Community Staff Nurse

Flexzo Ai; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Band 5 preceptorship programme

Access to specialist teams

Extensive in-house learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Flexzo Ai is seeking a Community Staff Nurse to join the District Nursing teams within CNWL Community Services in Hillingdon. The role involves delivering high-quality care to patients in their homes and facilitating their ongoing needs.

We offer a comprehensive preceptorship programme, dedicated clinical support, and opportunities for skills development in areas such as diabetic management, wound care, and palliative care.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with effective communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in community or district nursing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care within the community.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Contribute to safe discharge planning and hospital admission avoidance.

Skills

Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

Strong clinical and organisational skills

Sound IT skills and accurate record keeping

Job description

Community Staff Nurse – Band 5 District Nursing

Location: Hillingdon Community Services | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL)

Contract Type: Full-Time / Community Nursing

Salary: NHS Band 5

Start Date: As soon as possible

About The Role

We are recruiting Band 5 Community Staff Nurses to join the District Nursing teams within CNWL Community Services in Hillingdon.

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to develop their skills within a supportive and forward-thinking community nursing service, delivering high-quality care to patients in their own homes and community settings.

CNWL is committed to supporting professional development through a robust preceptorship programme, regular supervision, and access to extensive in-house training and clinical support.

Key Responsibilities

As a Community Staff Nurse, you will work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred care within the community.

You Will Develop Skills Including

• Autonomous community nursing practice
• Diabetic management, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin administration
• Tissue viability and wound care, including:
  • Compression therapy
  • Doppler assessments
  • VAC dressings
  • Pressure ulcer management
  • Surgical wound care
• Bladder and bowel care, including catheterisation and continence assessments
• Intravenous medication administration and PICC/midline care
• Palliative and end-of-life care, including symptom management and syringe drivers
• Management of specialist drains including nephrostomies and chest drains

You Will Also

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
• Support patients, carers, and families with education and ongoing care needs
• Work collaboratively with specialist teams and wider community services
• Contribute to safe discharge planning and hospital admission avoidance

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong clinical and organisational skills
• Sound IT skills and accurate record keeping
• Understanding of risk management within community settings

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Previous experience within community or district nursing

Why Join CNWL?

• Comprehensive Band 5 preceptorship programme
• Dedicated support from Clinical Nurse Facilitators
• Access to specialist teams including:
  • Tissue Viability
  • Diabetes
  • Bladder & Bowel
  • Palliative Care
• Extensive in-house learning and development opportunities
• Opportunity to gain a broad range of advanced community nursing skills
• Supportive and collaborative working environment