Senior Staff Nurse • London Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nSenior Staff Nurse with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary 1 year fixed term Band 6 - Squirrel Endocrine and Metabolic Do you have experience in caring for children with Endocrine or Metabolic conditions or is this something you would be interested in us supporting you to explore? An exciting opportunity has arisen for qualified Band 6 paediatric nurses to join our friendly and welcoming team in the Squirrel Endocrine and Metabolic Ward. This post is for 1 year fixed term to cover a secondment. We are looking for nurses with leadership experience, who seek to deliver high-quality care to children and young people. Squirrel Endo/Met Ward is a busy area with 8 beds, specialising in endocrinology and metabolic medicine. The patients are often very highly dependent, requiring frequent blood sampling and complex intravenous infusions. We would support you to develop your high-dependency skills within the speciality. We care for a variety of children and young people with complex healthcare needs requiring both long and short-term admissions. We care for a diverse age range of patients from newborn to 18 years, but the main age group would be neonates to toddlers. Some of the conditions are incredibly rare and interesting and you would learn lots of specialist and transferable skills. We would consider appointing an adult nurse into the position if you had relevant experience and utilise your previous nursing skills with our paediatric population. Main duties of the job To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high- quality nursing care to children, young people and families. To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner. To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources. To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice. To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager /Team Leader. To be familiar with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officers vision for Compassion in Practice (NHS Commissioning Board Dec 2012). About us 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. Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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. Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential 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 Experience/Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Basic knowledge of computer skills Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality) Desirable Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting) Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients Committed to family centred care Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent numeracy skills Good time management and teaching skills Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate Demonstrates Compassion in practice Administration of IV drugs Central venous access management Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality) relevant to area of practice e.g Endocrine and Metabolics Relevant nursing qualification Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality Desirable Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential 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 Experience/Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferable skills Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace. Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Basic knowledge of computer skills Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality) Desirable Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting) Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients Committed to family centred care Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent numeracy skills Good time management and teaching skills Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate Demonstrates Compassion in practice Administration of IV drugs Central venous access management Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality) relevant to area of practice e.g Endocrine and Metabolics Relevant nursing qualification Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality Desirable Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship 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 . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Address Great Ormond Street NHS Trust Great Ormond Street London WC1N 3JH Employer's website "}