Job summary
Cardiac services are embarking on an exciting programme of change in order to meet the challenges of providing a world leading cardiac programme . We have an exciting opportunity for a strong and dynamic leader to join our Cardiac Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Bear offers specialist inpatient care for neonates and children with congenital and acquired heart disease; conditions include pre- and post-surgical care, heart transplant, thoracic, inherited cardiovascular disease, pulmonary hypertension. Children on the Berlin heart are also cared for on Bear ward.Based in a new state of the art clinical building, Bear offers a child friendly environment featuring 16 en-suite single rooms and two four bedded bays. Development of the Cardiac ward will allow us to manage a specific cohort of 8/9 children outside of the Bear ward environment, enabling the development of expanded Paediatric Critical Care (HDU) level 1 & 2 beds within the Bear Ward footprint.
Candidates need to be driven and motivated to ensure our patients and their families receive the highest possible levels of care. You need to have excellent clinical knowledge and demonstrable leadership qualities and experience.
You will join a close-knit, hardworking and supportive multidisciplinary team, making it an enjoyable and rewarding environment to work in. In return we offer excellent development opportunities including coaching and leadership support.
Main duties of the job
You will support the next exciting phase of the Cardiac Units development. You will demonstrate strong leadership working closely with all Cardiac Teams to ensure the provision of high quality, expert to patients and families.
As a Unit we are committed to your professional development and offer educational opportunities which can be individually structured to include study to degree or Masters Level. We have a team of Nurse Practice Educators who support staff professional development.
The successful applicant will have support and opportunity to work closely with a team of Ward Sisters/Charge Nurses who lead and manage other Wards within the Heart and Lung Directorate.
Informal visits are strongly advised. For further information please contact Anne MacNiven (Matron) Anne.MacNiven@gosh.nhs.uk or Paul Blackburn (Matron) paul.blackburn@gosh.nhs.uk (ext. 1675)
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
- Our Always 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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child or Adult)
- Evidence of on-going dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty linked to demonstrable clinical competencies and level 3 academic study
- Relevant First Degree in health care related subject
- Assessing and mentoring qualification/Training
- Leadership or management training
Desirable
- APLS/EPLS
- Attendance on a clinical leadership programme
- Relevant Master's Degree or working towards
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a department and deputising for the ward/department ward sister/charge nurse.
- Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses.
- Experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents, safeguarding and complaints
- Thorough specialty knowledge relevant to the department
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing.
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills with extensive paediatric cardiothoracic experience
- Demonstrates Compassion in practice
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Administration of IV drugs
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
Desirable
- Interviewing skills & Appraisal skills
- Financial management skills
- Able to develop staff through mentoring / coaching /clinical supervision
- Able to recognise and promote wellbeing in the workforce
Person Specification
Our Always Values
Essential
- Our Always 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
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child or Adult)
- Evidence of on-going dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty linked to demonstrable clinical competencies and level 3 academic study
- Relevant First Degree in health care related subject
- Assessing and mentoring qualification/Training
- Leadership or management training
Desirable
- APLS/EPLS
- Attendance on a clinical leadership programme
- Relevant Master's Degree or working towards
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a department and deputising for the ward/department ward sister/charge nurse.
- Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses.
- Experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents, safeguarding and complaints
- Thorough specialty knowledge relevant to the department
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing.
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills with extensive paediatric cardiothoracic experience
- Demonstrates Compassion in practice
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Administration of IV drugs
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
Desirable
- Interviewing skills & Appraisal skills
- Financial management skills
- Able to develop staff through mentoring / coaching /clinical supervision
- Able to recognise and promote wellbeing in the workforce
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 NHSFT
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
