Job overview

We are looking for Staff Nurses 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.

Lamb ward is a 28 bedded acute medical ward specializing in respiratory medicine. It is the hospital COVID ward. As a Staff Nurse working on lamb ward you will obtain specialist nursing skills and knowledge in looking after acutely unwell general medical and respiratory patients which will include those patients requiring Non Invasive Ventilation and with Tracheostomies.

Working hours Full Time 37.5 per week

Main duties of the job

You need to have a passion in caring for the acutely unwell patient and thrive in an ever changing and challenging nursing environment. You should demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills and be able to effectively prioritise your workload in a busy clinical environment.

Working for our organisation

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse (or about to qualify)
  • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • The ability to communicate effectively
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of working within a hospital setting (this can be gained through student placement)
  • Desirable criteria

  • Post registration experience within an acute setting
  • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Demonstrates an understanding of Trust Values
  • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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