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Staff Nurse - Robin Ward BMT/Immunology
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 271-BCC-8131335-A
Job summary
We are seeking ambitious, driven nurse to join us in expanding our children's cancer services as we set out to create a new, world-leading Children's Cancer Centre - a unique resource for children with some of the most complex cancers.
Robin Ward is a 10 bedded wards in the Blood, Cells and Cancer (BCC) directorate caring for blood disorders, cancers and leukaemia - or immune, metabolic, gastroenterology or rheumatology disorders and those who need a bone marrow or stem cell transplant, Gene therapy, Thymus transplant. It is one of the only two paediatric centres in the UK to offer CAR T-cell therapy among other specialist immunotherapy treatments.
We value the skills and experience you can bring and welcome you to come and share these with us!
Robin Ward provides a positive nurse led working culture, with safe staffing levels (nursing ward ratios are on average 1 nurse to 2 patients) that enables you to do your job well, supporting your professional & academic development. With the support of the nursing infrastructure (which includes a dedicated nursing central venous access team, nursing chemotherapy team and a dedicated nursing educational team) you will be guided throughout.
Main duties of the job
o To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic family centered care to the children, young people and families.o Ability to promote family centered care and establish good relationships with children, young people and their families.o To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.o To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff following achievement of required competence.o 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
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
271-BCC-8131335-A
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
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.
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
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
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
- Understating 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
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- GOSH Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
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
- Understating 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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
United Kingdom