Staff Nurse /ODP
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London, WC1N 1JE
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Woodpecker Ward is our pre-operative admissions ward where patients are admitted and prepared for Theatre. Once the patient goes to Theatre they are r...
- We have a growing educational programme which will help assist you contribute towards the high standards of nursing care we set across both wards by assisting in their own professional development. This development will be integral to maintaining such standards and by gaining experience within your role you will also be provided with in-depth training to give you the tools and confidence to develop within the role.
- 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 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
Our unit is open Monday to Friday 07.00-20.00. This a full-time post, working 11.5 hour shifts 3-4 days per week.
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.
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.
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or NMC Registered Nurse / HCPC registered ODP with extensive paediatric experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
- Basic life support
Desirable
- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team and contributing to an inclusive workplace
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
- Handling safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Up to date with Revalidation requirements
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Information Technology/Computer literate
- Committed to providing excellent Family Centred Care.
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience within relevant clinical speciality
- Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
- Knowledge of ward specialties
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
- Committed to family centred care
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate and prioritise
- Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative
- Excellent numeracy skills
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Demonstrates Compassion in practice
Desirable
- Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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