Staff Nurse

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in London is seeking an Outpatients Staff Nurse to provide high-quality care for children and their families. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse qualification, experience in direct patient care, and strong leadership skills, with a commitment to inclusivity. The role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Ability to provide high standards of nursing care.
• Skills in planning, assessing, and evaluating care.
• Capability to supervise and support nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Involves direct patient care in an outpatient setting.
• Manages long-term conditions in partnership with families.
• Provides education and support to junior team members.

Skills

Direct patient care

Clinical assessment

Educational support

Leadership skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

"Outpatients Staff Nurse"

We are looking for a motivated experienced nurse to join our Outpatients team, who is keen to develop their skills and knowledge in leadership and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Involve direct patient care and support the Clinical teams to manage long-term conditions in partnership with families, including accessing central lines, administering IV drugs, performing venipuncture and clinically assessing emergencies as a first responder.
• Be a role model for high standards, professional behaviour and upholding the trust values.
• Provide teaching and support for the unregistered workforce in the department to ensure they are able to develop appropriate clinical skills.
• Actively participate in project work, instigating and improving care pathways and the patient experience of the child and young person.
• As a visible leader, ensure that the child and family have the best possible experience, listen to feedback and concerns.
• Be at the forefront of new technological advances in nursing and paediatric medical research.
• Work with our Education team and experienced Nurses within the Outpatients team to support your professional development.

Qualifications and Expectations

• 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 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, in cooperation with their university to promote 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.
• To have knowledge of and adhere to ward and Trust policy and professional standards, and to ensure that colleagues do likewise.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through networks such as REACH, ENABLED, PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants who share our commitment to inclusion and understand that diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Contact for further details / informal visits

Name: Helena Willans
Job title: Outpatient Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone] Ext 38020