred careExcellent verbal and written communication skillsGood time management and teaching skillsAbility to work well both in a team and on own initiativeAbility to delegate tasks as appropriateDemonstrates Compassion in practiceAdministration of IV drugsCentral venous access managementPlease be advised that:The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test.
Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview. The closing date given is a guide only.
There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.
It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted.
Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer. Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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