Senior Staff Nurses - Koala Ward

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned children's hospital in Greater London seeks a Senior Staff Nurse for Koala Ward. The position involves providing clinical leadership and exceptional patient-centered care for children with neurological conditions. Ideal candidates should have significant acute care experience, proven leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential. The role offers a competitive salary between £46,419 and £55,046 per year on a full-time permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute or critical care environment, ideally within neurosciences.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and high-quality nursing care to children and families.
• Act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.
• Assure effective management of the department within resources.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Ability to delegate

Compassion in practice

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Relevant nursing qualification

Assessor or practice supervisor qualification

Job description

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Staff Nurses - Koala Ward

The closing date is 06 January 2026

Are you an experienced and motivated nurse ready to take the next step in your career?

Koala Ward is seeking a dynamic senior staff nurse to join our highly skilled and forward looking team. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient centred care to individuals with neurological conditions. You will be responsible for providing clinical leadership, coordinating care on a fast‑paced unit and supporting the development and performance of the nursing team.

We are seeking:

• A nurse who has substantial experience in an acute or critical care environment, ideally within neurosciences.
• Demonstrates proven leadership skills including the ability to supervise, support and motivate a team of nurses.
• Thrives in a demanding and fast‑paced environment, maintaining high standards of care under pressure.
• Is confident in making clinical decisions, escalating concerns and coordinating complex care needs.
• Shows commitment to continuing professional development and service improvement.
• Possesses excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

If you are a passionate, confident and driven nurse looking to take on this exciting senior role, we would love to hear from you. We also encourage current nursing staff within GOSH to apply.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high‑quality nursing care to children, young people and families.
• To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.
• To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources.
• To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence‑based practice.
• To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager /Team Leader.
• To be familiar with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers vision for Compassion in Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012).

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 attachments below.

Person Specification

• NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
• Relevant nursing qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies
• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience

GOSH Culture and Values

• GOSH 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

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
• Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
• Understanding or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
• 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)

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
• Administration of IV drugs
• Central venous access management

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-B-7598247

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust