Staff Nurse

GOSH International; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage Employer

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced paediatric nurse to join Koala Ward and deliver high-quality patient-centred care to children and families. You will thrive in a demanding environment, make clinical decisions, escalate concerns and co-ordinate complex care needs.

You will demonstrate ongoing professional development, strong communication, and teamwork while contributing to education and service improvement within a leading NHS trust.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures.
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance (risk management, audit, quality).

Responsibilities

• To provide the highest standard of nursing care for the children, young people and their families at all times
• To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual children and to supervise other staff in this activity.
• To ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the children, young people and their families
• To supervise and support members of the ward team as required, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate care
• To ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out, and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patient’s condition.
• To actively assist in the education and practical training of learners and junior staff at every opportunity. To work in co-operation with their university in order to provide uniformity and promotion of professional standards
• To participate in informal and formal teaching.
• To maintain confidentiality surrounding the child’s or young person’s admission and treatment at all times
• To ensure that all patient care is documented, and that all relevant documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Trust approved documentation, in line with NMC, CQC and Trust standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teaching skills

Teamwork

Compassion in practice

Delegation

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Relevant nursing qualification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Site Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £38,488 - £46,852 per annum Inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 05/11/2026

Job overview

Are you a motivated nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Koala Ward are seeking dynamic staff nurses to join our highly skilled and forward thinking team. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional patient centred care to individuals with neurological conditions. We are seeking nurses who : Thrive in a demanding and fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of care under pressure. Are confident making clinical decisions, escalating concerns and co-ordinating complex care needs. Shows commitment to continuing professional development and service improvement. Possess excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

If you are a passionate, confident and driven nurse looking to take on this exciting role, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• To provide the highest standard of nursing care for the children, young people and their families at all times
• To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual children and to supervise other staff in this activity.
• To ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the children, young people and their families
• To supervise and support members of the ward team as required, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate care
• To ensure that treatments prescribed by the medical staff are carried out, and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patient’s condition.
• To actively assist in the education and practical training of learners and junior staff at every opportunity. To work in co-operation with their university in order to provide uniformity and promotion of professional standards
• To participate in informal and formal teaching.
• To maintain confidentiality surrounding the child’s or young person’s admission and treatment at all times
• To ensure that all patient care is documented, and that all relevant documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Trust approved documentation, in line with NMC, CQC and Trust standards.

Working for our organisation

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.

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

• Collaboration - We work together to deliver safe, consistent, patient-centred care. Respect - We treat everyone with respect, kindness and equity. Curiosity - We stay curious to drive innovation that delivers exceptional patient outcomes.
• 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

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
• Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
• 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)
• Knowledge of ward specialties

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

Please be advised that:

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.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.