Job summary

Assistant Neuropsychologist

3 posts available (2 permanent and 1 part time fixed term)

Band 5

We are pleased to advertise three vacancies for Assistant Neuropsychologist posts in the Neuropsychology service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/health-professionals/clinical-specialties/neuropsychology-information-health-professionals/neuropsychology-department

The two full-time posts are predominantly intended to work within the epilepsy workstream of the service, and the third 0.6wte post is predominantly intended to work within the neuro-oncology and general neuropsychology workstreams. The posts would suit highly motivated individuals interested in neuropsychological assessment of children with neurological conditions.

Applicants should have a first-class degree in Psychology and/or an MSc in Neuropsychology or related subject, good interpersonal skills, and experience of working with children. Prior experience of psychometric/neuropsychological assessment is essential, and experience of working with individuals with brain injury or neurological conditions is desirable. The postholders must have a high level of attention to detail and ability to sustain focus.

The service is involved in clinical research, and data management and research skills will also be valuable.

The advert will close when a sufficient number of applications have been submitted.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will also be part of the wider Psychological & Mental Health Services in the Trust. There is regular formal supervision and informal support, including a large assistant psychologist group, and excellent opportunities for professional development within the Trust.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Details

Date posted

30 September 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

Reference number

271-BBM-8110690

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital

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

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject
• Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Desirable

• PhD in a related subject

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the needs and difficulties of children with illness, mental health problems or other disabilities
• Experience of working with patients in clinical settings
• Experience of working with children
• Experience of administering, scoring, and reporting neuropsychological tests
• Knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis of data

Desirable

• Experience of working in a paediatric setting
• Experience of working with people with neurodisability

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• High level interpersonal and communication skills, including communication of sensitive information, and working with children and families
• An ability to work in highly emotive settings
• The application of psychological knowledge to a paediatric context
• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines
• Ability to work reliably, independently and flexibly
• A high level of concentration and attention to detail

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential GOSH Values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential 1st class Honours degree in Psychology or 2.1 Hons Psychology and post-graduate qualification/training (e.g. MSc) in neuropsychology or related subject Eligibility for Graduate Membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Desirable PhD in a related subject Experience/Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the needs and difficulties of children with illness, mental health problems or other disabilities Experience of working with patients in clinical settings Experience of working with children Experience of administering, scoring, and reporting neuropsychological tests Knowledge of research methodology and statistical analysis of data Desirable Experience of working in a paediatric setting Experience of working with people with neurodisability Skills/Abilities Essential High level interpersonal and communication skills, including communication of sensitive information, and working with children and families An ability to work in highly emotive settings The application of psychological knowledge to a paediatric context An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines Ability to work reliably, independently and flexibly A high level of concentration and attention to detail

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Opportunity to join our Cochlear Implant Team (CI) at Great Ormond Street Hospital

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to join the Cochlear Implant Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH)

This fixed term maternity leave cover Band 8a roleis an excellent opportunity to advance your career in complex and specialist paediatric audiology and cochlear implant management. You will play a key role in the assessment and management of children under the cochlear implant pathway, including detailed audiological evaluations and post-surgical programming of cochlear implant systems.

Why Join Us?

• Work within a renowned multi-disciplinary team in a highly specialised clinical setting.
• Engage with a diverse and complex patient population.
• Benefit from excellent internal and external CPD opportunities through the GOSH Learning Academy.
• Be part of a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• Significant experience in paediatric audiology and cochlear implant systems.
• A flexible approach working between the paediatric cochlear implant team and general audiology team
• Strong clinical skills in audiological assessment and device programming.
• A collaborative approach to working with families and professionals across disciplines.
• Commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role, responsibilities, and person specification.

Main duties of the job

• To work independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team, within professional boundaries
• To undertake clinical assessments in hearing function in children of all ages, including those with complex needs, using a wide range of behavioural and electrophysiological test procedures in line with departmental practice and protocols, operating a comprehensiverange of electromedical equipment and analysing and interpreting complex clinical data
• To be able to perform diagnostic audiological assessments to assist in the evaluation of hearing disorders
• Provide highly visible leadership to all staff within the department, ensuring consistency in communicating the vision, strategic direction and objectives of the Service.
• To ensure adequate cover arrangements are in place within the department for all clinical duties on a weekly basis
• To manage monthly timetable / rota of clinical staff vs clinical activity booked.
• To participate in the maintenance and updating of audiological databases
• Responsibility for pre-defined areas for IQIPS accreditation - to be mutually agreed withthe Lead Audiologist and evaluated on an ongoing basis.
• Work with the Lead Audiologist to assess and minimise risk, ensure health and safety compliance, and adherence to the Trust policies and procedures within the department.
• To provide teaching on audiological issues to medical and non-medical staff, and others, as agreed with the Lead Audiologist.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Job summary

Are you an experienced paediatric nurse ready for a new challenge?

Are you wanting to learn new skills and gain new knowledge?

Do you want to work at the UK largest paediatric renal unit? If the answer is yes, then Eagle ward could be the place for you.

Eagle ward is the largest paediatric renal unit in the UK and has some great career opportunities. Renal nursing will allow you to gain many transferable skills, such as complex fluid balance, electrolyte management, accurate blood pressure measurement and management of hypertension. Experience will also be gained in caring for complex post-surgical patients including transplant and tumour resection, as well as gaining skills in medical management of acutely unwell patients.

We are currently recruiting the following roles to join our friendly and welcoming team:

Band 5 Experienced Staff Nurse (Full Time)

We welcome both paediatric and adult registered nurses. If you have renal or haemodialysis experience as an adult nurse, we will support you with your transition into applying your skills to our paediatric patients. If you are a paediatric nurse with little or no experience in renal or haemodialysis nursing, we will support you with a structured education programme to gain and apply these skills.

Main duties of the job

We offer a rotation across our 12 bedded acute inpatient ward, 10 bedded haemodialysis day unit and home therapies CNS team. This rotation is supported by dedicated practice facilitators who will help supervise and offer clinical supervision to ensure you develop your skills with competence and confidence.

Our inpatient and day case activity affords more flexibility with rostering and offers a better work life balance. Flexible working applications are considered.

Eagle Ward provides nursing staff with the chance to develop and enhance essential high dependency skills, management of critical blood pressure anomalies and fluid balance disturbances as well as the development of complex dialysis and transplantation skills. We have established a robust educational programme including comprehensive specialist workbooks, a renal foundation course and a degree and masters module that enable you to continually develop both your theoretical and practical knowledge and skills.

If you would like more information about joining our team, please contact or Joanna van Ree or Robyn Parker (Ward Sisters) on 0207 405 9200 ext 0556 ext 8154.

We really look forward to hearing from you!

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.

Job summary

Applications are invited for a 10 PA Locum Consultant Paediatric Surgeon based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.

The specialty is currently led by Joe Curry and consists of 8 consultants, 4 SpRs, 4 Fellows and 6 ST1/2 equivalents, 2 PA's along with a clinic nurse specialist team.

This post will provide general and specialist paediatric surgery on an elective and emergency basis and will be part of the team providing specialist upper GI services. The general on call will be a 1 in 7 as well as a 1 in 4 Oesophageal atresia rota with support from a senior surgeon. The post would particularly suit a candidate who has recently completed full surgical training and wants to gain sub specialist experience in complex upper GI surgery.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is a postgraduate teaching hospital, linked with the Institute of Child Health (ICH). The Trust has 318 beds and provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties for tertiary level care. The patient population consists of over 20,000 inpatients per annum and 84,000 outpatients.

All applicants must either be on the General Medical Council's specialist register or be within six months of obtaining their CCST/CCT award at the time of application.

Ethnic Minority Groups are currently under represented within our staff teams. Applications are particularly welcome from these groups.

Main duties of the job

The appointment is for a 10 PA Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon. The surgeon, inconjunction with the current team of Specialist Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeons, will beresponsible for delivering a comprehensive surgical service at Great Ormond Street Hospital.The appointee will be expected to deliver the highest possible standards of care for patients.The successful applicant will have a commitment to the use of advanced minimal accesstechniques. They will be expected to take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduateteaching and training of health care professionals. They will work collaboratively within themulti-disciplinary teams involved in providing patient care

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

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-MDL-8163298

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder.

Please see attached job description and person spec. for details

Job description Job responsibilities This job description is intended as an outline of the areas of activity and can be amended in the light of the changing needs of the service and will be reviewed as necessary in conjunction with the post-holder. Please see attached job description and person spec. for details

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• 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

• GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
• FRCS Paediatric Surgery
• CCT/CCST in Paediatric Surgery (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for Portfolio Pathway - previously known as CESR)

Desirable

• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Post CCT fellowship
• Formal teaching qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience in Paediatric Surgery
• Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects

Desirable

• Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
• Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
• Experience of clinical leadership or management

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Presentation skills
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential 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 GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date) FRCS Paediatric Surgery CCT/CCST in Paediatric Surgery (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for Portfolio Pathway - previously known as CESR) Desirable Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent Post CCT fellowship Formal teaching qualification Leadership qualification Experience/Knowledge Essential Extensive experience in Paediatric Surgery Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects Desirable Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks Experience of clinical leadership or management Skills/Abilities Essential High level written and oral communication skills Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment Presentation skills Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment. Desirable Leadership skills

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

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our multidisciplinary team as a Specialist Nurse.

This role has been developed as part of our service sustainability and succession planning, supporting the delivery of high-quality care to children and young people and their families with haemophilia and other bleeding disorders.

The complex nature of these lifelong disorders requires specialist medical and nursing care. The Department of Health has acknowledged this with the publication of the health circular HSG (93) 30, which states that all people with haemophilia should have access to comprehensive care.

GOSH has the largest Haemophilia Comprehensive Care for children in the UK and is one of the five largest in Europe. We specialise in complications of haemophilia and other bleeding disorders such as the management of inhibitors. We also look after children with inherited thrombotic tendencies, which are less likely to cause problems before adulthood. The department receives referrals from other parts of south-east England and further afield in the UK.

The successful applicant will have support and opportunity to work closely with the Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and medical teams within the department.

Main duties of the job

You will play a key role in supporting the Haemophilia - Bleeding Disorders service, contributing to:

o delivery of specialist nursing care to children and young people with bleeding disorders;

o supporting patient and family education, including home treatment and self-management;

o assisting the management of acute bleeding and urgent patient queries;

o supporting the inpatient nursing team when children and young people with bleeding disorders are admitted; and

o contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

To be considered for this role you must have current registration with the NMC and excellent CYP clinical skills. It is desirable to have demonstrable knowledge and experience within haemophilia - bleeding disorders. This is a challenging and demanding role, and we are looking for an individual who is ready for the next move in their career and demonstrates a desire to deliver a positive patient experience.

