Nurse Practitioner

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Nurse Practitioner The closing date is 28 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Adult Community Nursing service Single Point of Access (SPA) team is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to join its Clinical Assessment Team (CAT). This post is ideal for nurses who are enthusiastic, responsible and committed to the highest standard of care. The CAT Team is situated within the Adult Community Nursing Service at Homerton Healthcare and works alongside District Nursing Neighbourhood Teams and Specialist Services including Tissue Viability and Continence nursing teams. The Team works across City and Hackney and undertakes holistic care assessments and implementation of care in patients' homes, and hospital admission avoidance through assessment and care of acutely unwell patients at home. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Nurse Practitioner and the multidisciplinary team and will possess excellent communication skills. They will be able to utilise clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to independently undertake care and assessment in patients' homes. They will have an understanding and experience of lone working and work within their own limitations knowing how, when and to whom to escalate concerns. They will be motivated, compassionate, well organised, and committed to developing clinical skills and knowledge. ***this advert may close early, subject to high application numbers*** ***Applicants who have applied for this position in the last three months need not reapply.*** Main duties of the job The post holder will use their clinical skills and judgement to promote independence and support individuals to self-care; deliver short-term nursing care interventions, sign post to other neighbourhood services and transfer to the District Nursing teams if they require longer-term care. They will work in the Clinical Assessment Team, undertaking initial holistic assessments on individuals referred to the service and implementing care plans. They will also demonstrate professional leadership and support junior colleagues to develop their clinical knowledge and skills. The post holder will practice within a multidisciplinary team and provide care to a group of patients, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care needs. They will be responsible for delivering a high standard of holistic nursing care whilst promoting and maintaining health education and independence. The role holder will ensure assessment and implementation or current and anticipatory care needs, ensuring the patients' needs are met by Neighbourhood services. 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