Senior Staff Nurse - Woodpecker & Nightingale wardsGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustAn opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Staff Nurse to join the team on Woodpecker and Nightingale wards.
Woodpecker ward is our pre-operative admissions ward where patients are admitted and prepared for theatre. Once the patient goes to theatre, they are returned post-op to the inpatient wards throughout the hospital for overnight stays.
Nightingale ward is our day case ward where patients will be admitted, prepared for theatre, and then returned to the ward to complete their post-op recovery before being discharged later the same day.
Both wards operate between the hours of 07.30 - 20.00 or 07.00 - 19.30 (for early starts), Monday - Friday. We do not work weekends, bank holidays, or night shifts.
Working with a wide range of specialities with the members of the respective teams being predominantly based in theatre means that both wards operate in a substantially nurse-led way.
Since moving to Operations and Images in late 2020, we have developed closer ties to the other clinical areas we have frequent contact from within our directorate, especially the Recovery department.
Main duties of the jobWoodpecker and Nightingale wards are a place to develop or consolidate a variety of nursing skills including: time management in a fast-paced, high turnover clinical environment; close working relationships with our Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the pre-assessment of upcoming admissions; engagement with a wide range of clinical specialities; exposure to bed management through surgical bed meetings and forward planning for following week admissions; working in a clinical environment containing a broad range of ward-based healthcare professionals, including Healthcare Support Workers, Healthcare Assistants, Assistant Theatre Practitioners, Nursing Associates, and Registered Nurses.
We have a growing educational programme which will help assist successful candidates contribute towards the high standards of nursing care we set across both wards by assisting in their own professional development. This development will be integral to maintaining such standards, and by gaining experience within your role, you will also be provided with in-depth training to give you the tools and confidence to develop within the role.
About usGOSH 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.
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We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members.
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Job 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 valuesNMC 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 perspectivesExperience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skillsUnderstanding of professional and current issues in children's nursingUnderstanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practiceDemonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the WorkplaceBasic 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 managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Salary£44,806 to £53,134 per annum inclusive
Reference number271-CCS-6784725
Job locationsGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
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