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.

Job summary

We work closely with all referring specialities, however the BMT patients remain under the care of the BMT service until there are no acute BMT related problems, this period can be between 6 months or a number of years.

Additional support:An area identified as requiring play therapy support is in the sibling donor clinic. The pathway for sibling donors has a clear clinical and ethical framework in line with the Human Tissue Act (2004).

A key aspect of the sibling donor clinic is to support the child and ensure they are adequately prepared. A priority of the donor care pathway is to prevent psychological harm. We currently don't have any play specialist available to input with this clinic and it has been identified that it would be beneficial for play therapy support to be extended to sibling donors.

This would be a new service. We would plan to evaluate the service with patient and carer surveys.

Additionally, we would envisage that we could develop the following areas with increased play staffing:

Availability for support if acute patient needs arises - including support with other allied health professionals.

Support with palliative care discussions.

Bereavement support - this also links with sibling donor care and follow up.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To undertake therapeutic assessments and devise play programmes for children and young people in hospital, according to their individual needs and as part of the overall care plan
• To plan and implement individual therapeutic play programmes to include preparation for invasive and non-invasive procedures, distraction therapy and post procedural play.
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using reflective practice to achieve best outcomes

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

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-NPE-8165034-A

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital

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

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• oFdA Health Care Play Specialism. Previous equivalent qualification (HPSC/HPSEB) or Child Life Specialist
• oRegistered Society of Health Play Specialists (SoHPS) or Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
• oBasic Secondary Education up to 5 GCSE' or beyond, including English and Maths

Desirable

• oNVQ, CACHE, NNEB (level 3) in Child Care/Play Work or Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or Early Childhood Studies (BA)

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• oTheoretical knowledge and understanding of therapeutic play and child development
• oKnowledge of current best practice
• oKnowledge of the value of play for sick children
• oKnowledge of effects of hospitalization on children, young people and their families
• oBasic knowledge of health legislation and SoHPS guidelines for professional practice
• oKnowledge of confidentiality

Desirable

• oBasic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• oKnowledge of professional code of conduct and its application in practice

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• oAbility to work with and provide creative activities to individual and groups of children/adolescents
• oEffective verbal and written communication skills
• oGood organisation skills
• oA full understanding and ability to plan and apply play preparation, distraction therapy and post procedural play
• oAbility to reflect and adhere to profession boundaries of the role, referring on to line manager where necessary
• oAbility to be flexible, exchange and learn new ideas as part of your team
• oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• oHealth, safety, and risk awareness
• oDocumentation skills

Desirable

• oPresentation Skills
• oIT Skills

Our Always values

Essential

• o Our Always values

Person Specification Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential oFdA Health Care Play Specialism. Previous equivalent qualification (HPSC/HPSEB) or Child Life Specialist oRegistered Society of Health Play Specialists (SoHPS) or Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS) oBasic Secondary Education up to 5 GCSE' or beyond, including English and Maths Desirable oNVQ, CACHE, NNEB (level 3) in Child Care/Play Work or Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or Early Childhood Studies (BA) Experience/Knowledge Essential oTheoretical knowledge and understanding of therapeutic play and child development oKnowledge of current best practice oKnowledge of the value of play for sick children oKnowledge of effects of hospitalization on children, young people and their families oBasic knowledge of health legislation and SoHPS guidelines for professional practice oKnowledge of confidentiality Desirable oBasic knowledge of the principles of clinical governance oKnowledge of professional code of conduct and its application in practice Skills/Abilities Essential oAbility to work with and provide creative activities to individual and groups of children/adolescents oEffective verbal and written communication skills oGood organisation skills oA full understanding and ability to plan and apply play preparation, distraction therapy and post procedural play oAbility to reflect and adhere to profession boundaries of the role, referring on to line manager where necessary oAbility to be flexible, exchange and learn new ideas as part of your team oAbility to reflect and critically appraise own performance oHealth, safety, and risk awareness oDocumentation skills Desirable oPresentation Skills oIT Skills Our Always values Essential o Our Always values

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 Childrens Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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 Childrens Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Permanent Contract Band 8a Senior Clinical Psychologist: 15 hours

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Fixed Term contractBand 8a Senior Clinical Psychologist: 22.5 hours (until November 2027)

We have two exciting opportunities to join the Tic Service as a clinical psychologist. The postholder will primarily be based in the multidisciplinary team that provides assessment and treatment to children and young people with Tourette syndrome and functional tics (and other complex neurodevelopmental disorders) and commonly co-occurring mental health disorders.

Supervision and line management is provided by a principal clinical psychologist.

Training will be provided and there are strong research and development opportunities on the team.

Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] for further information.

Closing date: October 22nd 2026

Interview date: November 6th 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the team of clinical psychologists and wider psychosocial professionals within Psychological and Mental Health Services (PAMHS). The Tic Service was established to provide evidence-based assessment and treatment to children and young adolescents with complex tic disorders and other neurodevelopmental differences (e.g. autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and medical conditions with co-occurring mental health disorders at Great Ormond Street Hospital. They also provide assessment and treatment of children with complex tic symptoms in collaboration with local CAMHS and paediatric services nationally. There are strong community links held by the team and close working with local mental health services and other agencies.

