Job summary

We have an amazing opportunity for a band 6 to join our team!

The Home PN team consists of two band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists and one band 6 Nurse Specialist . The team care for a designated caseload of patients providing teaching and support to families and local hospitals as well as patients within the trust. The service provides care for patients from point of referral for Home PN training, through teaching, discharge planning and long term management/support in the community. Most referrals are from the gastro/SNAPS/BMT specialties. The complexity of the patients are varied and include psychological and social care needs to which the team have an input in gathering the right support from external agencies. The nurse led services also include clinic follow ups and keeping in contact via MyGosh.

The service allows for decreased inpatient admissions and for patients and carers to be more empowered to be in their home environment. You must have a passion and drive for maintaining good service provision.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job:

  • To work alongside two band 7 practitioners with a defined caseload of children and families incorporating a care co-ordination remit as agreed.
  • To provide effective nursing, expertise, advice and support to a team / department and ensure the provision of high quality care to children and families.
  • To act as a role model and highly competent practitioner.
  • To act as a designated resource to children and families, and other professionals caring for them.
  • To facilitate the development of the all staff within the team.
  • To promote an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice.

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 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 particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community 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 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.

Date posted

24 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,448 to £47,965 a year Per Annum Inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-BBM-5122714-A

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

  • GOSH Always Values
  • Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • On the relevant part of the NMC register Children’s registered
  • Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
  • Demonstrable contribution to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion in line with trust values

Desirable

  • Assessing and mentoring qualification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Sufficient experience at band 6 level or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
  • Demonstrates Compassion In Practice
  • Previous experience of child protection procedures

Desirable

  • Expert knowledge relevant to the speciality/field or practice
  • Previous experience of change management and problem solving
  • Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
  • Previous experience of research and audit
  • Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
  • Experience of leading and managing a team
  • Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing and healthcare
  • Good attendance record
  • Experience of working as a nurse specialist
  • Experience of working 1:1 with families to train them on a new skill

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working.
  • Administration of IV drugs, as appropriate
  • Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
  • Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint presentation)
  • Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change A flexible approach to work
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
  • Able to problem solve and initiate change
  • Excellent verbal and written Negotiating skills
  • Ability to challenge inequality and advocate for patients from the global majority

Desirable

  • Excellent relevant clinical skills
  • Specialist skills and abilities for the post
  • Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
  • Ability to delegate and prioritise
Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

  • GOSH Always Values
  • Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • On the relevant part of the NMC register Children’s registered
  • Evidence of ongoing, dynamic continuing professional development within the specialty, linked to demonstrable clinical competencies
  • Demonstrable contribution to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion in line with trust values

Desirable

  • Assessing and mentoring qualification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Sufficient experience at band 6 level or equivalent, including within relevant clinical environment
  • Demonstrates Compassion In Practice
  • Previous experience of child protection procedures

Desirable

  • Expert knowledge relevant to the speciality/field or practice
  • Previous experience of change management and problem solving
  • Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
  • Previous experience of research and audit
  • Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
  • Experience of leading and managing a team
  • Understanding of professional and current issues in children’s nursing and healthcare
  • Good attendance record
  • Experience of working as a nurse specialist
  • Experience of working 1:1 with families to train them on a new skill

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Self-discipline and good time management to support periods of lone working.
  • Administration of IV drugs, as appropriate
  • Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
  • Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint presentation)
  • Ability to initiate, manage and sustain change A flexible approach to work
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Able to motivate and develop a multi-professional team
  • Able to problem solve and initiate change
  • Excellent verbal and written Negotiating skills
  • Ability to challenge inequality and advocate for patients from the global majority

Desirable

  • Excellent relevant clinical skills
  • Specialist skills and abilities for the post
  • Excellent managerial, leadership and organisational skills
  • Ability to delegate and prioritise

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).