Staff Nurse - CICU

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child healthcare is seeking compassionate and skilled nurses to join their team. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional care to children and families while being part of a world-class education program. You’ll lead a nursing team, promote best practices, and work in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in pediatric nursing and want to grow your skills in a challenging yet rewarding setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with acutely or chronically ill children.
• Commitment to family-centered care and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and ensure high-quality nursing care.
• Promote continuous improvement of patient care through evidence-based practice.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Time Management

Family-Centered Care

Teamwork

Nursing Qualification

Ongoing Professional Development

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Relevant Nursing Qualification

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Caring. Compassionate. Skilled. Meticulous. Enthusiastic.

These are just some of the words that describe the world-class nurses at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

Whether you have experience in the field or are considering a career change to one of these exciting specialties, we offer a fantastic world-class education programme to help develop your knowledge and skills.

No paediatric practice? No problem! We welcome everyone interested in joining this exciting field of clinical practice.

If you want the opportunity to make a meaningful connection with patients and their families, see what we can offer you.

Please note: We will not be accepting applications from Newly Registered Practitioners (NRPs) for these vacancies.

CVs will not be accepted via email. All applications must be submitted through Trac Jobs to be considered.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure high-quality nursing care for children and families.
2. Act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner.
3. Assist in the safe, effective, and efficient management of the department within allocated resources.
4. Promote continuous improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice.
5. Undertake delegated responsibilities for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager.
6. Familiarize with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers' vision for Compassion in Practice.

Working for our organization

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. GOSH is a specialist paediatric hospital committed to providing world-class care to children and young people with rare and complex conditions.

In partnership with the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, we form the UK’s only academic Biomedical Research Centre specializing in paediatrics.

Most children we care for are referred from hospitals across the UK and overseas. GOSH offers 60 nationally recognized clinical specialties—the widest range of specialist health services for children on one site. Our staff are the heart of GOSH, and being part of our team is incredibly rewarding. Working here is challenging, complex, and inspiring. Our team supports each other daily to deliver excellent patient care and help families navigate demanding processes and difficult decisions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, while the person specification outlines the required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please view the attachments below for both documents.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• Experience working as part of a diverse team
• Experience contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
• NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical specialty)
• Relevant nursing qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in the clinical specialty
• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience

Experience/Knowledge

• Knowledge of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Experience working with acutely or chronically ill children or transferable skills
• Understanding of current issues in children’s nursing
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges
• Knowledge of research and evidence-based practice
• Contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Basic computer skills
• Fulfilling Revalidation requirements
• Understanding safeguarding policies and procedures
• Understanding clinical governance principles
• Knowledge of nursing practice and innovation outside GOSH
• Experience with clinical incidents and complaints reporting
• Previous experience in the relevant specialty, preferably in an NHS setting

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to plan and prioritize patient care
• Commitment to family-centered care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and teaching skills
• Ability to work well independently and in a team
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom