Job summaryWe are looking for an experienced Nurse or ODP to rise to the challenge and join our expanding Anaesthetic Pre-op Assessment and Sedation Service.
Previous pre-op assessment skills or sedation experience is preferred but not essential. Teaching and support will be provided in areas such as assessment skills, cannulation, venepuncture, airway management and management skills as required.
We are committed to your training and development, and you will be supported by the Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Lead Consultant.
Main duties of the job- To be a clinical expert within the specialty
- To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team (Sedation and APOA) and ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care to children and families
- To undertake anaesthetic pre-operative assessment of elective patients that are being admitted for a procedure or operation under general anaesthetic
- To ensure that each child or young person is assessed, and that their care is planned, implemented and evaluated in negotiation with the family, and that this is accurately documented
- To provide advanced clinical care through health assessment, initiation of treatment, formulation and alteration of treatment and monitoring of care programs to children and young people within the sedation department
- To communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team involved in our patients' care
- To support the development of clinical protocols and care pathways for a specific case load of patients
- To facilitate the development of evidence based clinical practice through improvement, research and audit
- To support the CNS, ANP and PE team with the education of the multidisciplinary team
- To be an expert clinical resource for other healthcare practitioners.
- To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources
- To undertake delegated responsibility for the department in the absence of the Ward Manager
About usWe are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
DetailsDate posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year
Inclusive per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 271-CCS-8206840
Job locations: Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe 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.
Person SpecificationGOSH Culture and ValuesEssential- 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
Academic/Professional qualification/TrainingEssential- NMC Registered Nurse (Child) or HCPC registered ODP (appropriate to clinical speciality).
- Willingness to undertake modules at master's level if required for service provision
- Willingness to undertake in house development programmes necessary for the role, such as a band 6 development/leadership courses.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality
- Basic Life Support
Desirable- Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience
- APLS/EPLS
Experience/KnowledgeEssential- Demonstrates extensive experience within the paediatric setting
- Teaching, supervision, and managerial experience
- Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
- Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
- Handling safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
- Understating or evidence of fulfilling PREP requirements for Revalidation
- Awareness of equality and diversity
- Information Technology/Computer literate
- Committed to providing excellent Family Centred Care
- Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing.
Desirable- Previous experience of research and audit
- Previous experience of change management and problem solving
- Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
- Previous experience in critical care, anaesthetics, recovery, day surgery unit or sedation
Skills/AbilitiesEssential- Excellent paediatric clinical skills
- Relevant specialist skills and abilities for specialty
- Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills
- Ability to delegate and prioritise
- Administration of IV drugs
- Administering medication under patient group directives
- Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
- Able to problem solve and initiate change
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Willingness to undertake in house development programme necessary for the role, such as a band 6 development/leadership courses.
- Paediatric pre-assessment course or willingness to undertake.
Desirable- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
- Willingness to undertake modules at master's level including advanced assessment and non-medical prescribing if required for service provision.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Clinical Nurse Specialist
Lucy Roberts
lucy.roberts@gosh.nhs.uk
02074059200
Privacy noticeGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
