Staff Nurse - Sky Ward • 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\nStaff Nurse - Sky Ward with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust in London, United Kingdom\n\n Job summary 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. Main duties of the job 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. 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 Our Always values Essential GOSH Always Values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality) Relevant nursing qualification Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies 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 Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice Basic knowledge of computer skills Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality) Experience of working as part of a diverse team Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture 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) 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 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 Person Specification Our Always values Essential GOSH Always Values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality) Relevant nursing qualification Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies 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 Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice Basic knowledge of computer skills Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality) Experience of working as part of a diverse team Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture 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) 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 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 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 Hospital Great Ormond Street London WC1N 3JH Employer's website "}