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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 0.5 WTE Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Neurology team.

The post holder will work within a CNS team who have a nursing responsibility for the neurology specialty, including neuroimmunology conditions.

As the CNS you must possess extensive neuroscience experience, excellent communication skills and strong leadership skills to ensure the families are provided with high quality care and a smooth patient journey. The applicant should be able to demonstrate their ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.

If you would like more information on this vacancy, please contact Lucy Thomas (Matron) on ext 6362.

Main duties of the job

As a senior nurse leader, the CNS is a key member of the speciality and Divisional nursing team with a responsibility to contribute to wider service delivery.  

To enable the fulfillment of these requirements, all CNSs are expected to work clinically as part of a ward roster. This requirement is equivalent to two full 12.5 hour shifts per month based on full time employment (pro rata if part time) but may be subject to review according to service requirements.

To be familiar with and adopt the principles of the NHS Chief Nursing Officer's vision for Compassion In practice (NHS Commissioning Board December 2012)

Contribute towards achieving the GOSH Nursing strategy.

Working for our organisation

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.