Senior Staff Nurse/Senior ODP

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare institution in London is looking for a Senior Staff Nurse/Senior ODP to provide excellent, evidence-based nursing care for children. The role involves leading a team, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring effective communication within the multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess relevant clinical qualifications and experience, particularly within paediatric settings. This position offers a competitive salary and supports professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with acute/chronically sick children.
• Understanding of professional issues in children's nursing.
• Experience in NHS theatre settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent evidence-based nursing care for children.
• Act as a team leader and mentor for junior staff.
• Promote effective communication with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients

Good time management and teaching skills

Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate

Demonstrates Compassion in practice

Education

NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC ODP

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Relevant accredited qualification relating to clinical specialty

Tools

Basic knowledge of computer skills

Job description

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Staff Nurse/Senior ODP

The closing date is 08 October 2025.

We are looking for Theatre Practitioners - both Nurses (Adult or Paediatric) and ODPs to join our welcoming and dynamic Theatre Scrub Team. 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 do the following shift pattern:

• Early - 8am to 6pm
• Late - 10am to 8pm
• Early Late - 8am - 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

Main duties of the job

• 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

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 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

Culture and Values

• 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
• NMC Registered Nurse/HCPC ODP (appropriate to clinical speciality)
• Relevant accredited qualification relating to clinical specialty
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
• Committed to family centred care
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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

Experience/Knowledge

• 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)
• Previous experience in the theatres (preferably in a NHS setting)
• Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
• Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-CCS-7409819

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust