Sian Aston, Junior Ward Sister on Pelican Ward, has volunteered to work over Christmas for the past two years. Here she discusses her memories of working at GOSH over the festive period.
GOSH infection control scientist awarded in New Year’s Honours list
31 Dec 2020, 9:06 a.m.
A Healthcare Scientist at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in this year’s New Year’s Honours list.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust has become the first hospital in the UK to be awarded gold by Cycling UK’s Cycle Friendly Employer Accreditation Scheme.
The BAME Forum asks: what does racial equality mean to you?
5 Feb 2021, 11:54 a.m.
Last week saw the launch of the first Race Equality Week in the UK. It was motivated by the Nobel prize nominated Black Lives Matter movement, and as a response to the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on black and brown communities. …
GOSH Apprentices nominated in BAME Apprenticeship Awards
28 Jun 2021, 2 p.m.
We're really excited to announce that we've been nominated for several awards in this year's BAME Apprenticeship Awards. Hear from our two apprentice finalists.
GOSH welcomes domestic service colleagues as employees
5 Aug 2021, 9:30 a.m.
We are pleased to have welcomed all domestic service colleagues into direct NHS employment on Sunday 1 August 2021. Previously they had been employed by external companies, most recently by OCS.
Tracy Luckett has been appointed chief nurse at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Tracy is currently director of nursing and allied healthcare professions at Moorfields Eye Hospital, where she has worked for the last 13 years.
NIHR “Your Path in Research” campaign highlights GOSH’s research staff
21 Oct 2021, 5 p.m.
Throughout the month we’ve been sharing some of the amazing research stories from right here at GOSH – highlighting just a handful of examples of the research projects that our staff are involved in across the hospital.
GOSH Non- Executive Director awarded in New Year's Honours list
12 Jan 2022, 4:47 p.m.
Professor Russell Viner, a non-Executive Director at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, has been made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to child and adolescent health, particularly during Covid-19.
How we bring critically ill children to GOSH: then and now
17 Feb 2022, 3 p.m.
Since opening our doors in 1852, we’ve experienced many breakthroughs in research, technology, and our practices. The technology that enables us to transfer critically ill children has improved significantly.
Industrial action at GOSH: update for families and visitors 18 February 2022
18 Feb 2022, 4 p.m.
Yesterday (17 February), we came to an agreement with the union and protesters are now legally required to adhere to the provisions of a Court Order which includes keeping protests within three specific designated areas.
Meet the brilliant people behind our clinical trials
20 May 2022, 8 a.m.
We are committed to carrying out pioneering research to find treatments and cures for some of the most complex illnesses. We often have over 500 research projects active at one time. Meet the people who help make this happen.
It’s National Volunteers Week from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 June. It's a time for us to learn more about our volunteers and say a huge thank you for their commitment to making our patients and families feel welcome.
Kickstart your career at GOSH | Careers Fair for 16-18 year olds
15 Aug 2022, 5 p.m.
Are you 16-18 years old? Interested in working at GOSH? Come meet our teams and learn how you can kickstart your career. Join us, Wednesday 24 August, where we'll be in the Lagoon sharing all the tips and advice you need to begin your career at GOSH.
GOSH Play Specialist, Lizzie Penn, receives prestigious WellChild award
24 Aug 2022, 12:47 p.m.
We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lizzie Penn, one of our Senior Play Specialists, who has just been named the national 2022 WellChild Award winner!
Creating an inclusive festive season: Top tips by GOSH Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, Paula
21 Dec 2022, 9 a.m.
The festive season can be magical, but it can also be overwhelming for children with a visual impairment. Paula Thomas, our Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, draws on her experience and shares advice on how to make everyone feel involved.
