Staff Nurse (ECU North)
The closing date is 02 February 2026
Job summary
The post holder will practice within a team of nursing staff, and act as a 'named nurse' for a group of patients: assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care needs. The post holder will not require direct supervision and will be expected to co-ordinate a ward / area providing direction to junior staff.
***This advert may be closed early if high application numbers are received***
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 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 patients' relatives; to keep them fully informed of the patient's condition; to deal appropriately with patients/ relatives coping with difficult situations e.g. bereavement, debilitating conditions, unexpected hospitalisation etc.
- To liaise appropriately with all members of the multidisciplinary team in a manner that promotes effective teamwork.
- To act as an advocate for the nursing team ensuring that clinical decisions are made with appropriate input from the nursing team.
- To attend the mandatory training when required to do so.
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.
Details
Date posted
19 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£37,259 to £45,356 a year p.a. inc.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-EMRS2-0529
Job locations
Elderly Care Unit North - Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton row
Hackney
E9 6SR
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elderly Care Unit North - Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton row
Hackney
E9 6SR
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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