Student District Nurse Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Homerton University Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking motivated community nurses to join their District Nursing program. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop specialized skills in public health and health promotion while providing essential nursing services to the diverse populations of London. With a commitment to excellence and continuous professional development, successful candidates will participate in a comprehensive training program leading to a Specialist Practitioner qualification. The organization prides itself on its outstanding care quality and supportive work environment, making it an ideal place for dedicated nurses looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on Part 1 of the NMC register.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in public health and health needs assessment.
• Work in partnership with clients to evaluate personalized health plans.
• Attain academic credentials and clinical skills for District Nursing.

Skills

Public Health Skills

Health Needs Assessment

Health Promotion

Clinical Practice

Safeguarding Policies

Education

Nursing Registration (NMC Part 1)

Continuous Professional Development

Job description

Student District Nurse Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Join to apply for the Student District Nurse Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust role at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The role is not suitable for overseas registered nurses.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a progressive, innovative organisation committed to delivering a high standard of District Nursing services to adults who live in the City of London and the London borough of Hackney.

The community nursing service within Hackney has recently been restructured with the values of the Homerton at its core. We provide the community nursing service to our patients within the City of London and Borough of Hackney, with the emphasis on delivering the highest standards of care.

We encourage intuitive, experienced, highly professional community nurses who are motivated to become a Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing to apply.

If you are a nurse registered on Part 1 of the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) register and are committed to continuous professional development (CPD), we invite you to apply for one of our sponsored places that will support you through an academic year of training, at the end of which you will join the growing band of Specialist Community District Nurses.

As a qualified nurse, you can apply for a 12-month full-time course or a 24-month part-time course. A full-time course comprises 52 weeks of study, of which 45 weeks are spent in education and clinical practice in London.

The program commences in September 2025 at London South Bank University.

Late applications will not be considered.

Main Duties Include

1. To develop skills in public health, health needs assessment of practice populations, and health promotion programmes.
2. To develop skills in assessment, planning, providing, and evaluating specialist health care related to the needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
3. Work in partnership with the client groups and other agencies to record, implement, and evaluate personalised health plans based on an accurate needs assessment, acting at all times in a manner conducive to vulnerable people. Make appropriate referrals and/or mobilise relevant resources, maintaining accurate records at all times.
4. To develop skills and knowledge in identifying and assessing deviations in health and refer promptly to or mobilise appropriate services and resources.
5. Work in accordance with the Trust Safeguarding policies and guidelines.
6. The fundamental responsibilities of the post holder are to attain the academic credentials and the clinical skills required to practice as a District Nurse.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Monday 28 Apr 2025.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals

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