Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
The SNAPS area which is covered by Chameleon and Squirrel cares for children having Specialist Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery (SNAPS). We treat congenital (present at birth) conditions as well as conditions of the gastrointestinal system, diaphragm and abdominal wall. On Chameleon there are 14 beds, including four high dependency beds in a shared bay for children and young people needing close monitoring and nursing care. On Squirrel there are 8 beds for short stay patients.

Do you want:

• To embrace technology and innovation to enhance patient care?
• Your contribution to be valued and recognised?
• Flexible working patterns to enhance your work life balance?

Main duties of the job
What we can offer you:

• Help and support for your future career plan - having a personalised career development plan
• Support to advance your specialist clinical skills in a wide range of clinical specialties
• Grow your leadership and management talent
• Expand your educational development

Why we need you:

• To join the team of staff who will work in our world class clinical building to continue to deliver outstanding patient care.
• To bring your individuality - we embrace diversity!
• Live our always values with us
• To enjoy connecting with people of all ages
• Be a team player and a valued member of the GOSH community
• 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
We 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.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year pro rata per annum inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 271-BBM-8272964-A
Job locations: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, United Kingdom

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: GOSH 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
• Understanding 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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Sarah Whincup, sarah.whincup@gosh.nhs.uk

Supporting documents
Privacy notice: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice

GOSH is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications regardless of background.