Job summary

The Senior Homecare Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical care whilst providing day-to-day leadership, support and line management to Clinical Nurses within the Baxter Homecare Programme.

This is a hybrid role combining approximately 60% direct patient care and clinical delivery with 40% leadership, operational and people management responsibilities. The post holder maintains an active clinical caseload and is expected to perform the full range of Clinical Nurse responsibilities whilst acting as a clinical expert, role model, coach and mentor to colleagues.

Working in partnership with the Clinical Nurse Manager, Senior Clinical Nurse Manager(s) and Clinical Account Managers, the Senior Homecare Nurse supports the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care whilst ensuring the achievement of contractual objectives, service standards and key performance indicators (KPIs).

The role plays a key part in promoting clinical excellence, developing nursing capability, supporting operational delivery and ensuring a seamless patient and stakeholder experience across the Baxter Homecare Programme.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain an active clinical caseload and deliver high-quality, safe and effective patient care in accordance with programme requirements, Service Operating Procedures (SeOPs) and professional standards.

• Deliver programme-specific clinical interventions within patient homes, community settings and virtual environments as required.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and identify changes in patient condition, escalating concerns appropriately.

• Support patient onboarding, treatment initiation and ongoing clinical management.

• Deliver patient, family and carer education to promote independence, confidence and treatment adherence.

• Provide clinical support and guidance to patients, carers and healthcare professionals throughout the patient journey.

• Support discharge planning and continuity of care in collaboration with NHS teams, carers and Clinical Account Managers.

• Manage complex patients and provide specialist clinical guidance to colleagues where required.

• Communicate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and patient-centred care.

• Act as a clinical role model, promoting excellence in patient care, patient experience and professional practice.

• Support the achievement of contractual KPIs, service objectives and clinical outcomes.

• Promote evidence-based practice and maintain high standards of clinical documentation.

• Maintain personal clinical competence and credibility through active clinical practice and continuous professional development.

About us

At Inizio, we are committed to improving patients' lives through innovative healthcare solutions and exceptional clinical services. Our Clinical Homecare Nursing Team works closely with NHS partners and healthcare professionals to provide specialist care where patients feel most comfortable, in their own homes.

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture where colleagues are empowered to develop their skills and build rewarding careers. You'll be joining an experienced team that values compassion, professionalism and continuous learning, with access to comprehensive training, ongoing clinical support and opportunities for professional development.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can perform at their best.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £42,000 a year Plus Unsocial Hour Payments

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0472-26-0102

Job locations

Whittington Hospital

Magdala Avenue

London

And Surrounding Areas

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management

• Provide day-to-day leadership, support and guidance to Clinical Nurses.

• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, probation reviews, performance discussions and development conversations.

• Coach, mentor and support colleagues to build capability, confidence and clinical competence.

• Support Clinical Nurses in achieving clinical, professional and operational objectives.

• Identify development opportunities and support implementation of individual development plans.

• Encourage knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practice across the nursing team.

• Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.

• Escalate performance, wellbeing and employee relations matters appropriately.

• Support recruitment, onboarding and retention activities where required.

• Foster engagement, accountability and professional development within the nursing team.

Operational Excellence

• Support delivery of contractual KPIs, service objectives and patient outcomes.

• Assist with workforce planning and resource management activities.

• Coordinate clinical activity to support safe, efficient and effective service delivery.

• Support contingency planning and service continuity arrangements.

• Monitor performance and identify opportunities for service improvement.

• Support implementation of operational initiatives and programme priorities.

• Escalate operational risks, capacity concerns and service issues appropriately.

• Contribute to quality improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives.

• Support the Clinical Nurse Manager in the day-to-day management and oversight of the nursing service.

• Deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager when required.

Client Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain positive relationships with healthcare professionals, NHS stakeholders, patients and carers.

• Work collaboratively with Clinical Account Managers to support patient pathways, discharge planning and continuity of care.

• Support multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and service discussions.

• Deliver a professional, responsive and solution-focused service to all stakeholders.

• Support effective communication between patients, healthcare professionals and internal teams.

• Represent the organisation professionally and uphold company values at all times.

• Support achievement of contractual objectives through effective stakeholder engagement and partnership working.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Clinical Nurse Managers and Clinical Account Managers to coordinate patient care and clinical activity.

• Collaborate with Scheduling and Patient Helpline teams to ensure timely and effective patient support.

• Support implementation of programme initiatives, operational improvements and service developments.

• Share knowledge, learning and best practice across teams.

