Bank Community Nurse | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a skilled nurse to deliver autonomous care to housebound patients. The role involves holistic assessments, coordinating care to prevent hospital admissions, and promoting self-care. Ideal candidates will possess a nursing degree and be proficient in key nursing practices. Flexible working options and comprehensive training are part of the benefits offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing nursing care in community settings.
• Skilled in holistic health needs assessment and patient advocacy.
• Ability to maintain accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of patient care autonomously.
• Coordinate care for housebound patients to prevent unnecessary admissions.
• Facilitate self-care for patients with long-term conditions.

Skills

Autonomy in patient care

Holistic health assessment

Proficient in catheterisation

Proficient in phlebotomy

Proficient in IV administration

Palliative support

Education

Nursing degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The post holder will work autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies, and the locality teams to deliver excellent standards of patient care for patients requiring support. To provide skilled nursing care working under the supervision of the unplanned care advanced nurses and paramedics. The post holder will undertake unplanned care community nursing duties which involve delivery of nursing services and holistic assessments of patients’ health needs using a person-centred approach. Work shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays. The service operates through pre-rostered shift patterns spanning 8am – 10pm 7 days per week. The post holder will provide quality and seamless nursing care to housebound patients and be proactive in coordinating their care needs as appropriate, whilst avoiding unnecessary admission to hospital or long-term care institutions. In addition, the post holder will be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery.

To give skilled nursing care, based on principles of best practices and clinical evidence which includes,

• Catheterisation
• Phlebotomy
• IV Administration
• S/C Injections
• Palliative support

Act as a named nurse with the support and supervision of the unplanned care specialist clinicians. To take continued responsibility for the holistic health needs assessment including referring to appropriate services for ongoing management. E.G District planned care nurses.

Act as the patients’ advocate and to facilitate the patients’ own choices with regards to nursing care, promoting independence and self-care as appropriate.

To identify and record new problems and report back to unplanned care advanced nurses and refer as appropriate to other MDT for ongoing management.

Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and contemporaneous records in accordance with trust and NMC guidelines.

To provide information and support to patients, relatives and other carers that promotes and optimises positive health.

Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025