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Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Bank NICU Nurse

The closing date is 25 June 2025

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Job summary

The post holder is part of the nursing team of the Neonatal Unit. The post holder will work closely with the Nurse in charge and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development.

Please note closing date is indicative and advert may be closed early if there are a high number of applications

Main duties of the job

  • The post-holder is responsible for the care of one or a defined group of babies within the Neonatal Unit without supervision.
  • The post holder is responsible for provision of high-quality patient care, at all care levels in the NICU, ensuring that care is evidenced based and of a high standard.
  • The post-holder is required to act as a mentor/preceptor and is required to teach and supervise all staff working within the team.
  • Monitor the level and standard of work undertaken by junior staff and to guide, coach and advise them as appropriate.
  • The post holder will be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified within the Neonatal Unit.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£22.22 to £35.55 an hour p.a. inc.

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

293-BANK-0682

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse/ Midwife
  • 405/ Neonatal course/QIS training

Desirable

  • NLS certification

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care.
  • The ability to effectively prioritise own workload.
  • The ability to communicate effectively.
  • The ability to safely administer medicines in accordance to Professional guidance on the administration of medicines in healthcare settings 2019 by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS)and Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

Experience

Essential

  • Neonatal nursing experience post neonatal qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues.
  • A level of nursing knowledge consistent with at least two years post registration experience and continued learning.

Trust Values

Essential

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse/ Midwife
  • 405/ Neonatal course/QIS training

Desirable

  • NLS certification

Skills / Abilities

Essential

  • The ability to assess patients; develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care.
  • The ability to effectively prioritise own workload.
  • The ability to communicate effectively.
  • The ability to safely administer medicines in accordance to Professional guidance on the administration of medicines in healthcare settings 2019 by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society(RPS)and Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

Experience

Essential

  • Neonatal nursing experience post neonatal qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues.
  • A level of nursing knowledge consistent with at least two years post registration experience and continued learning.

Trust Values

Essential

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nurse

Rachel Vinu Job

rachel.job-vinu@nhs.net

02085107407

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£22.22 to £35.55 an hour p.a. inc.

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

293-BANK-0682

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR


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