Senior Staff Nurse

Main area

• Nursing
• Grade
• Band 6
• Contract
• 12 months (1x Full Time 12 month Fixed Term)
• Hours
• Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• Job ref

271-BBM-7957385-B

• Site
• Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
• Town
• London
• Salary
• £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

28/10/2026 23:59

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to join the team in the Gastroenterology Investigation Unit (GIU).

Full Time 12 month Fixed Term

The gastroenterology department at GOSH is one of the UK’s leading centres of excellence in treating complex diseases affecting the gut and other associated organs. Working in the GIU you will be part of a team dedicated to performing and analysing the investigations that the children and young people require.

### Main duties of the job

To support and lead as NIC on the gastro Suite.

To be able to run an endoscopy list and correctly support the medical team in their procedures related to patients with IBD, Motility , Nutrition etc.

To learn how to set up and manage other day investigations on the unit, impedances, Video capsule endoscopy as well as motility tests.

To work well in the MDT and commuincate effectiverly.

To liaises with families to advise on what to expect on admissions and pre-admission checklist.

### Working for our organisation

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.

### 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 •Always welcoming •Always helpful •Always expert •Always one team

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/Training

##### Essential criteria

NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)

Relevant nursing qualification

Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality

##### Desirable criteria

Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience

#### Experience/Knowledge

##### Essential criteria

Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

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 Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace

Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice

Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Basic knowledge of computer skills

Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation

Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures

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 and complaints and reporting

Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting)

#### Skills/Abilities

##### Essential criteria

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

##### Desirable criteria

Administration of IV drugs

Central venous access management

### 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.