The post holder will ensure the systematic provision of a high quality clinical psychology service to patients and families, across all sectors of care, providing specialist psychological assessment, complex formulation and evidence based interventions.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the flexible delivery of psychology services across the Trust, in response to new developments and organisational changes.

There is a requirement to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development and research.

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

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata per annum inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

271-BBM-8209919

Job locations

london

Level 6 Southwood Building

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

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Honours BSc in Psychology (minimum 2:1)
• Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and lifespan developmental psychology.
• Eligibility for Chartered status and membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology
• Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist.
• Post-doctoral training and recorded CPD experience
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.
• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological and cognitive assessment, intervention and management.

Desirable

• Further qualifications in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, particularly CBT.
• Experience of working with children with tic disorders.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at specialist level
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity
• Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and of working in a multicultural framework
• Experience and expertise with a specialist mental health client group

Desirable

• Experience of presenting psychology to multidisciplinary audiences at conferences or other educational settings.
• Experience of supervising trainee psychologists, qualified staff and/or other professionals
• Experience and expertise in working with children who have neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Experience of use of remotely delivered assessment and treatment within healthcare.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their carers, and other professionals.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.
• Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, including verbal abuse.

Desirable

• Evidence of specialized psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within child mental health

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential GOSH Values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential Honours BSc in Psychology (minimum 2:1) Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS/HCPC, including clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and lifespan developmental psychology. Eligibility for Chartered status and membership of the Division of Clinical Psychology Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist. Post-doctoral training and recorded CPD experience Formal training in supervision of other psychologists. Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological and cognitive assessment, intervention and management. Desirable Further qualifications in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, particularly CBT. Experience of working with children with tic disorders. Experience/Knowledge Essential Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at specialist level Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts and of working in a multicultural framework Experience and expertise with a specialist mental health client group Desirable Experience of presenting psychology to multidisciplinary audiences at conferences or other educational settings. Experience of supervising trainee psychologists, qualified staff and/or other professionals Experience and expertise in working with children who have neurodevelopmental conditions. Experience of use of remotely delivered assessment and treatment within healthcare. Skills/Abilities Essential Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their carers, and other professionals. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Ability to identify, provide and promote appropriate means of support to carers and staff exposed to distressing situations and challenging behaviours. Ability to develop and use complex multi-media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, including verbal abuse. Desirable Evidence of specialized psychological therapeutic skills as used in complex cases within child mental health

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

london

Level 6 Southwood Building

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

london

Level 6 Southwood Building

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Staff Nurse to join our dynamic and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, inspire and deliver outstanding patient care in a forward-thinking environment that values innovation, compassion, and professional growth. You'll be joining a large team across the two Respiratory Wards (Leopard and Kangaroo), which focuses on children and young people requiring respiratory medicine acutely and chronically. It has 23 beds, including a high-dependency unit dedicated beds for children and young people with cystic fibrosis and transitional care beds for long term ventilated children and young people. You work will help maintain excellent patient outcomes and a positive, supportive ward culture. You will play a pivotal leadership role within the ward/department. Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing team. Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment. Act as a role model for junior staff, students and new team members. Deputise for the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse when required. Contribute to service improvement, quality assurance and patient safety initiatives. Support staff development through teaching, mentorship and supervision This is your chance to make a real impact, not just for patients, but for your team and the wider organisation. We're looking for a motivated, compassionate and proactive nurse who embodies excellence in care. We believe in nurturing our staff so they can thrive

Main duties of the job

• To be a clinical expert within the specialty
• To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the children, young people and their families at all times
• 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.
• Promote Family Centred Care and ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring, clean and safe environment for the children, young people and their families
• Ensure the provision of appropriate supervision and support to members of the ward team
• Support the provision of effective communication between all members of the multidisciplinary team, other hospital departments, relatives and visitors.
• Ensure quality care is given, by being familiar with agreed ward and Trust standards of care and to inform seniors, if the required standard cannot be reached
• To actively assist in the education and practical training of learners, junior staff and multidisciplinary team members at every opportunity, through formal and informal teaching.
• Ensure the provision of and access to appropriate mentors for student nurses and provide a supportive and challenging environment for students in training
• To maintain confidentiality surrounding the child's admission and treatment at all times

About us

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. GOSH is an acute specialist paediatric hospital with a mission to provide world-class care to children and young people with rare, complex and difficult-to-treat conditions.Together with our research partner, the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, we form the UK's only academic Biomedical Research Centre specialising in paediatrics.Most of the children we care for are referred from other hospitals throughout the UK and overseas. There are 60 nationally recognised clinical specialities at GOSH; the UK's widest range of specialist health services for children on one site. We believe our people are the head, the heart, the hands and the face of GOSH. Being part of our team is incredibly rewarding and you will be doing something extraordinary to the lives of the children and young people we care for. GOSH is a challenging, complex and inspiring place to work. Each and every day our people come together to support each other to deliver excellent patient care, often working to help our patients and their families navigate through demanding processes and difficult decisions.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Newborn Screening Team within the Chemical Pathology Department at GOSH. You will join the team of Scientists at one of the largest paediatric clinical biochemistry departments in the UK.

