Senior Staff Nurse

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting two Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to join the Gastroenterology Investigation Unit (GIU) in London. The roles are full time and fixed term for 12 months, offering a dynamic environment within one of the UK's leading paediatric gastroenterology centres.

You will lead as NIC on the gastro suite, run endoscopy lists, support the medical team in complex procedures, and help with post-admission checks and MDT communications,

Qualifications

• Band 6 senior nurse experience within NHS or equivalent.
• Experience leading a ward or unit in gastroenterology.
• Competence in endoscopy procedures and pre/post procedure care.

Responsibilities

• Lead as NIC on the gastro suite and coordinate the team.
• Run an endoscopy list and support the medical team during procedures.
• Set up and manage day investigations including impedances and capsule endoscopy.
• Work within MDT and communicate effectively with families.

Skills

NHS Band 6 nursing

Endoscopy support

Gastroenterology care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to join the team in the Gastroenterology Investigation Unit (GIU).

Full Time 12 month Fixed Term

The gastroenterology department at GOSH is one of the UK's leading centres of excellence in treating complex diseases affecting the gut and other associated organs. Working in the GIU you will be part of a team dedicated to performing and analysing the investigations that the children and young people require.

• To support and lead as NIC on the gastro Suite.
• To be able to run an endoscopy list and correctly support the medical team in their procedures related to patients with IBD, Motility , Nutrition etc.
• To learn how to set up and manage other day investigations on the unit, impedances, Video capsule endoscopy as well as motility tests.
• To work well in the MDT and commuincate effectiverly.
• To liaises with families to advise on what to expect on admissions and pre-admission checklist.

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jasmine hammond Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] ext 1731