Staff Nurse - Sky Ward

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Nov 1

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior, Mid & Senior Level
Healthcare
London

Requirements

Are you an experienced staff nurse ready for a new challenge?
Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals in the UK?
Many of our patients are on long journeys to recovery, and so our nurses build strong relationships with them and their families.
While experience in orthopaedic and spinal nursing is welcome, our patients have a variety of underlying medical conditions, including learning disabilities, so we welcome nurses from diverse disciplines.
We’ll build on your professional development to date with high-quality training, including high-dependency nursing skills.
Our focus on further education and professional development will accelerate your progress, providing you with key managerial skills and perspective, whilst our international reputation for the care of children and young people will help to build your prospects.
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 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.

Responsibilities

Are you an experienced staff nurse ready for a new challenge? Do you want to work for one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals in the UK?
At Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) every patient is special, which means every nurse who cares for them must be special too. Many of our patients are on long journeys to recovery, and so our nurses build strong relationships with them and their families.
You’ll be joining Sky Ward, which focuses on orthopaedics and spinal surgery for children and young people from birth to 16+. It has 18 beds, including a four-bed high-dependency unit (HDU) where we are able to care for patients following complex surgery.
This is a chance to specialise in orthopaedic and spinal nursing as part of a dedicated world-class team of consultants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, learning disabilities nurses and play specialists.
While experience in orthopaedic and spinal nursing is welcome, our patients have a variety of underlying medical conditions, including learning disabilities, so we welcome nurses from diverse disciplines. We’ll build on your professional development to date with high-quality training, including high-dependency nursing skills.
We are a friendly, welcoming and supportive team and there are opportunities to work across departments gaining leadership and management skills along the way. Our focus on further education and professional development will accelerate your progress, providing you with key managerial skills and perspective, whilst our international reputation for the care of children and young people will help to build your prospects. Working at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is a great investment in your future.
If interested or for further information, please contact Emma Woodcraft (Ward Sister) at Emma.Woodcraft@gosh.nhs.uk or Dylan Quealey (Acting Ward Sister) at Dylan.quealey@gosh.nhs.uk or 020 7405 9200 ext. 1468.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dylan Quealey Job title: Ward Sister Email address: dylan.quealey@gosh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 02074059200
Please Also Contact Hanna Thomas, Junior Sister On
Email address: hanna.thomas@gosh.nhs.uk

FAQs

What qualifications do I need to apply for the Staff Nurse position on Sky Ward?

You need to be an experienced staff nurse with appropriate nursing qualifications. Experience in orthopaedic and spinal nursing is welcomed, but nurses from diverse disciplines with varying medical condition care experience are encouraged to apply.

Is experience in orthopaedics required for this position?

No, while experience in orthopaedics and spinal nursing is welcome, it is not a strict requirement. We encourage nurses from various backgrounds to apply.

What is the patient demographic on Sky Ward?

Sky Ward focuses on orthopaedics and spinal surgery for children and young people from birth to 16+, caring for patients with a variety of underlying medical conditions, including learning disabilities.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for high-quality training, including high-dependency nursing skills, and chances to work across departments to gain leadership and management skills.

How can I contact the ward for more information about the job?

You can contact Emma Woodcraft (Ward Sister) at Emma.Woodcraft@gosh.nhs.uk or Dylan Quealey (Acting Ward Sister) at Dylan.quealey@gosh.nhs.uk or by calling 020 7405 9200 ext. 1468.

Is Great Ormond Street Hospital an inclusive workplace?

Yes, GOSH is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability status, or other factors.

Are there staff networks available for employees?

Yes, GOSH has active staff networks that support BAME, LGBT+, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions, and Women employees. These networks are employee-led and foster a positive and inclusive work environment.

What is the shift pattern for the Staff Nurse role?

The specific shift patterns are not stated in the job description, but typically nursing roles in hospitals involve a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends. It is best to inquire directly for detailed information.

Do I need to provide references when applying?

Yes, as part of the application process, you may be required to provide references that validate your qualifications and experience.

What are the potential career progression opportunities at GOSH?

Working at GOSH provides various pathways for career progression, including gaining managerial skills and further educational opportunities to advance your nursing career.

Can I arrange an informal visit to the ward?

Yes, you can arrange an informal visit by contacting Dylan Quealey (Ward Sister) at dylan.quealey@gosh.nhs.uk or by calling 02074059200 to discuss options.

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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 aspires to offer outcomes for children in the top five in the world. The largest centre in the UK for children with heart or brain problems, and, with UCLH it is the largest centre in Europe for children with cancer. It is the only specialist Biomedical Research Centre for paediatrics, 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, and one of the largest in the world. 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 largely only accepts specialist referrals from other hospitals and community services. The population of children served by the hospital is characterised by those with multiple disabilities and/or health problems and rare and congenital (present at birth) conditions.