Job summary
**Please note this role will be based from an office either directly located with the Childrens Acute Transport Service Team or the Network team. The role will be based around a Mon-Fri onsite model for the start of the pilot with a possibility of some hybrid/home working only if workable within the pilot model (to be agreed and determined by the Network Martha's Implementation Team). There will also be some ad hoc site visits required to hospital sites in the Network (travel expenses included where relevant) in order to provide an outreach visit service to support local teams.**
This is an exciting opportunity for nurses with experience and confidence with working closely with patients and families to be part of a national pilot supporting a network model response to 'Martha's Rule'.
Martha Mills died in 2021 after developing sepsis in hospital, where she had been admitted with a pancreatic injury after falling off her bike. Martha's family's concerns about her deteriorating condition were not responded to and in 2023 a coroner ruled that Martha would probably have survived had she been moved to intensive care earlier. In response to this and other cases related to the management of deterioration, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and NHS England committed to implement 'Martha's Rule'; to ensure the vitally important concerns of the patient and those who know the patient best are listened to and acted upon.
Main duties of the job
The North Thames Paediatric Network together with the Childrens Acute Transport Service (CATS) and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) are proud to have the opportunity to pilot a model that serves to ensure that all patients and their families have access to the same 24/7 rapid review from a critical care outreach team.
The Network's proposed pilot plan is to rapidly develop and launch a true patient and family centred Martha's Rule network level solution that compliments and enhances the local hospital escalation procedures. We are looking for 2 x band 7 nurses who will work as a team, together with Clinical Leads and a Clinical Fellow to pilot this service. The team will be further supported by the Network's team of educators, data managers and project support.
Successful candidates will have the ability to confidently support and communicate with patients and relatives. They should have experience of looking after acutely unwell children.
The duration of the pilot is an initial 12 months however successful pilot outcomes may lead to a commissioned service. We welcome candidates looking for either a 12 month fixed term contract or can support a 12 month secondment.
We are looking for individuals who are flexible, experienced and happy to be proactive and take the initiative, working autonomously with a number of different teams to implement this new service across North London and North Thames.
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
- 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
- Registered Children's Nurse (Relevant NMC Registration). Credible professional with sound professional knowledge and judgement.
- Degree or equivalent in children's nursing
- Intensive Care Qualification (Essential for GOS PICU Risk Management)
- APLS or EPLS Qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- PGCE or registered teaching qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge and experience in managing the care of a critically ill child requiring stabilisation or escalation of care and ideally, long term ventilation and high dependency patients (with relevant EBP).
- Evidence/experience in nurse education/teaching/workforce development
- Competent in preparing presentations to senior teams
- Evidence of knowledge regarding clinical audit.
- Experience of creating education/training programmes
Desirable
- Involvement in audit/research programmes.
- Understanding of clinical and or operational Networks
- Involvement in Datix / incident reviews
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Articulate in a professional and confident manner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self -motivated and ability to influence, motivate and engage others
- Able to form good inter -personal relationships with all members of the inter -professional teams both in the Network Team and the Network Area
- Competent teacher of specialty skills and practices
- Ability to develop own learning needs and interests that will help their own capability and performance in their role.
- Ability to take an active role in agreed activities and keep a record of them
- Committed to the development of nursing education
- Ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure of changing work and demands
- Ability to work flexible hours (sometimes to deliver educational training at a suitable time for attendees).
- Ability to work effectively in a blended site and home -based environment - being available to work on site or delivery training/education for face to face/practically/SIM based when required but suitably able to work effectively from home at other times
- Ability to manage own workload and organisation, including at times and where appropriate administrational tasks.
- Excellent IT skills including the use of Zoom, Microsoft Teams Word, PowerPoint, Social Media for educational purposes & other web based systems
Desirable
- Ability to lead and make decisions
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and 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
- Registered Children's Nurse (Relevant NMC Registration). Credible professional with sound professional knowledge and judgement.
- Degree or equivalent in children's nursing
- Intensive Care Qualification (Essential for GOS PICU Risk Management)
- APLS or EPLS Qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- PGCE or registered teaching qualification
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge and experience in managing the care of a critically ill child requiring stabilisation or escalation of care and ideally, long term ventilation and high dependency patients (with relevant EBP).
- Evidence/experience in nurse education/teaching/workforce development
- Competent in preparing presentations to senior teams
- Evidence of knowledge regarding clinical audit.
- Experience of creating education/training programmes
Desirable
- Involvement in audit/research programmes.
- Understanding of clinical and or operational Networks
- Involvement in Datix / incident reviews
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Articulate in a professional and confident manner
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self -motivated and ability to influence, motivate and engage others
- Able to form good inter -personal relationships with all members of the inter -professional teams both in the Network Team and the Network Area
- Competent teacher of specialty skills and practices
- Ability to develop own learning needs and interests that will help their own capability and performance in their role.
- Ability to take an active role in agreed activities and keep a record of them
- Committed to the development of nursing education
- Ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure of changing work and demands
- Ability to work flexible hours (sometimes to deliver educational training at a suitable time for attendees).
- Ability to work effectively in a blended site and home -based environment - being available to work on site or delivery training/education for face to face/practically/SIM based when required but suitably able to work effectively from home at other times
- Ability to manage own workload and organisation, including at times and where appropriate administrational tasks.
- Excellent IT skills including the use of Zoom, Microsoft Teams Word, PowerPoint, Social Media for educational purposes & other web based systems
Desirable
- Ability to lead and make decisions
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)
