Community Nurse | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a Community Nurse to join the Adult Planned Care team in Watford. This role involves providing skilled nursing care in community settings, delivering holistic assessments, and coordinating care for housebound patients. The ideal candidate will have competencies in chronic disease management and various nursing skills. Flexible shifts are offered, along with comprehensive support and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and local role introduction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Competence in chronic disease management, end-of-life care, and wound management.
• Specific skills include phlebotomy, medication administration, and IV therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care in community settings.
• Deliver holistic assessments and person-centred nursing services.
• Coordinate care for housebound patients to prevent hospital admissions.

Skills

Chronic disease management

End-of-life care

Wound management

Phlebotomy

Medication administration (syringe drivers)

IV therapy

PEG management

Urinary catheterisation

Tracheostomy suctioning

Job description

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust

We provide a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

Position: Community Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Nurse to join our Community Adult Planned Care team based in Watford. The team includes Community Nurses, District Nurses, Community Paramedics, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Health Care Assistants. Our Community Nursing team operates from 8am-6pm, 7 days a week, aiming to provide safe, patient-centred, evidence-based care.

The successful candidate will undergo a 12-week induction programme, which for newly qualified RNs, complements your CLCH preceptorship. This induction includes working with the wider MDT to enhance your skills and knowledge, with regular support from Professional Development Nurses and your Team Leader. We offer various development opportunities, and upon completing the Community Nursing Pathway, support is available to apply for the Deputy Team Leader pathway.

We offer flexible shifts, and the successful candidate will be required to work a minimum of 3 weekend days per 4-week period.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care under supervision, in community settings.
• Deliver holistic assessments and person-centred nursing services.
• Care for housebound patients, coordinating their needs to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Facilitate self-care for patients with long-term conditions, health promotion, and innovative service activities.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Competence in chronic disease management, end-of-life care, continence promotion, and wound management.
• Specific skills include phlebotomy, medication administration via syringe drivers and IV therapy, PEG management, urinary catheterisation, and tracheostomy suctioning.

We value your well-being and offer:

• Comprehensive induction and local role introduction
• Car lease scheme (for Band 5 and above)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Career development and training

For more details on benefits and working with us, visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to the job description, person specification, and trust values for the required skills, knowledge, and experience.

This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Jul 2025.