Job overview

If you are a newly qualified Nurse, starting your nursing career probably feels daunting during these unprecedented times. Even if you are a qualified nurse looking for your next challenge, it may well feel daunting.

We understand that!

At Homerton Healthcare we pride ourselves on the way in which our nurses are supported. Homerton is a rewarding place to work as a Nurse, never more so than at the moment when we are all pulling together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

We are recruiting newly qualified and experienced Band 5 Adult Nurses to work across our acute and rehabilitation medical and surgical wards and adult community areas. 

We are running an Nursing Selection Day on Saturday 20th August 2022 so that we can give you an insight on what it is like to work at Homerton, and hopefully give you a job, submit an application by 9th May and visit our dedicated Nurse recruitment page

Main duties of the job

On this day you can also find out more information about:

  • Working as a Band 5 Nurse in our acute, rehab and surgical / medical wards 
  • Our Preceptorship Programme, and the support we offer to all newly qualified nurses in their first 12 months as an RN.
  • The support and career development available to all staff, and how we can help you to build your nursing career at Homerton.

    • We look forward to seeing you there!

    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

    Education & Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse (or about to qualify)

    • 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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