Staff Nurse – General Surgery (SNAPS)

Employer: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Location: London, UK

Salary: £38,488 - £46,852 per year

Job Type: Full-time, 12-month secondment

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Grade: NHS Band 5

Job Reference: 271-BBM-8330729

Closing Date: 9 November 2026 at 11:59 pm

About the Job

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children is looking for a dedicated Staff Nurse to join its Specialist Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery (SNAPS) team in London. This position offers an opportunity to care for children undergoing specialist surgical treatment while developing your nursing skills in a well-established children's hospital.

The SNAPS service operates across two wards, Chameleon and Squirrel. The team treats children with conditions present from birth, as well as conditions affecting the digestive system, diaphragm and abdominal wall.

Chameleon has 14 beds, including four high-dependency beds for children who need closer monitoring. Squirrel has eight beds for children who generally require a shorter hospital stay. Nurses working across these wards play an important role in supporting young patients and their families throughout treatment and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate and high-quality nursing care to children and young people.
• Assess patients' needs, plan their care and monitor their progress.
• Work closely with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Support families and involve them in decisions about their children's care.
• Recognise changes in patients' conditions and respond appropriately.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow clinical guidelines.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns when necessary.
• Support student nurses and junior colleagues through teaching and guidance.
• Contribute to clinical audits, research and evidence-based improvements.
• Help maintain effective ward management and use resources responsibly.
• Take on delegated responsibilities when the Ward Manager or Team Leader is absent.
• Promote teamwork and maintain high standards of professional nursing practice.

What the Hospital Offers

Great Ormond Street Hospital encourages nurses to develop their skills and build their careers. The successful candidate will receive support with professional development and have opportunities to strengthen their clinical knowledge.

• A personalised career development plan.
• Opportunities to develop specialist nursing skills.
• Support for leadership and management development.
• Further educational and professional learning opportunities.
• The chance to work with an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• A workplace that values innovation, inclusion and high-quality patient care.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have the appropriate UK nursing registration, a relevant nursing qualification and experience caring for acutely or chronically unwell children. Candidates with suitable transferable clinical skills may also be considered.

• Current NMC registration appropriate to the clinical speciality.
• A relevant nursing qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and clinical competence.
• An understanding of current professional issues in children's nursing.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and procedures.
• An understanding of clinical governance, risk management, audits and quality improvement.
• Knowledge of professional revalidation requirements.
• An understanding of research and evidence-based nursing practice.
• Basic computer skills and accurate record-keeping abilities.
• Experience working as part of a diverse team.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.
• Good communication, numeracy and time-management skills.
• The ability to plan and prioritise patient care.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good teaching skills and the ability to delegate tasks appropriately.
• A commitment to compassionate, family-centred care.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Previous experience in paediatric surgery or a related specialist nursing service would be an advantage, particularly experience gained in an NHS setting.

Experience as a practice supervisor or assessor, knowledge of clinical incident reporting and complaints procedures, and an understanding of developments in nursing practice would also be beneficial.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Great Ormond Street Hospital is committed to fair recruitment and an inclusive workplace where every colleague feels respected and valued. The organisation works to challenge discrimination, remove barriers to career development and provide equal opportunities for staff.

Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds, including candidates from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

The hospital's staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and the Women's Networks, help colleagues contribute to a supportive and inclusive working environment.

Professional Registration and DBS Checks

Applicants must hold the appropriate UK