Band 5 Community Staff Nurse | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Community Nurse to deliver high-quality services to patients in their homes. This dynamic role requires a Registered Nurse with community nursing experience and a valid driver's licence. Responsibilities include providing diverse nursing care, collaborating with integrated healthcare teams, and adhering to flexible shift patterns. Join us to make a positive impact on our local community and enhance your leadership skills.

Benefits

Preceptorship programme

Clinical upskilling training

Support during training induction

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with full driver’s licence and access to a car.
• Ability to work required shift patterns and travel around the local community.
• Experienced in community nursing, supporting patients in home settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard care to patients in their homes.
• Manage various nursing tasks such as wound and catheter care.
• Collaborate with integrated teams for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Wound care

Catheter care

Palliative care

IV drug administration

Medication administration

Diabetes management

Community nursing

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to join a wonderful, dynamic and patient focused team providing high quality services to the local community. Whether it be supporting a team member with new skills or attending to a patient and advising their family, your role as a Community Nurse provides you with the opportunity to deliver a high standard of care to patients in their homes alongside developing your leadership skills supporting your team.

Responsibilities

• Wound care, catheter care, palliative care, IV drug administration, medication/injection administration, diabetes management and many other diverse skills.
• Travel around the local community; access to a vehicle and a full driver’s licence are required.
• Shift patterns include 8am–4pm, 9am–5pm, 10am–6pm, 12pm–8pm; work 7 days per week with weekends, late shifts and bank holidays pro rata.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse with a full driver’s licence and access to a car. Ability to work the required shift patterns and to travel around the local community. Experienced in community nursing, supporting patients in home settings.

Benefits & Support

Preceptorship programme, specific clinical upskilling training and PNDs support. Two weeks of Trust induction and two weeks of local team induction with shadowing of DNs, TVNs, CNS and other clinicians.

Team & Collaboration

• Work within an integrated team of District Nurses, Specialist Nurses, Community Matrons, Therapists and Health Care Assistants.
• Collaborate with Local Authorities, Integrated Care Networks, GP’s and acute sector providers to facilitate care pathways that support early discharge and prevent hospital admission.

Trust Context

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country. The Trust employs over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. The Trust is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission and has a strong presence in the North West London Integrated Care System.

Candidate Pack & Specification

The candidate pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Application

This advert closes on Friday 5 Dec 2025.