The Chemical Pathology Department at GOSH is part of the Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, and has strong clinical ties with the Metabolic, Endocrine, Neurology, Gastro-enterology, Transplant and other Clinical Teams. The department hosts the UKs largest Newborn screening service, screening approximately over 120,000 newborns per year. We also provide a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment, and management service to children with a wide range of different conditions includingrare inherited metabolic diseases (IMDs). The laboratory conducts Saturday result review for IMD conditions and you are expected to participate in this activity.

The Laboratory also has strong links with the Neurometabolic Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and with the GOSH Institute of Child Health and is involved in a variety of research projects in the UK and overseas.

Main duties of the job

Ideally applicants should already be HCPC state registered as a Biomedical Scientist and have worked in an accredited Chemical Pathology or Molecular Pathology Laboratory. You should have goodcommunication skills, be able to work well in a team and be able to take initiative and prioritise workload. The work requires consistent attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Further professional development and membership is strongly encouraged with regular internal seminars and financial assistance to attend external courses.

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.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Newborn Screening Team within the Chemical Pathology Department at GOSH. You will join the team of Scientists at one of the largest paediatric clinical biochemistry departments in the UK.

The Chemical Pathology Department at GOSH is part of the Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, and has strong clinical ties with the Metabolic, Endocrine, Neurology, Gastro-enterology, Transplant and other Clinical Teams. The department hosts the UKs largest Newborn screening service, screening approximately over 120,000 newborns per year. We also provide a comprehensive diagnostic, treatment, and management service to children with a wide range of different conditions includingrare inherited metabolic diseases (IMDs). The laboratory conducts Saturday result review for IMD conditions and you are expected to participate in this activity.

The Laboratory also has strong links with the Neurometabolic Unit at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery and with the GOSH Institute of Child Health and is involved in a variety of research projects in the UK and overseas.

Main duties of the job

Ideally applicants should already be HCPC state registered as a Biomedical Scientist and have worked in an accredited Chemical Pathology or Molecular Pathology Laboratory. You should have goodcommunication skills, be able to work well in a team and be able to take initiative and prioritise workload. The work requires consistent attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Further professional development and membership is strongly encouraged with regular internal seminars and financial assistance to attend external courses.

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.

Job summary

Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist - Adult and Paediatric Cornea and Cataract

We are seeking an appropriately fellowship-trained ophthalmologist to take up this prestigious joint appointment between Great Ormond Street Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital. The successful candidate will provide specialist paediatric cataract and paediatric corneal care at GOSH, alongside adult and paediatric corneal practice at Moorfields. This is a rare opportunity to work across two internationally renowned institutions, caring for children and adults with complex anterior segment disease and joining established, highly specialised multidisciplinary teams. We are looking for an enthusiastic corneal surgeon with the training, experience and ambition to contribute to, and further develop, these nationally and internationally recognised services.

Main duties of the job

o Provide consultant-led assessment and management of children and young people with congenital and acquired corneal, anterior-segment and cataract disorders at GOSH.

o Undertake paediatric cataract and appropriate corneal/anterior-segment surgery, including peri-operative planning, consent, postoperative care and management of complications within agreed competence and governance arrangements.

o Provide adult and paediatric corneal clinics and surgery at Moorfields, including the management of keratoconus, corneal transplantation and complex anterior-segment disease.

o Work with anaesthetic, orthoptic, optometric, nursing, genetics and other multidisciplinary colleagues, including participation in relevant MDT meetings and transition planning.

o Participate in the Moorfields corneal on-call rota.

o Provide timely clinical administration, including results review, correspondence, coding, genetic-test follow-up, MDT preparation and safe handover across both Trusts.

o Maintain accurate records and comply with the safeguarding, consent, information-governance, incident-reporting and infection-prevention requirements of each Trust.

o Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and clinical governance for the joint GOSH-Moorfields cornea and cataract pathway, including agreed outcome measures and waiting-list stewardship.

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.

Job summary

Are you looking to join a friendly and highly skilled team that is dedicated to providing the highest levels of care for children and young people? Do you wish to advance in a rewarding specialism that offers cutting-edge technologies?

We are looking for a highly skilled healthcare Assistant join Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to work in their well-established team within the Heart and Lung Directorate.

This is an exciting time at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Cardiac Nursing. We are expanding our service and need your help.Cardiac services are embarking on an exciting programme of change in order to meet the challenges of providing a world leading cardiac programme.

Over the next 2 years we are expanding the service to open a 16 bedded high dependency Unit. This will help children needing cardiac surgery to be nursed in the right place at the right time allowing for timely discharges. You can help be part of this change.

Main duties of the job

• To work collaboratively as part of the healthcare team, helping registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners in the work associated with providing care to meet the health and well-being of the child/young people and their families
• Work with the registered nurses to meet the daily living needs of children and young people
• Provide comfort, reassurance and support to the child/young person and their families if anxious or distressed
• Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the healthcare team, the child/young person and their family/carers/visitors
• Respond appropriately to queries, take phone messages and pass on written and verbal information to the healthcare team, the child/young person and their family/carers/visitors
• Assist in maintaining a clean environment that is conducive to safe practice, cleaning patient equipment as required
• Monitor and maintain the environment, equipment and resources
• To attend annual mandatory training and other training opportunities relevant to role.
• To participate in additional training and development opportunities in order to enhance professional development

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.

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to helpsupport the diagnostic work of the department.

