Paediatric Neurosciences Nurse

Job Summary:

Pulse Nursing Perms is seeking a highly skilled Paediatric Neurosciences Nurse to join our team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. As a Band 6 Nurse, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in medical, surgical, and high dependency paediatric neuroscience nursing in a world-renowned hospital.

About the Role:

We are looking for NMC-registered Band 6 nurses to join a well-established team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This experience will enable you to develop skills in medical, surgical, and high dependency paediatric neuroscience nursing at a world-renowned hospital. No previous neuroscience experience is required, as full support and training will be provided by Great Ormond Street Hospital ward-based education and management team.

About the Wards:

Koala ward is a 24-bedded state-of-the-art children's ward caring for children 0-16 years of age with neurosurgical, neurological, and craniofacial conditions. We provide world-class care for conditions such as hydrocephalus, complex epilepsy, neurovascular, and brain tumours. You will also get the opportunity to develop your high dependency skills in this fast-paced environment.

Possum ward is a brand new 8-bedded neurosciences unit opening in December 2023. The unit specialises in the management of children 0-16 years of age with a wide variety of neurological conditions including stroke and complex epilepsy. This smaller unit will enable you to consolidate your skills and continue to explore the ever-changing world of neurosciences.

What We Offer:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Subsidised on-site staff massage
• On-site Nursery
• A wide range of sports and social activities
• Help with finding accommodation
• A staff counselling and advice service
• A staff recognition scheme, in the form of a monthly and annual awards ceremony
• On-going professional development

Requirements:

• NMC Registration nurse - paediatrics
• Relevant nursing qualification with 2-3 years post-graduation experience
• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience is desirable
• Experience within neurosurgery/neurosciences
• Evidence of ongoing professional development linked to demonstrable competencies
• Experience of working with acute/chronically sick children or specialised transferrable skills
• Understand the importance of research and evidence-based practice
• Excellent understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing
• Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)
• Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting, ward specialities are advantageous
• Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative
• Good time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literate
• Evidence of continuous professional development