Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is integrated Trust with Adult Community Nursing Services based at London borough of City and Hackney.
We require a Band 4 Nursing Associate to work independently under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse/ Clinical Nurse Specialist in order to provide efficient and effective evidence based nursing care to patients in their own homes.
Applicants must have a qualification in Associate Nursing practitioner as well as excellent clinical, communication and team working skills. Experience working in a Community Team is desirable. We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent on going professional development opportunities.
Always maintain professional behaviour and attitude and demonstrates excellent customer care skills in line with the Trust Values (Safe, Responsible, Personal, Respectful & Inclusive).
- The Nursing Associate will be proficient and competent and work within their scope of practice as governed by the NMC Code (2018) and NMC Standards of Proficiency (2018).
- Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidence-based care.
- Act always in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality. Provide nursing care that is safe and compassionate.
- Be familiar with, comply and be able to access all Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain responsibility for the identification of own continuing educational needs and development. Reflect on own practice to identify development goals and formulate a Personal Development Plan and take part in annual appraisal.
- Adhere to Trust Uniform Policy.
- Understand and adhere to Trust Zero Tolerance (Violence and Aggression) policy
- Promote and value the rights and responsibilities and diversity of individuals.
- To always ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained while employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organization 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 for this vacancy.
