Community Nurse: Home Visits & Wound Care

Eye Screening; Northolt; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is seeking a Community Physical Health Staff Nurse (Band 5) to join our patient‑facing team across local community settings. You will provide high‑quality nursing care in patients’ homes, support a multi‑disciplinary team and contribute to improving outcomes through evidence‑based practice.

The role requires a Registered General Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration, CPD activity and experience teaching or mentoring.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse, Adult Branch and current NMC Registration.
• Experience and evidence of teaching and assessing e.g. Preceptorship/Mentor or working towards.
• Evidence of recent CPD.
• Ability to work in community setting/home visits.

Responsibilities

• The role includes wound care, catheter care, palliative care, IV drug administration, medication/injection administration, diabetes management and related skills.
• There will be an expectation to work weekends, late shifts and bank holidays pro rata; late shift covers until 8pm.
• Newly qualified staff will have access to a preceptorship program and a structured local induction.
• Work within an integrated team with District Nurses, Specialist Nurses, Community Matrons, Therapists and Health Care Assistants; collaborate with Local Authorities, Integrated Care Networks, GP practices and Acute sector providers.

Job description

West London NHS Trust is seeking a Community Physical Health Staff Nurse (Band 5) to join our patient‑facing team across local community settings. You will provide high‑quality nursing care in patients’ homes, support a multi‑disciplinary team and contribute to improving outcomes through evidence‑based practice.

The role requires a Registered General Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration, CPD activity and experience teaching or mentoring.