Job Description

We are currently are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic nurse to join our Outstanding Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC). The Trust was rated outstanding by CQC in 2020 and are proud of the standards we maintain across our services.



The unit operates Monday - Sunday from 0800- 2000, with nurses working either 0800-1800 or 1000-2000. The unit sees patients who might otherwise be admitted to inpatient hospital beds. Patients will arrive via GP referrals, direct referrals from the Emergency Department or be referred as existing inpatients, who may complete their treatment as ambulatory patients. It provides staff with a great opportunity to learn and develop their clinical, nursing and leadership skills.



The unit is a friendly environment with opportunities to learn from varying specialties. You will be placed on a supportive and structured education and training pathway, centred on reflective supervision, clinical skills, research and leadership.

We can offer you:

Dedicated Buddy on your unit with a supportive supernumerary period. Education and development to enhance your clinical skills.

You will be a first level nurse who is motivated and willing to learn in this fast moving clinical area, post registration experience is essential. Accident & Emergency or Acute experience is desirable.



The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent clinical knowledge and be able to translate this into effective nursing care. You will also be expected to run the shift and have an in depth understanding of the Emergency Care Pathway and be able to manage emergency presentations.



You will need to be an effective communicator able to work within the multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. The high quality care provided in the department requires you to be flexible and to enjoy influencing change as well as providing excellent nursing care.



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.



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.



The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.