Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

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Job summary

The Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU) is a 27-bedded unit that specialises in early inpatient rehabilitation for young adult patients, after single incident neurological events other than spinal injury. It is a custom-built ground floor unit specifically designed to meet the needs of our patients.

We are looking for a Staff Nurse to join our experienced nursing team in delivering high quality, patient-centered care. We offer a wide range of post-graduation educational opportunities from our linked universities as well as an abundance of in-house training courses.

The post holder will ensure that patients receive the necessary care and treatment to enable progress in accordance with the British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine (BSRM) guidelines. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills and practice.

Main duties of the job

To document all patient details to the required standard in relation to the admission, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care using the EPR system.
To deliver a high standard of nursing care.
To communicate with families and significant others, involving them in the planning and delivery of care.
To co-ordinate patient discharges, supported when necessary, by the discharge planning team.
To manage clinical emergencies as required, ensuring that he/she is up to date with CPR training.
To use medical equipment safely and competently and to supervise others in its use.
To record and interpret vital signs, taking required action when they demonstrate deterioration .
To deal with enquiries/ concerns/complaints from patients and visitors in a courteous, timely and relevant manner, informing a senior member of staff, when appropriate of actions taken or when necessary referring an enquiry to a more appropriate member of staff.
To liaise with patents relatives; to keep them fully informed of the patients condition; to deal appropriately with patients/ relatives coping with difficult situations e.g. bereavement, debilitating conditions, unexpected hospitalisation etc.
To encourage health promotion strategies and health education activities.
To liaise appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team in a manner that promotes effective teamwork.
To support the sister/charge nurse in achieving ward/dept objectives

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.

Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-EMRS2-0438

Job locations

Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

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 person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education /Skills / Experience / Other

Essential

Qualified Band 5 Nurse
The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care
The ability to effectively function as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working within a hospital setting (this can be gained through student placement).
Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

Person Specification

Education /Skills / Experience / Other

Essential

Qualified Band 5 Nurse
The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care
The ability to effectively function as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Experience of working within a hospital setting (this can be gained through student placement).
Understanding and demonstration 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Regional Neurological Rehabilitation Unit

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)