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

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 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

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

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• 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

The Mildred Creak Unit is a children's inpatient mental health unit situated within The Psychological and Mental Health Services at Great Ormond Street Hospital in the heart of London. The Unit cares for young people aged 7 - 13 years old with a range of severe and complex mental health difficulties.

We encourage applications from all sections of the diverse population we live in.

Applications are invited for a Permanent position of Senior Staff Nurse at Band 6, we welcome applications from Registered Mental health Nurses/Registered Paediatric Nurses and/or Learning Disability nurse backgrounds.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to work within our dynamic multidisciplinary team. Our model of working is based on the Therapeutic Milieu. Previous experience in CAMHS is essential for this challenging and very rewarding role. You will be required to work within a team of dedicated nurses and a wide variety of other disciplines. Good communication and organisational skills are essential, as is experience with this patient group.

Main duties of the job

Supporting a structured routine for the young people offers containment to the family and young person, mirroring this we recognise the benefit a structured timetable offers to staff so in place we offer weekly meetings at 2pm, which include nurse led teaching, group discussion, MDT meetings, monthly team reflective meetings and a weekly facilitated nurse support meeting.

We believe that every interaction with a young person is an opportunity to be therapeutic. Recognising the impact of the work, alongside the weekly reflective group meetings we support monthly individual supervision.Offering greater autonomy to the nurses, provides young people with greater collaboration and empowerment opportunities in their treatment journey.

The role involves supporting junior nursing staff and encouraging their development, this includes staff nurses from child and mental health backgrounds, experienced therapeutic care workers and healthcare assistants.

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

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-BBM-8036637-A

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

Our always values

Essential

• Our always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality)
• Relevant nursing qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality

Desirable

• Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of having worked with children/ young people with mental health difficulties
• Understanding of professional and current issues in CAMHS
• Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice
• Basic knowledge of computer skills
• Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation
• Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality)

Desirable

• Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH
• Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting
• Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting)

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients
• Committed to family centred care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Good time management and teaching skills
• Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative
• Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate
• Demonstrates Compassion in practice

Desirable

• Administration of IV drugs
• Central venous access management

Person Specification Our always values Essential Our always values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse (appropriate to clinical speciality) Relevant nursing qualification Evidence of ongoing professional development relating to clinical speciality Desirable Assessor or practice supervisor qualification/experience Experience/Knowledge Essential Experience of having worked with children/ young people with mental health difficulties Understanding of professional and current issues in CAMHS Understanding of the importance of research and evidence-based practice Basic knowledge of computer skills Understating or evidence of fulfilling requirements for Revalidation Understanding of safeguarding issues according to Trust policies and procedures Understanding of principles of clinical governance (e.g. risk management, audit, quality) Desirable Understanding of nursing practice and innovation outside of GOSH Knowledge of clinical incidents and complaints and reporting Previous experience in the relevant specialty of post (preferably in an NHS setting) Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to plan and prioritise care for patients Committed to family centred care Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent numeracy skills Good time management and teaching skills Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative Ability to delegate tasks as appropriate Demonstrates Compassion in practice Desirable Administration of IV drugs Central venous access management

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

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

The Pharmacy Automation Coordinator will play a key role in the management, maintenance, and optimisation of automated systems within the Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Pharmacy Department and wards.

This role will oversee the efficient operation of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), robotic dispensing systems, and the Aerocom pneumatic tube system, ensuring seamless medication storage, dispensing, and distribution across the hospital.

Working closely with Pharmacy, IT, and clinical teams, you will support system improvements, training, troubleshooting, and compliance with regulatory standards to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.

The role involves investigating automation incidents, ensuring robust governance, accurate supply of medicines and continuous improvement. Whilst maintaining high professional standards in line with legal, professional, and organisational requirements.

As a line manager you will lead, supervise and support a team of Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants and Porters within distribution, taking responsibility for recruitment, induction, appraisals, rota planning and managing performance and attendance to deliver a high quality, patient focused service.

Main duties of the job

Maintain distribution SOPs, specifically those associated with automation. Ensuring the SOPs and policies align with Trust objectives, national guidance, and regulatory standards.

Create and manage distribution staff rotas and keep HealthRoster records up to date (leave, sickness, etc.).

Coordinate day-to-day distribution workflow with the Pharmacy Procurement, Homecare and Distribution Lead Technician and Procurement and Distribution Senior Technician.

Provide professional leadership, and training on automation to the wider pharmacy team.

Use effective communication to allocate tasks, resolve queries and influence to support a safe, efficient team environment.

Ensure continuous service development and optimisation of intelligent storage systems within the Trust, through completion of audits and review of governance

Be the main link between Pharmacy, ICT and suppliers for the role out of new automation devices and software.

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.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year Inclusive per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-CCS-8204802

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

Combined Values

Essential

• Combined Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent qualification supported by Pharmacy work experience.
• GPh.C. registered Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Educational Supervisor
• Leadership qualification, Management certificate or proven relevant experience
• Accredited checking technician (ACPT)

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Dispensing and Distribution stock control systems
• Proven experience in training and assessment of junior staff
• Relevant Hospital pharmacy experience as a qualified Technician.
• Operation of Automated Dispensing Robot & Intelligent Storage Systems

Desirable

• Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics
• EPIC Computer system including Electronic Prescribing

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Problem and decision-making skills
• Methodical approach to work and good attention to detail
• Computer skills including Power Point, Excel
• Adaptable and able to respond to changing demands
• Ability to function calmly and efficiently when under pressure

Desirable

• Patient focused and sensitive to patient needs
• Good patient counselling skills & proficient in providing advice to patients/parents

Person Specification Combined Values Essential Combined Values Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) Level 3 (City and Guilds) and Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science (QCF) or equivalent qualification supported by Pharmacy work experience. GPh.C. registered Pharmacy Technician Desirable Educational Supervisor Leadership qualification, Management certificate or proven relevant experience Accredited checking technician (ACPT) Experience/Knowledge Essential Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Dispensing and Distribution stock control systems Proven experience in training and assessment of junior staff Relevant Hospital pharmacy experience as a qualified Technician. Operation of Automated Dispensing Robot & Intelligent Storage Systems Desirable Use of medicines in specialist area of paediatrics EPIC Computer system including Electronic Prescribing Skills/Abilities Essential Problem and decision-making skills Methodical approach to work and good attention to detail Computer skills including Power Point, Excel Adaptable and able to respond to changing demands Ability to function calmly and efficiently when under pressure Desirable Patient focused and sensitive to patient needs Good patient counselling skills & proficient in providing advice to patients/parents

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

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)