Job overview

The Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for you to join our Surgical Department in Band 5 Rotational Surgical Nurse Posts.

Our Surgical department has three day-surgery theatres, six main operating theatres for all types of general surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, gynaecology, maxio-facial, urology, ENT, obesity, bariatrics and obstetrics. 2 acute wards specializing in bariatric, orthopaedic, urology, colorectal, and general surgery. Successful candidate will have the opportunity to rotate among our surgical department, including theatre and day stay unit.

You will need to understand the importance of patient care and be able to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, provide and deliver care. You must be able to make effective decisions in partnership with the wider MDT.

You will be placed on a supportive and structured education and training pathway, centred on reflective supervision, clinical skills, research and leadership. 

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

  • The post-holder will be responsible for delivering high quality patient centred care. In accordance with trust policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Take clinical responsibility for patients within your allocated area of work. Continually assess, plan implement and evaluate treatment.
  • To be an effective practitioner with the ability to provide clinical expertise in the care of the patient.
  • The post-holder is required to lead the nursing team in the absence of a band 6/7.
  • Monitor the level and standard of work undertaken by junior staff and to guide, coach and advise them as appropriate.

    • 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)
  • Evidence of professional development

    • Desirable criteria

  • Preparation for Mentorship course (or ability to complete)

    • Skills/ Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to effectively function as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to assess patients; develop, implement, and evaluate a plan of care.
  • Ability to effectively prioritise own workload.
  • Ability to safely administer medicine in accordance with NMC Guidelines for the administration of medicines (2002)

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

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

    • Desirable criteria

  • A qualified nurse with experience of managing your own caseload.

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
  • NMC Code of Conduct

    • Desirable criteria

  • A level of nursing knowledge consistent with post registration experience and continued learning

    • 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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