Community Nurse | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A London healthcare provider is seeking a Band 5 Community Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care to housebound patients across Hounslow areas. This role requires strong communication and teamwork skills, and involves working independently within a professional nursing team. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving license and be committed to providing compassionate patient care. Flexible hours are offered, including weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered general nurse.
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care.
• Committed to working flexibly with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to housebound patients.
• Work independently as part of the community nursing team.
• Conduct assessments and evaluations of individual care programs.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Personal development motivation

Full UK driving license

Job description

Are you ready for a new challenge?

Could you make a difference?

Are you:

• 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 toward personal development
• A full UK driving license 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 Bedfont Clinic, Imperial Road. The service operates from 0700 until 1900 seven days a week, working alternate weekends, comprising of three shifts: 0700-1500 (early), 0830-1630 (day), and 1100-1900 (late).

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

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

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health, physical healthcare, and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from the South of England, and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

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.

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. Please view as attached.

This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Jul 2025.