Community Nurse

West London NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Band 5 Community Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care to housebound patients. The role involves conducting assessments and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient care. Ideal candidates will have a valid UK nursing registration, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care. The position is full-time, requiring a commitment to working shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with a full UK driving licence.
• Committed to providing high standards of patient care.
• Ability to deliver skilled nursing care independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to housebound patients.
• Conduct assessments and reviews, planning and evaluating care.
• Collaborate with community matrons and social service colleagues.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Compassionate towards patients

Excellent communication skills

Motivated towards personal development

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Adult Community Nursing Service – Band 5 Community Nurse

Are you ready for a new challenge? Could you make a difference?

• A Registered General Nurse
• Committed to giving the highest standard of patient care
• Compassionate towards patients and their families
• An excellent communicator with the ability to work in a team
• Motivated towards personal development
• A full UK driving licence holder with access to a car

An exciting opportunity has come up for the Adult Community Nursing Service. We are currently looking for a Band 5 Community Nurse to work across the Hounslow areas based at the Heart of Hounslow Health Centre. The service operates from 07:00 until 19:00 seven days a week, working alternate weekends, comprising three shifts: 07:00‑15:00 (early), 08:30‑16:30 (day) and 11:00‑19:00 (late).

Collaboratively working with our integrated rapid response teams, community matrons and social service colleagues is essential to ensure seamless care to our patient group.

To provide high‑quality, skilled nursing care and to assist the Community Nursing Team Manager in the ongoing planning, implementation, and evaluation of the holistic needs of the patient/client, family, and/or carer.

Deliver high‑quality nursing care to housebound patients with complex needs to enable them to remain in their own homes. Working closely with specialist nurses, allied health and social care professionals to meet the needs of the patients without unnecessary attendance in A&E or admission to hospital.

This will involve working independently but as part of the Community Nursing Team covering a particular geographical area. This will include first assessments and reviews, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of individual programmes of care. The candidate will be expected to be flexible to support corporate approach to patient care as and when required.

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, with an international reputation. The Trust provides low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs and also delivers mental and physical healthcare in Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham. We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as “Good” overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as “Outstanding”. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Natasha Brown
Job title: Community Staff Nurse
Email address: [e-mail]