You are expected to at least have previous experience as a MedicalLaboratory Assistant or to have worked in a diagnostic laboratory. A key eye for details and working in an organised manner is crucial to this role.

Please note there potentially may be expectation for you to participate in night shifts. As we are currently reviewing our night service and looking at a restructure of the current night shift.

This is a vibrant, progressive, well equipped, and a ISO15189 accredited laboratory.

Main duties of the job

The department provides an extensive range of investigations to support the specialist patient population of this tertiary referral paediatric hospital, and also provides a specialist service to other hospitals.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a very experienced and dedicated team to gain extra skills and knowledge of paediatric microbiology.

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.

Job summary

Are you looking for a career opportunity in the caring profession?Are you enthusiastic and would like to work with children?Can you work under pressure? If your answer to these questions is yes, the Health Care Assistant role may be right for you. We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to Join the Outpatient Department Team at GreatOrmond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust. Outpatient sees 700 children daily and is based across three sites. The Job is patient focused, front of house, in a fast-paced environment. The role is to provide clinical care and support to the children and their families across all specialty teams. As a Health Care Assistant your responsibility is to ensure that children and their families'Outpatient journey is a positive experience.The main duties of this job involve a range of clinical and administrative tasks. These Include:Setting up clinic roomsPreparing patients to be seen by the doctor by taking measurements, obtainingspecimens and recording vital signsCommunicating with the child, families and multidisciplinary teamBe competent in Venepuncture of patients of all age ranges

We are looking to invest in people who are committed to a career in caring for children, young people and their families and to work as part of our team to provide an excellent patient experience.

Please read both the job description and person specification carefully and all the supporting information

Main duties of the job

• To work collaboratively as part of the healthcare team, helping registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners in the work associated with providing care to meet the health and well-being of the child/young people and their families
• Work with the registered nurses to meet the daily living needs of children and young people
• Provide comfort, reassurance and support to the child/young person and their families if anxious or distressed
• Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the healthcare team, the child/young person and their family/carers/visitors
• Respond appropriately to queries, take phone messages and pass on written and verbal information to the healthcare team, the child/young person and their family/carers/visitors
• Assist in maintaining a clean environment that is conducive to safe practice, cleaning patient equipment as required
• To attend annual mandatory training and other training opportunities relevant to role
• To participate in additional training and development opportunities in order to enhance professional development

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

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£31,554 to £33,270 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-SS-8101379-A

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

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

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• GCSE (Grade 4 - 9) in English and Mathematics or Functional Skills level 2 pass in English and Mathematics or equivalent recognised qualification
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (e.g. University Certificate of Competence in Principles of Children & Young People Healthcare, advanced diploma, Higher apprenticeship Level 3) or Healthcare Support Worker Level 2
• Evidence of accepted* Care Certificate achievement (*Accepted care certificate achievement must evidence online/workbook component in addition to workplace based skills acquisition and assessment. We do not accept Care Certificates gained solely via an online platform.)
• Willingness to develop and undertake in-house study

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate
• Knowledge and understanding of the health service
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of child/young person and their families. Including: ? Nutrition and hydration ? Dignity and respect ? Infection control ? Safeguarding vulnerable people ? Health promotion Confidentiality
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
• Able to provide essential care to patients as directed
• Experience of working as part of a diverse team
• Understanding of working with children/young people and their families who are critically or chronically ill
• Demonstrable previous experience of providing direct patient care in a hospital or experience in caring for children/young people in a child/young person community healthcare/hospice setting
• Previous experience of working with children/young people
• Experience of working within a team

Desirable

• Previous experience in participating in audits, clinical trial programmes and training

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Able to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to their work area
• Demonstrates a caring and compassionate approach to patients, families and colleagues
• Able to organise and work autonomously
• Work in a professional manner and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support workers

Desirable

• Able to contribute to service improvement

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential Our Always values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential GCSE (Grade 4 - 9) in English and Mathematics or Functional Skills level 2 pass in English and Mathematics or equivalent recognised qualification NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (e.g. University Certificate of Competence in Principles of Children & Young People Healthcare, advanced diploma, Higher apprenticeship Level 3) or Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Evidence of accepted* Care Certificate achievement (*Accepted care certificate achievement must evidence online/workbook component in addition to workplace based skills acquisition and assessment. We do not accept Care Certificates gained solely via an online platform.) Willingness to develop and undertake in-house study Experience/Knowledge Essential Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person where appropriate Knowledge and understanding of the health service Knowledge and understanding of the needs of child/young person and their families. Including: ? Nutrition and hydration ? Dignity and respect ? Infection control ? Safeguarding vulnerable people ? Health promotion Confidentiality Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture Able to provide essential care to patients as directed Experience of working as part of a diverse team Understanding of working with children/young people and their families who are critically or chronically ill Demonstrable previous experience of providing direct patient care in a hospital or experience in caring for children/young people in a child/young person community healthcare/hospice setting Previous experience of working with children/young people Experience of working within a team Desirable Previous experience in participating in audits, clinical trial programmes and training Skills/Abilities Essential Able to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to their work area Demonstrates a caring and compassionate approach to patients, families and colleagues Able to organise and work autonomously Work in a professional manner and in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support workers Desirable Able to contribute to service improvement

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).

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).

