Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Louis Dundas Centre for Oncology Outreach and Palliative Care at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). The Louis Dundas Centre provides expert tertiary level care to children with malignant haematology, oncology and life-threatening / life-limiting conditions, both within GOSH and to those referred from outside the hospital whose care is now focused mainly on palliation. The team also provides support from diagnosis through to the end of treatment to families of children diagnosed with a malignant disease, visiting children and families in the home and liaising with outside agencies.
The Louis Dundas Centre combines both clinical and academic/research units, providing an opportunity for the post holder to work closely with the academic unit and contribute to the Centre's drive to develop and promote evidence-based palliative care and symptom management. The team provides teaching support and education to shared care hospitals and children's hospices.
We need a dynamic, experienced Specialist Nurse to take a leading role in providing oncology outreach support for a defined caseload of children and families
Main duties of the job
You will be supported to:
- manage a case load of patients with malignant disease from diagnosis
- provide teaching to parents and colleagues
- work with children and families in the home and in school
- gain experience providing enhanced supportive care
- gain experience providing palliative care suppor
You must have undertaken the children's cancer pathway and be able to demonstrate experience within the speciality. It is desirable that you are a car owner /driver, but this is not essential.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact June Hemsley or Maggie Comac on 0207 829 8678 or via email at June.Hemsley@gosh.nhs.uk or Margaret.Comac@gosh.nhs.uk
Closing date: 11th April 2023
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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
- Relevant nursing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
- Oncology or Palliative Care Foundation Course/Module or equivalent
Desirable
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
- Relevant honours degree or in the process of obtaining
- Leadership or management training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills
- Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
- 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
- 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
- Experience of change management and problem solving
- Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting
- Previous experience in the relevant speciality of post (preferably in an NHS setting)
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
- Administration of IV drugs
- Central venous access management
Desirable
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
- Ability to work across professional teams and organizational boundaries
- Ability to problem solve and initiate change
- Ability to motivate and develop a team of staff
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
- Relevant nursing qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
- Oncology or Palliative Care Foundation Course/Module or equivalent
Desirable
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
- Relevant honours degree or in the process of obtaining
- Leadership or management training
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills
- Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
- 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
- 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
- Experience of change management and problem solving
- Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting
- Previous experience in the relevant speciality of post (preferably in an NHS setting)
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
- Administration of IV drugs
- Central venous access management
Desirable
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
- Ability to work across professional teams and organizational boundaries
- Ability to problem solve and initiate change
- Ability to motivate and develop a team of staff
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
