Job overview

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a progressive, innovative organisation – committed to delivering a high standard of District Nursing services to adults who live in the City of London and the London borough of Hackney.

The community nursing service within Hackney has recently been restructured with the values of the Homerton at its core. We provide the community nursing service to our patients within the City of London and Borough of Hackney, with the emphasis on delivering the highest standards of care.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

  • To develop skills in public health, health needs assessment of practice populations, and health promotion programmes.
  • To develop skills in assessment, planning, providing and evaluating specialist health care related to the needs of individuals, families, groups and communities.
  • Work in partnership with the client groups and other agencies record, implement and evaluate personalised health plans based on an accurate needs assessment, acting at all times in a manner conducive to vulnerable people. Make appropriate referrals and/or mobilise relevant resources, maintaining accurate records at all times.
  • To develop skills and knowledge in identifying and assessing deviations in health and refer promptly to or mobilise appropriate services and resources.
  • Work in accordance with the Trust Safeguarding policies and guidelines
  • The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a District Nurse. 
  • 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

  • Current NMC Registration for nursing (Adult Branch)
  • Meet University entry requirements
  • Evidence of recent continuing professional development
  • Desirable criteria

  • Evidence of continual professional development at level 6
  • Degree Level Qualification
  • Skills / Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Good computer literacy skills e.g. Microsoft word, and literature searching skills
  • Excellent, adaptable communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to support people to make informed decisions in relation to their health and well-being
  • Evidence of supporting equality and valuing diversity in own practice
  • Demonstrate ability to adapt to working within a changing environment
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Post-registration experience
  • Experience of working in the community as a registered nurse
  • Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
  • Evidence of involvement in the management of difficult situations and conflict resolution
  • Evidence of working without direct supervision and managing own workload
  • Experience of managing staff within a team in a deputising role
  • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of managing people within a team
  • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Awareness of the role of contemporary District Nursing including knowledge of long term conditions management
  • Interest in and knowledge of key issues in primary care nursing
  • Knowledge of local and national policies which influence the provision of primary care services
  • Knowledge of safeguarding Adults at risk
  • Awareness of evidence based practice
  • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of assessment of health needs of the local population
  • Background knowledge of current policy relating to public health and primary care
  • Trust Values

    Essential criteria

  • Understanding and demonstration of the 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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