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 Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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 Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist interested in paediatric pain management and complex health presentations to join our intensive interdisciplinary paediatric pain management programme (PPMP). Within the PPMP, psychologists are embedded within an interdisciplinary team that includes pain clinicians, advanced nurse practitioners, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and support staff.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to directly contribute to the delivery and ongoing expansion and evolution of the PPMP. The post-holder will play a key role in the supporting of young people and an attending parent in the delivery of the group intervention and in 1:1 sessions, tailoring aspects of the programme. Further, the post holder will work alongside members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) in assessing the suitability of referrals to the PPMP and in routine follow-ups. As a Senior Psychologist in the team, the post holder will work closely alongside IDT colleagues to inform and support the psychological thinking throughout the programme.

The PPMP is a rich, complex intervention delivered over 3-weeks to children & young people aged 11-18, and their parent or carer. It's design and delivery are part of a large ongoing academic project and the postholder will have the opportunity to be involved in research, audit and quality improvement projects.

Main duties of the job

The PPMP sits within the wider Pain Management Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The service is the largest integrated service in the UK with a world leading reputation for treating infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic pain in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The post also sits within the Pain Psychology Services stream which is a part the Trust's Psychological and Mental Health Service (PAMHS). This allows the postholder access to lots of opportunities for learning and development across the department and wider hospital, including academic teaching and specialist interests. We also offer placements to Undergraduate Placement students and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

The post is being advertised as a fulltime substantive post but we are happy to consider candidates looking for less than fulltime positions. Informal discussions about this role are encouraged and please contact us using the details below.

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.

Job summary

We are looking for a highly organised, compassionate and resilient individual to join the NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service (London) as a Patient Pathway Co-ordinator.

The service supports children and young people with a range of individual needs and experiences, including those who are questioning their gender. Care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team working closely with children and young people, their families and carers, local healthcare professionals and partner organisations.

This is an important and sensitive administrative role. The Patient Pathway Co-ordinator will help ensure that children and young people move through the service safely and efficiently, from receipt of referral through the different stages of their pathway. Responsibilities will include coordinating appointments, monitoring pathway progress, maintaining accurate patient information, supporting multidisciplinary meetings and helping to ensure that information is shared appropriately and promptly.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate an understanding of the specific needs of children and young people accessing the service, including those who are questioning their gender. Previous experience in a gender service is not required, but candidates must be able to show how their experience, knowledge and approach would enable them to support this patient group appropriately.

Main duties of the job

Important to know

• Use of AI:As part of your application, please use your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, ensuring you provide examples. Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience.
• Skilled Worker Visa: This role is unlikely to meet the requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Please note that sponsorship can only be offered where the role meets the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points-based system criteria. For more information about the eligibility requirements, please click here
• Informal discussion: We encourage interested applicants to contact the department for an informal discussion either before submitting an application or prior to interview.

The successful candidate will understand that children, young people and families accessing the service may be anxious, distressed, uncertain or frustrated.You will need to communicate clearly and sensitively, listen carefully and respond in a calm, respectful and non-judgemental way. You must be able to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and discretion when dealing with sensitive information and complex circumstances.

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 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-BBM-8209982-B

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street

London

WC1N 3JH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will not be expected to provide clinical advice but must recognise when an enquiry or concern needs to be referred to an appropriate clinical, safeguarding or management colleague.

The successful candidate will be:

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Confident communicating with children, young people, families, carers and professionals.
• Committed to providing an inclusive and patient-centred service.

You will need excellent administrative and organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy and developing service. The role requires someone who can take ownership of their workload, identify administrative problems, follow issues through to resolution and escalate concerns at the appropriate time.

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 post holder will not be expected to provide clinical advice but must recognise when an enquiry or concern needs to be referred to an appropriate clinical, safeguarding or management colleague. The successful candidate will be: Comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Confident communicating with children, young people, families, carers and professionals. Committed to providing an inclusive and patient-centred service. You will need excellent administrative and organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy and developing service. The role requires someone who can take ownership of their workload, identify administrative problems, follow issues through to resolution and escalate concerns at the appropriate time. 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

• Experience of working as part of a diverse team
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture
• Our Values | Collaboration| Curiosity | Respect

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Educated to diploma level or NVQ 3, City and Guilds certificate level in business administration or equivalent
• Evidence of some formal further training in short courses, experience of a range of admin practices and with significant experience of hospital administration

Desirable

• IT package qualification/training, e.g. European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
• Customer services qualification/training

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Significant proven experience of delivering to high standards in a fast-paced high volume customer care environment.
• Ability to deal with a range of issues independently and efficiently.
• Proven administrative experience.
• Experience of working with children and young people or demonstrate an understanding of the potential needs of the children and young people.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific needs of children and young people accessing the Gender service, including those who are questioning their gender

Desirable

• Experience of an administrative role within the NHS
• Experience of supervising or supporting administrative staff.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of multi-disciplinary staff.
• oAbility to communicate with children, young people and their families in a sensitive, respectful, non-judgemental and developmentally appropriate manner.
• oTo be flexible in their approach to the work, according to priorities and changing organisational systems
• oAbility to deal with difficult service users and challenging situations.
• oDemonstrable experience of data collection, presentation, report writing, and handling of data quality issues.
• oAbility to work with confidential data and information and deal with sensitive issues discreetly.
• oAbility to follow complex protocols and feedback to senior staff as appropriate.
• oOrganisational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• Possess a 'can do' attitude, with a flexible approach to work and the ability to cope with changing demands.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with relation to Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills face to face, in writing and on the telephone
• Ability to prepare reports (written and data) using a variety of software packages and present in an easy-to-read format

Desirable

• Understanding of peer review process and governance processes
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Other

Essential

• Ability to work on site as required by the service.
• Commitment to delivering a high-quality, patient-centred service.