• Promote collaborative working across clinical, operational and governance functions.

• Contribute to a one-team culture focused on patient outcomes, service excellence and continuous improvement.

• Work effectively with Baxter stakeholders and wider business functions to support programme objectives.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all clinical activities are conducted in accordance with Clinical Governance principles, SOPs and Service Operating Procedures (SeOPs).

• Maintain compliance with NMC standards, professional requirements and company policies.

• Support patient safety through effective management of incidents, safeguarding concerns and clinical risks.

• Ensure adverse events, incidents and product complaints are reported within required timescales.

• Participate in audits, governance reviews and quality improvement programmes.

• Complete all mandatory and programme-specific training requirements.

• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant patient records and documentation.

• Promote a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement.

• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge through continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Job description Job responsibilities Team Leadership & People Management Provide day-to-day leadership, support and guidance to Clinical Nurses. Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, probation reviews, performance discussions and development conversations. Coach, mentor and support colleagues to build capability, confidence and clinical competence. Support Clinical Nurses in achieving clinical, professional and operational objectives. Identify development opportunities and support implementation of individual development plans. Encourage knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practice across the nursing team. Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture. Escalate performance, wellbeing and employee relations matters appropriately. Support recruitment, onboarding and retention activities where required. Foster engagement, accountability and professional development within the nursing team.Operational Excellence Support delivery of contractual KPIs, service objectives and patient outcomes. Assist with workforce planning and resource management activities. Coordinate clinical activity to support safe, efficient and effective service delivery. Support contingency planning and service continuity arrangements. Monitor performance and identify opportunities for service improvement. Support implementation of operational initiatives and programme priorities. Escalate operational risks, capacity concerns and service issues appropriately. Contribute to quality improvement projects and operational excellence initiatives. Support the Clinical Nurse Manager in the day-to-day management and oversight of the nursing service. Deputise for the Clinical Nurse Manager when required.Client Focus & Stakeholder Management Build and maintain positive relationships with healthcare professionals, NHS stakeholders, patients and carers. Work collaboratively with Clinical Account Managers to support patient pathways, discharge planning and continuity of care. Support multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and service discussions. Deliver a professional, responsive and solution-focused service to all stakeholders. Support effective communication between patients, healthcare professionals and internal teams. Represent the organisation professionally and uphold company values at all times. Support achievement of contractual objectives through effective stakeholder engagement and partnership working.Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with Clinical Nurse Managers and Clinical Account Managers to coordinate patient care and clinical activity. Collaborate with Scheduling and Patient Helpline teams to ensure timely and effective patient support. Support implementation of programme initiatives, operational improvements and service developments. Share knowledge, learning and best practice across teams. Promote collaborative working across clinical, operational and governance functions. Contribute to a one-team culture focused on patient outcomes, service excellence and continuous improvement. Work effectively with Baxter stakeholders and wider business functions to support programme objectives.Quality & Compliance Ensure all clinical activities are conducted in accordance with Clinical Governance principles, SOPs and Service Operating Procedures (SeOPs). Maintain compliance with NMC standards, professional requirements and company policies. Support patient safety through effective management of incidents, safeguarding concerns and clinical risks. Ensure adverse events, incidents and product complaints are reported within required timescales. Participate in audits, governance reviews and quality improvement programmes. Complete all mandatory and programme-specific training requirements. Maintain accurate, timely and compliant patient records and documentation. Promote a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement. Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge through continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential
• Current NMC Registration.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification.
• Significant post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience working within community, homecare, acute or NHS healthcare settings.
• Experience mentoring, supervising or supporting nursing colleagues.

Desirable

• Desirable
• Leadership, coaching or mentorship qualification.
• Experience in CVAD and/or Parenteral Nutrition services.
• Homecare nursing experience.
• Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience.
• Experience supporting service improvement initiatives.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Essential Current NMC Registration. Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional qualification. Significant post-registration nursing experience. Experience working within community, homecare, acute or NHS healthcare settings. Experience mentoring, supervising or supporting nursing colleagues. Desirable Desirable Leadership, coaching or mentorship qualification. Experience in CVAD and/or Parenteral Nutrition services. Homecare nursing experience. Pharmaceutical or healthcare industry experience. Experience supporting service improvement initiatives.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Inizio Engage

Address

Whittington Hospital

Magdala Avenue

London

And Surrounding Areas

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://inizioengage.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Inizio Engage

Address

Whittington Hospital

Magdala Avenue

London

And Surrounding Areas

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://inizioengage.com/ (Opens in a new tab)