Staff Nurse at GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is recruiting staff nurses for the Koala Ward to deliver patient-centred care to children with neurological conditions. This full-time on-site role offers opportunities for career development and requires the ability to work in a busy, high-pressure environment.

You will assess, plan and evaluate care, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality and compassionate care for patients and

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with current UK registration.
• Relevant nursing qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care for the children and their families.
• Plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care and supervise staff.
• Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment for children and families.
• Supervise ward team and communicate changes in patient condition.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Time management

Teaching skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)

Relevant nursing qualification

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Main area Neurology / Neurosurgery

Grade Band 5

Contract Permanent

Hours * Full time * Part time 37.5 hours per week

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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.

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.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

• NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
• Relevant nursing qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies

Desirable criteria

• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
• Experience/Knowledge Essential criteria 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 Desirable criteria 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 Essential criteria Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients Committed to family centred care Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent numeracy 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

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Applicant requirements 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.