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential Experience of working as part of a diverse team Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture Our Values | Collaboration| Curiosity | Respect Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent Educated to diploma level or NVQ 3, City and Guilds certificate level in business administration or equivalent Evidence of some formal further training in short courses, experience of a range of admin practices and with significant experience of hospital administration Desirable IT package qualification/training, e.g. European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Customer services qualification/training Experience/Knowledge Essential Significant proven experience of delivering to high standards in a fast-paced high volume customer care environment. Ability to deal with a range of issues independently and efficiently. Proven administrative experience. Experience of working with children and young people or demonstrate an understanding of the potential needs of the children and young people. Able to demonstrate an understanding of the specific needs of children and young people accessing the Gender service, including those who are questioning their gender Desirable Experience of an administrative role within the NHS Experience of supervising or supporting administrative staff. Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of multi-disciplinary staff. oAbility to communicate with children, young people and their families in a sensitive, respectful, non-judgemental and developmentally appropriate manner. oTo be flexible in their approach to the work, according to priorities and changing organisational systems oAbility to deal with difficult service users and challenging situations. oDemonstrable experience of data collection, presentation, report writing, and handling of data quality issues. oAbility to work with confidential data and information and deal with sensitive issues discreetly. oAbility to follow complex protocols and feedback to senior staff as appropriate. oOrganisational and time management skills to meet deadlines. Possess a 'can do' attitude, with a flexible approach to work and the ability to cope with changing demands. Strong IT skills, particularly with relation to Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Outlook, and Excel Excellent interpersonal and communication skills face to face, in writing and on the telephone Ability to prepare reports (written and data) using a variety of software packages and present in an easy-to-read format Desirable Understanding of peer review process and governance processes Knowledge of medical terminology Other Essential Ability to work on site as required by the service. Commitment to delivering a high-quality, patient-centred service.

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).

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).

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

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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

https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Do you want to be part of the new world leading GOSH Children's Cancer Centre?

Elephant and Lion wards are now recruiting for experienced staff nurses

We have an exciting opportunity for Experienced Staff Nurses (band 5) to join our teams within Blood Cells and Cancer. BCC is a busy Directorate that provides the most cutting edge and innovative haematology/oncology, bone marrow transplant, immunology, Rheumatology, dermatology and infectious disease treatments?

We care for patients ranging in age from neonates to adolescent. Our patients require a varied input of nursing care from both low to high dependency, and you can gain specialised skills throughout your practice.

We are looking for registered nurses with excellent paediatric clinical skills who are well-motivated, have exceptional communication capabilities, time management skills and a passion to develop their knowledge.

As a Unit we are committed to your professional development and offer educational opportunities which can be individually structured to include study to degree or Masters Level.

Main duties of the job

Clinical:

• To provide the highest standard of nursing care for the children, young people and their families at all times.
• To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual children and to supervise other staff in this activity.
• To ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the children, young people and their families.
• To act as an advocate for the child, young person and family, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.
• To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.
• To start planning discharges from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary.
• To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care. This includes completion of the Trusts clinical skills competencies and expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate training.

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.

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Clinical Bioinformatician to join our team based in the North Thames Genomic Laboratory Hub at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Our team is delivering transformation in patient care by developing pipelines for rapid, comprehensive diagnosis of rare diseases.

If you are committed to contributing to a team delivering excellence in rare disease bioinformatics this is definitely the post for you.

You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated Clinical Bioinformatics Team. This is an ideal opportunity to seriously contribute to clinical practice for the benefit of patients. This post is suitable for registered Clinical Bioinformaticians or Trainee Bioinformaticians close to registration.

The role includes a minimum requirement of 20% onsite working, although the expectation is that you will work onsite for 40% of the week to support service delivery, collaboration and team integration.

Main duties of the job

You will be working within a team of Bioinformaticians supporting diagnostics services at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The role will be a mix of acting as Duty Bioinformatician, development work and data analysis to support the rare disease diagnostic service. The Duty Bioinformatician ensures the smooth operational delivery of the service and answers daily issues raised by the scientific teams. Development work includes working on new and updating existing pipelines and database projects, as well as evaluations of applications and infrastructure planning. Supporting scientific and clinical teams is also an important part of the role, requiring strong data analysis and presentation skills.

It is likely that the majority of the role will be supporting the development of the service, but individuals will need to cover all aspects of the role. Having a broad set of programming skills and IT knowledge will be required. You will be responsible for ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard within defined timelines. You will be expected to work efficiently as part of the Bioinformatics Team and as a supportive team member.Compliance with UKAS ISO15189 standards is required, along with ensuring that the bioinformatics quality standards are maintained.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse asthe communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, includingpeople withBlack, Asian and Minority Ethnicheritage, people with a disability, and peoplefrom LGBTQ+ communities.By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children andyoung people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environmentthat is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouragedto engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDEandWomen's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year Inclusive per annum