Community Staff Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking skilled nursing professionals to manage various clinical responsibilities. The role involves independent practice in diabetic management, wound care, and palliative care, supported by specialist teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in these areas and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage own caseload.
• Experience in diabetic management and wound care.
• Knowledge of IV medication administration and palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Manage blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration.
• Perform catheterisation and bowel care assessments.
• Provide symptom management and support in palliative care.

Skills

Diabetic Management

Tissue Viability/Wound Care

Bladder and Bowel Care

IV Medication Administration

Palliative Care

Job description

Skills include but are not limited to:

Training will be provided, including access to the preceptorship course and other in-house training.

Autonomous Practice:

Ability to work independently, managing your own caseload and making informed clinical decisions.

Diabetic Management:

Blood sugar monitoring, insulin administration, with access to a specialist diabetic nursing team.

Tissue Viability/Wound Care:

Leg ulcer management, compression therapy, Doppler assessments, VAC dressings, pressure ulcer care, and post-surgical wound management.

Supported by a specialist tissue viability team.

Bladder and Bowel Care:

Male, female, and suprapubic catheterisation, bowel care, and continence assessments.

IV Medication Administration:

Care of PICC/midline, preparation, and administration of IV medications.

Palliative Care:

Symptom management, support visits, administration of anticipatory medications (stat doses and syringe drivers), with access to a specialist community palliative care team.

Drain Care:

Management of JVAC, lantern drains, and Pleurex drains.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for more information.