Senior Staff Nurse/Senior ODP

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric healthcare institution is seeking Scrub Practitioners to provide exceptional care for children undergoing surgery. The role involves developing new skills, offering training and support, and leading a team. Applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds. An engaging and inclusive work environment is fostered in commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in Paediatric Surgery desirable but not essential.
• Ability to provide excellent care for children and young people.
• Capable of leading team projects and activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care.
• Act as a team leader and mentor for nurses.
• Participate in the training and education of staff.

Skills

Clinical expertise in specialty

Excellent evidence-based nursing care

Supervision and support skills

Effective communication

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

We have positions available for different specialties. We are now looking for Scrub Practitioners that wish to step up to the next level in their career and have an interest working with children whilst undergoing their surgery. Previous experience within Paediatric Surgery is desirable but not essential as you will be given training and support by the Perioperative Team to develop new skills to equip you in the Paediatric setting. As a department we have an expert Practice Education Team who support our Peri-operative Team to help teach, develop, and strengthen these skills in order to support your ongoing professional development.

GOSH runs a 24hr emergency theatre service 7 days a week and therefore employees are required to work the following shift patterns.

• Early - 8am to 6pm
• Late - 10am to 8pm
• Early Late - 8am to 8pm
• A On Call - 8pm to 8am (response time 30 minutes)
• B On Call - 8pm to 8am (response time 1 hour)
• Night - 8pm to 8am

Responsibilities

• To be a clinical expert within the specialty.
• To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the children, young people and their families at all times.
• Ensure that each child or young person is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated.
• Ensure the provision of appropriate supervision and support to members of the ward team.
• Support the provision of effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments, relatives and visitors.
• Act as a team leader for a group of nurses, acting as a mentor/preceptor, and facilitating their development through challenge and support.
• To lead and co-ordinate team projects and team building activities.
• Participate in the process of recruitment and retention of staff.
• Promote and support the improving working lives philosophy, and initiatives.
• To contribute to the appraisal process, and if required disciplinary activities.
• To actively assist in the education and practical training of learners, junior staff and multidisciplinary team members at every opportunity, through formal and informal teaching.
• Ensure the provision of and access to appropriate mentors for student nurses and provide a supportive and challenging environment for students in training.
• Participate in the audit of the clinical learning environment.
• Supervise and orientate learners, temporary staff and staff new to the area.

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.

Recruitment process

• The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
• 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.
• We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.