I’ve been well guided and supported in all my career choices, and the job I now do is one-of-a-kind. I support the 50 staff nurses on GOSH’s rotational programme. These nurses do a six-month placement in each of three different units, which helps them to develop a range of transferable clinical skills and the flexibility to work anywhere.
My role includes recruiting and selecting staff nurses and supporting them throughout the programme. I’ve also set up an induction programme to orientate all new nurses.
I work a four-day week, 8am-6pm, split between office and clinical work. I handle placement scheduling, training, and deal with any performance or personal issues nurses may have. The rest of my time is spent observing nurses at patients’ bedsides and signing off their practical skills.
This job allows me to work very independently. I like having the flexibility to plan my own diary and do my job to the best of my ability. The best part is seeing nervous, newly qualified nurses transform into confident, enthusiastic professionals.