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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
About
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. It is the only specialist Biomedical Research Centre for paediatrics, the largest centre in the UK for children and young people with heart or brain problems, and the largest centre in Europe for children and young people with cancer. It works in partnership with the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH), part of University College London, and together they form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK.
The hospital at Great Ormond Street is the only exclusively specialist children's hospital in the UK. It does not have an Accident and Emergency department and only accepts specialist referrals from other hospitals and community services. The population of children and young people served by the hospital is characterised by those with multiple disabilities and/or health problems and rare and congenital (present at birth) conditions. Many children and young people need the help of different specialist teams. Improvements in health care and diagnosis mean that many children and young people have dramatically improved survival rates and more therapeutic options than was the case 10 years ago. Sadly though, many of the children cared for at GOSH still have life threatening or life-limiting conditions.
The hospital receives over 255,000 patient visits (inpatient admissions or outpatient appointments) a year, and carries our approximately 18,800 operations each year.
The hospital has 383 patient beds, including 44 intensive care beds (21 CICU, 15 PICU and 8 NICU). Many of the children and young people on our wards require high dependency care or are classed as ward intensive care, requiring one-to-one nursing.
Around 4,200 full-time and part-time staff work at the hospital. The ICH has around 600 staff. Many senior staff have roles in both organisations.
The hospital has approximately 50 paediatric specialties, the widest range of any hospital in the UK, which uniquely enables it to diagnose and pioneer treatments for children and young people with highly complex, rare or multiple conditions. It has 19 highly specialised national services.
Ward manager
Closed for applications on: 7-May-2024 00:02
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 7-May-2024 00:02
Key details
Location
- Site
- Great Ormond Street NHS trust
- Address
- Great Ormond Street
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- wc1N 3JH
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (clinical days as well as admin days)
Salary
- Salary
- £51,488 - £57,802 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Rapid assessment Neurology Unit
Job overview
- To be a highly competent, knowledgeable, and visible practitioner within the specialty ensuring the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the children, young people, and their families at all times.
- Ensure that each child is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented, and evaluated in negotiation with the family, and that this is accurately documented.
- Liaise with clinical, non-clinical and facilities staff to maintain a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment for the children, young people and their families, visitors, and staff.
- To act as an advocate for the child, young person and family ensuring the provision of appropriate information and support services.
- To be an ally to the global majority and persons with protective characteristics
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- To be responsible for the leadership and operational management of the department informing the Head of Nursing/Matron of anything that threatens to affect the safety of the environment or to compromise the care of the patients, comply with the safe staffing strategy for both the NHS and Trust
- To manage and maximize the use of nursing and workforce planning resources within the agreed budget, including the planning of rosters, safe staffing, and working closely with the Head of Nursing and Matron.
- To foster an environment conducive to learning, enquiry, and research.
- To foster inclusivity.
- To identify the training and development needs of nursing staff / learners in the department and participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs in conjunction with the Practice Educator.
- To always maintain confidentiality regarding the child’s admission and treatment.
- 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
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.
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.
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.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse (Child) (or Registered Nurse/ Midwife relevant to area of practice e.g. Mental Health / Neonatology/ Theatre)
- Leadership or management training
- Evidence of on-going dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
Desirable criteria
- Relevant First Degree in health care related subject
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of taking charge of a department and deputizing for the ward/department ward sister/charge nurse.
- Experience of taking charge of a department
- Experience of leading and managing a team of nurses.
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Handling safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Thorough specialty knowledge relevant to the department
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing.
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk, and quality issues
- Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary team
- Handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Awareness of equity and diversity
- Knowledge of GOSH nurse strategy
- Knowledge of clinical governance, safety, and improvement agenda
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of national health agenda
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent paediatric clinical skills
- Demonstrates Compassion in practice
- Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent teaching, training, and preceptorship skills
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Able to work across professional team and organisational boundaries
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
- Able to develop staff through mentoring / coaching /clinical supervision
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Interviewing skills & Appraisal skills
- Administration of IV drugs
Desirable criteria
- Financial management skills
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Thomas
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02074059200
- Additional information
ext 6362
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