Job summary
We are looking for experienced nurses to join our OUTSTANDING acute care team at Homerton.
We were rated outstanding by CQC in 2020 and are proud of the standards we maintain across our services.
Our acute care team consists of a strong nursing and clinical ethos around patient centered care, safety and teamwork.
Acute Care Unit is the admission unit for the trust.
You will be placed on a supportive and structured education and training pathway, centered around reflective supervision, clinical skills and leadership.
We also welcome experienced nurses from a community or nursing home background that are wishing to return to acute care.
*Please note - this vacancy is not suitable for Overseas Registered Nurses required to take the OSCE exam
Main duties of the job
You will be required to practice within a team of nursing staff, and act as a 'named nurse'. Your duties will include assessing, planning and evaluating patient needs.
In return, we will offer you:
- Dedicated Preceptor/Buddy on your unit with a supportive supernumerary period.
- Mentoring from a senior nurse, Band 8a and above across the organisation to discuss your career at regular intervals.
- Workbook that offers supportive competencies, direction and support.
- Education and development to enhance your clinical skills in venepuncture, cannulation and advanced assessment.
- Opportunity to apply for a fully-funded postgraduate training, including
specialising in your clinical area.
- Flexible working contracts and support for part time hours if required.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality issues.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a hospital setting (this can be gained through student placement)
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- The ability to effectively function as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care.
- The ability to communicate effectively and prioritise own workload.
Education/Qualfications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (or about to qualify)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of the Trust values
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality issues.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a hospital setting (this can be gained through student placement)
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- The ability to effectively function as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care.
- The ability to communicate effectively and prioritise own workload.
Education/Qualfications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (or about to qualify)
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of the Trust values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
