Job summary
We are looking for experienced Staff Nurses to join our experienced nursing team in delivering high quality, patient centered care. We offer a wide range of post-graduation educational opportunities from our linked universities as well as an abundance of in house training courses.

Priestley Ward is a 20 bedded general and elective surgical ward.

As a Staff Nurse working on Priestley Ward you will obtain specialist nursing skills and knowledge in looking after acutely unwell general and elective surgery patients.

You need to have a passion in caring for the acutely unwell patient and thrive in an ever changing and challenging nursing environment. You should demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills and be able to effectively prioritize your workload in a busy clinical environment.

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 will practice within a team of nursing staff, and act as a 'named nurse' for a group of patients: assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care needs. The postholder will not require direct supervision and will be expected to co-ordinate a ward / area providing direction to junior staff.

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: 03 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year p.a. inc. pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 9 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 293-SWNS-0648

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse (or about to qualify)
• Essential: Evidence of professional development

Skills/ Abilities

• Essential: The ability to communicate effectively.
• Essential: The ability to effectively prioritise own workload

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working within a hospital setting (this can be gained through student placement).
• Essential: Recent nursing experience as a registered nurse in an acute hospital setting

Knowledge

• Essential: NMC Code of Conduct.
• Essential: Equal Opportunities

Other Requirements

• Essential: Commitment to adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information apply through our website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information apply through our website.

Ward Manager contact: Ijeoma Ogbonna, ijeoma.ogbonna@nhs.net, 02085107142