Nursing Associate
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London, WC1N 3JH
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 September 2026
7 days left
Job description
Would you like to work for an Outstanding Trust that values its staff? Are you committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care; and are you kee...
- To provide direct patient care to an allocated group of patients including undertaking allrequired patient observations reporting any unusual results to the nurse in charge or your named supervisor
- Promote, monitor, and maintain a healthy, safe and secure environment for patients, families and staff.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with the children, families, and staff.
- Liaise with community teams, health visitors, nurses, social workers, and other health professional regarding patient progress record on EPIC system and liaise with clinical nurse specialist any changes that have occurred.
- To act as point of contact for families and professionals calling the service, logging calls, and referring to appropriate persons.
- To support and undertake any projects/audits initiated by the Trust or Unit
- To work collaboratively with the wider department, Health Records department, medical secretaries, and other relevant departments at all times
- To complete annual mandatory training and other training opportunities relevant to role.
- To participate in additional training and development opportunities in order to enhance professional development
- To participate in the annual performance review process identifying own objectives and produce a personal development plan in conjunction with your manager.
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 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.
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Nursing Associate (Child)
- Nursing Associate Foundation degree qualification
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 M English or equivalent
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Ability to plan and prioritise care of own delegated patient workload.
- Committed to patient family centred care
- Demonstrates Compassion in practice
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and nonverbal) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to Nursing Associate students, other learners and Health Care Support Workers are required within the clinical setting
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team E Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people. Their families, carers and colleagues
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understand requirements for NMC professional revalidation
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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