Job overview

Graham ward is a 24 bedded acute and rehabilitation Stroke unit. 

If you would like to progress your career in a challenging environment, look no further than this unit. We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic and flexible nurses to join our Acute Stroke Unit.

This is your opportunity to become part of a supportive and friendly team who focus on delivering high quality individual care in an exciting, but demanding environment and also to extend your knowledge in Stroke care.

Working Hours: Full Time – 37.5 per week 

Main duties of the job

As a qualified Staff Nurse you will need the ability to manage your own caseload.

The post holder will ensure that patients receive the necessary care and treatment to enable progress in accordance with the National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke and the National Service Framework. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills andpractice.

Working for our organisation

Homerton University Hospital 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, our procedures and our 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 and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

In order to comply with our duty of care and forthcoming legislation, we require all new starters to have the COVID vaccine. Vaccination will be a condition of employment unless an exemption applies.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse (or about to qualify)

    • Skills/Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care.
  • 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 stroke setting

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues

    • Other Requirements

    Essential criteria

  • Demonstrate 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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