Bank NICU Nurse

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in London is seeking a Bank NICU Nurse. The role involves providing high-quality care in the Neonatal Unit and mentoring other staff. Candidates must be NMC Registered Nurses with neonatal nursing experience. The organization emphasizes equality, inclusion, and has been rated outstanding for its services.

Qualifications

• Experience in neonatal nursing following qualification is essential.
• Understanding of confidentiality issues required.

Responsibilities

• Care for babies within the Neonatal Unit without supervision.
• Provide high-quality patient care at all levels.
• Act as mentor/preceptor for staff.

Skills

Assessment of patients

Effective prioritization

Effective communication

Safe medicine administration

Education

NMC Registered Nurse/Midwife

NLS certification

Job description

Overview

Bank NICU Nurse – Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder is part of the nursing team of the Neonatal Unit and will work closely with the Nurse in charge and multidisciplinary team members to monitor and maintain excellent clinical standards of nursing practice and staff development. The closing date is 24 October 2025. Please note the closing date is indicative and the 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 care is evidence-based and of a high standard.
• The post-holder is required to act as a mentor/preceptor and to teach and supervise all staff working within the team.
• Monitor the level and standard of work undertaken by junior staff and 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 organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. The Trust has attained an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides hospital and community health services and manages services at St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. We are committed to equality, inclusion, and the Fair Recruitment Standards. All staff are encouraged to embody our Trust values and to benefit from a wide range of staff benefits. Homerton is proud to be listed among HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work.

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 attachments on this page. The person specification below outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse/ Midwife
• NLS certification

Skills / Abilities

• 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 with Professional guidance on the administration of medicines in healthcare settings 2019 by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and Royal College of Nursing (RCN).

Experience

• Neonatal nursing experience post neonatal qualification

Knowledge

• 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

• 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.

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust