Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week (Minimum 29 hr/wk)
Job ref
271-HL B
Site
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Town
London
Salary
£37,259 - £45,356 pro rata per annum inclusive
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/03/2026 23:59
Job overview
The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit is a 17-bedded acute unit providing care for critically ill children from birth up to 18 years. As a tertiary centre, we care for a wide range of Level 3 and HDU patients across multiple specialties, including neurology, metabolic medicine, oncology, respiratory, genetics, and post-surgical cases. Patients are admitted via specialist paediatric transport services, internal ward collapses, and following surgical interventions. As the designated metabolic and neurosurgical centre for the North Thames region, our unit sees some of the most unwell and complex paediatric patients. This presents a unique and rewarding opportunity to gain experience across a broad spectrum of clinical presentations and develop advanced critical care skills. You will be supported through a dedicated foundation programme which includes nine structured study days covering key topics such as respiratory, cardiac, and neurological. You will also be part of a large, sociable, and supportive team of over 120 staff, all committed to delivering excellent patient care while supporting each other's development and wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who are passionate about paediatric critical care and looking to build a strong foundation within a world-leading children's hospital.
If you have applied to this role within the last 3 months, we kindly ask that you do not reapply at this time. Please note this role is not suitable for Newly Registered Nurses
Main duties of the job
To be able to apply for this position you must be a
Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in child branch with at least 12 months of relevant registered nursing experience
Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Adult Nurse with at least 12 months of relevant registered nursing experience working in either ICU or ED
For Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN's) an active Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN – registered Adult or Child Nurse with at least 12 months of relevant registered nursing experience in the UK
To provide the highest standard of nursing care for the children, young people and their families at all times.
To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual children and to supervise other staff in this activity.
To ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the children, young people and their families.
To act as an advocate for the child, young person and family, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.
To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
To start planning discharges from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary.
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.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
Our Always values
Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in child branch Or Able to join the NMC child branch register for candidates educated outside of the UK Or Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) registered Nurse in Adult branch with at least 1 year experience working in an ITU, A&E or paediatric setting
Relevant nursing qualification
Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies
Desirable criteria
Practice Assessor & Preceptorship course or equivalent
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
Demonstrable experience of having worked with acute/chronically sick children and young people or transferable specialist skills
Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
Understanding and evidence of fulfilling requirements for NMC revalidation
Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
Desirable criteria
Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
Knowledge of clinical incidents, complaints and reporting
Previous experience in the relevant speciality
Knowledge of ward specialities
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent numeracy skills
Able to confidently use and navigate IT systems to provide care and complete duties
Advanced time management skills
Able to prioritise own work and delegate tasks as appropriate
Able to work well both in a team and on own initiative
Ability to teach and supervise other staff members
Able to escalate concerns and seek assistance when appropriate
Committed to family centred care
Demonstrates compassion in practice
Please be advised that:
The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.
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 .
We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.
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.