Senior Staff Nurse

Job summary

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

Full Time 12 month Fixed Term

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

Main duties of the job

• To support and lead as NIC on the gastro Suite.
• To be able to run an endoscopy list and correctly support the medical team in their procedures related to patients with IBD, Motility , Nutrition etc.
• To learn how to set up and manage other day investigations on the unit, impedances, Video capsule endoscopy as well as motility tests.
• To work well in the MDT and commuincate effectiverly.
• To liaises with families to advise on what to expect on admissions and pre-admission checklist.

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.