Bank Staff ICU Paeds Nurse Band 6

· To work as a skilled member of the nursing team and provide a high standard of holistic family centered care to the children, young people, and families always., 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.

Great Ormond Street are seeking ambitious and motivated nurse practitioners to join their team in GOSH. Many of our patients are on a long journey to recovery, and so our nurses build strong relationships with them and their families. This role is a great opportunity for experienced ICU paediatric nurses to provide critical care for patients who have a variety of underlying medical conditions. The critical care units at GOSH include general, cardiac, and neonatal ICUs. We would welcome applications for adult ICU, neonatal and paediatric ICU nurses., · Ability to promote family centered care and establish good relationships with children, young people, and their families.
· To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
· To communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and providing the support needed during distressing times.
· To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff following achievement of required competence.
· To be familiar with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers vision for Compassion in Practice.
· To ensure a positive welcoming environment is provided for the children and their respective families.
· To be competent in administering medication confidently.
· Ability to demonstrate competency in the use of relevant Trust IT systems.

Summary of the hospital: Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is one of the top five children's hospitals in the world and one of the most technologically advanced. The hospital includes speciality wards such as Eagle ward which is the largest paediatric renal unit in the UK, Fox ward which focuses on orthopaedics and spinal surgery for children and young people etc.
76,000 children each year are seen by qualified experts in around 250,000 admissions and appointments. With around 750 seriously ill children and young people seen at GOSH from all over the UK for life-changing treatment and care. This makes GOSH a very busy children's hospital!

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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