Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* 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 Homerton NHS Foundation Trust
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.
Advert details
This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025
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