Job summary
The Children's Acute Transport Service (CATS) is one of the busiest paediatric critical care transport services in the UK and we are looking for a dynamic, passionate and experienced transport Nurse to join our team.
You will be responsible for undertaking safe and efficient ground and air transport as well as support our training programme both directly with those clinicians training with the CATS team as well as participating in outreach education for our service users. We offer development opportunities including specialist transport and advanced practice courses
Main duties of the job
This is a clinical role within the Children's Acute Transport Service (CATS) with an element of responsibility for the outreach education programme in collaboration with your mentor. Responsibilities include:
- To provide leadership and education to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care
- To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner on PCC Transport
- To assist in the safe, effective, and efficient management of the PCC Transport Service 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 service in the absence of the senior nurses
- To undertake outreach education in conjunction with the senior nursing team
- Facilitate the induction, education and continuing professional development for all levels of trained nursing staff within the service
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
Our Always Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - positive, polite, prompt, responsive
- Always helpful - respectful, supportive, approachable, caring
- Always expert - up-to-date knowledge, strive to provide a quality service, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
- 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
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- On the relevant part of the NMC Register
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Possession of or near completion of a relevant degree programme
- PCC Transport Experience
Desirable
- Assessing & Mentoring Qualification
- APLS/EPLS Accredited/Provider
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent relevant paediatric knowledge - relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department/specialty e.g. ITU
- Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills: Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team approach to PCC transport medicine
- Able to problem solve, initiate manage and sustain change
- Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries. Ability to delegate and prioritise.
- Ability to deal with conflict situations, excellent negotiating skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice.
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic, continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to the PCC Transport Passport Competencies Document
- Child Protection Procedures
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues. (Clinical Governance Agenda)
- Some experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints recognising the subtle difference when working across organisational boundaries
- Demonstrates understanding of the role and fit of the Nurse within service provision
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare and how these will impact on the delivery of health care services in the future
- Previous experience of research, audit and benchmarking
Person Specification
Our Always Values
Essential
- Always welcoming - positive, polite, prompt, responsive
- Always helpful - respectful, supportive, approachable, caring
- Always expert - up-to-date knowledge, strive to provide a quality service, proactive
- Always one team - informative, mindful, appreciative, open, honest
- 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
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- On the relevant part of the NMC Register
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
- Possession of or near completion of a relevant degree programme
- PCC Transport Experience
Desirable
- Assessing & Mentoring Qualification
- APLS/EPLS Accredited/Provider
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent relevant paediatric knowledge - relevant specialist skills and abilities for the department/specialty e.g. ITU
- Effective managerial, leadership and organisational skills: Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team approach to PCC transport medicine
- Able to problem solve, initiate manage and sustain change
- Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills
- Excellent teaching, training and preceptorship skills
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries. Ability to delegate and prioritise.
- Ability to deal with conflict situations, excellent negotiating skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge relevant to the specialty/ department / field of practice.
- Evidence of on-going, dynamic, continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to the PCC Transport Passport Competencies Document
- Child Protection Procedures
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues. (Clinical Governance Agenda)
- Some experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints recognising the subtle difference when working across organisational boundaries
- Demonstrates understanding of the role and fit of the Nurse within service provision
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing and healthcare and how these will impact on the delivery of health care services in the future
- Previous experience of research, audit and benchmarking
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 NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
