Job summary
Band 5/6 Nurse - Registered Critical Care Units
Are you a Child or Adult NMC registered nurse? Are you interested in joining a nursing team in treating some of the most rare and complex diseases and conditions? If this interests you, we warmly welcome you to apply for our bank position as a Band 5/6 Critical Care Unit (CCU) Nurse.
Your Purpose
We warmly welcome applications from nurses who have experience within intensive care. You will be working within a team that values your expertise and skill, by giving you opportunities to grow and develop alongside our Trust. The critical care units at GOSH include general, cardiac, and neonatal CCUs.
You will be responsible for the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality patient care; whilst working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team. Day-to-day work will be in line with the trust policies, objectives, protocols, and local guidelines in accordance with NMC regulations.
We offer the following benefits:
Competitive and enhanced pay rates
Flexible lines of work
Weekly Salary
Opportunity to work across multiple CCUs to gain invaluable experience
Access to GOLD training - our platform for all statutory mandatory training
To successfully apply to work as an CCU Nurse at GOSH, we are looking for previous intensive care experience, including caring for Level 2 and 3 Patients. All essential requirements are listed, as follows:
Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered nurse
Main duties of the job
Relevant nursing qualifications at degree-level. CCU Qualifications are desirable.
At least six months experience as an CCU Nurse & Paediatric Nurse within the last three years.
Oral and IV medication administration competent
Robust clinical knowledge, strong initiative, and an ability to remain calm and work efficiently under pressure
Experience in assessment, observation, and monitoring of patients
To be competent in administering medication confidently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic IT and computer skills
Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
Committed to family-centred care
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
Strong relationship building, both internal and external
Honesty and integrity, and a caring patient-centred approach
We look forward to receiving your application and hope to welcome you onto GOSH's Staff Bank.
Please note, this job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.
Bank Partners is an employment agency/employment business (as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003) and is acting on behalf of its client in relation to this vacancy.
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
- GOSH Values
- Experience of working part of a diverse team
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Eligibility to work within the UK
- Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies
Desirable
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with Acutely unwell Paediatric patients on ICU wards
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- At least 6 months ICU NHS experience in the last 3 years
- Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
- Demonstrates Honesty, Integrity and Compassion in practice
- Ability to work excellent both in a team and on own initiative
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting)
- Knowledge of ward specialties
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
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Values
- Experience of working part of a diverse team
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse
- Eligibility to work within the UK
- Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies
Desirable
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with Acutely unwell Paediatric patients on ICU wards
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- At least 6 months ICU NHS experience in the last 3 years
- Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
- Demonstrates Honesty, Integrity and Compassion in practice
- Ability to work excellent both in a team and on own initiative
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting
- Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting)
- Knowledge of ward specialties
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
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 NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
