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Job summary

Main area
Oncology/Heamatology | BCC
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: Full time
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
271-BCC-6425157
Employer
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£42,471 - £50,364 per annum inclusive
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Staff Nurse - Haematology/Oncology

Band 6

Job overview

Elephant Ward is looking to recruit a  Senior Staff Nurse 

1 year Fixed term 

1 Permanent 

Full time - Blood, Cells and Cancer Directorate 

Elephant ward is part of a large Haematology/Oncology department that cares for children from 0-12 years old.  We are committed to working in partnership with the community teams and shared care centre in order to provide the highest quality care for children and their families.  The unit provides a dynamic environment with opportunities to be involved in research and the care of children undergoing treatments- such as high dose therapy, stem cell rescue and antibody treatments.

This unit is committed to professional development and offer extensive educational opportunities including study to degree and masters level.

Main duties of the job

The job will entail promoting a positive attitude towards continuing improvements in patient care through research and evidence based practice and acting as a mentor to students.  The wards promote staff development through challenges and daily support, with excellent opportunities to build upon your knowledge base practice and nursing skills. 

To be successful for this role, you will need to meet all the essential criteria outlined in the job description.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • NMC Registered Nurse (Child) (or Registered Nurse/ Midwife relevant to area of practice e.g. Mental Health / Neonatology/ Theatre)
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
  • Relevant nursing qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Assessing & Mentoring qualification/experience

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
  • Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Committed to family centred care
  • Ability to delegate and prioritise
  • Administration of IV drugs
  • Excellent numeracy skills
  • Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative
  • Good time management and teaching skills
  • Demonstrates Compassion in practice
Desirable criteria
  • Administration of IV drugs
  • Central venous access management

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills
  • 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
  • Understating or 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 criteria
  • Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
  • Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
  • Understanding auditing and research Methodologies

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardMenopause Workplace Pledge

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Eleanor O'Toole
Job title
Ward Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 7405 9200
Additional information

Eleanor O'Toole ext 8309

Mary Foo-Caballero, Lead Nurse 

Extension: 0497 or bleep 0904.

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