Community Staff Nurse- Fixed term 9 months | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse for a 9-month fixed-term role in Greater London. The successful candidate will provide nursing care in the community, working as an autonomous practitioner. Key responsibilities include diabetic management, wound care, and administering IV medications. Applicants should be NMC registered nurses. The role offers various support and training opportunities within a multidisciplinary team. The closing date for applications is December 16, 2025.

Benefits

Extra pay opportunities

Relocation package

Inclusive supportive environment

Robust preceptorship program

In-house training program

Qualifications

• Must be an NMC registered nurse with enthusiasm and energy.
• Understanding of autonomous working in community setting.
• Experience in community nursing is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner delivering nursing care.
• Monitor blood sugars and administer insulin.
• Provide tissue viability and wound care.
• Conduct bladder and bowel management procedures.
• Administer intravenous medications and support palliative care.
• Manage various types of drains.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Diabetic management

Tissue viability/Wound care

Bladder and Bowel skills

IV medication administration

Palliative care

Drain care

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Band 5 Community Staff Nurse – 9 Month Fixed Term

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge within the world of District Nursing? The Hillingdon District nurses are looking for one band 5 RGN to join the DN team for a 9 month, fixed term position. So if you have been curious why not join on a temporary basis and see if its for you?

About the Role

You will need to be an NMC registered nurse who has enthusiasm, energy and a passion for delivering the best nursing care possible. Community experience is not essential but you will need to demonstrate that you have an understanding and awareness of autonomous working in the community setting, with evidence of some transferable skills. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users.

Hours & Working Conditions

CNWL encourages a healthy work life balance. Hours examples as per below:

• Full time (8am-4pm, 10am-6pm or 8am-6pm)

Please note weekend working is required – usually 1 in 3. Previous applicants within the last 3 months need not apply.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

Skills include but are not limited to:

• Work as an autonomous practitioner
• Diabetic management – monitoring of blood sugars and insulin administration; access to a specialist diabetic nursing team
• Tissue viability/Wound care – leg ulcer, compression therapy, doppler assessments, VAC dressings, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds and many more; access to a specialist tissue viability team
• Bladder and Bowel skills – male, female and suprapubic catheterisation, bowel care, continence assessments; access to a specialist bladder and bowel team
• IV medication administration – care of PICC/mid line, preparation and administration of intravenous medications
• Palliative care – support visits, symptom control, administration of anticipatory medications (stat doses and syringe drivers); access to a specialist community palliative care team
• Drain care – rocket drains, nephrostomies, chest drains etc

Benefits & Support

CNWL strives to support provision of a healthy work‑life balance which includes:

• Regularity to shift work patterns across the 08:00hrs – 18:00hrs service working hours
• Opportunity to earn extra pay as CNWL automatically enrolls new recruits onto the bank at a competitive pay rate
• Relocation package where applicable
• Creating an inclusive and supportive working environment and team dynamic receptive to the culture of change
• Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, specialist services and the wider integrated care system

CNWL provides a robust preceptorship program focusing on progression and development of skills which includes regular supervision and a first‑class learning experience in all aspects of community nursing. An extensive in‑house training programme will equip you with the theoretical knowledge required to ensure you are a confident, competent practitioner. Additionally, a newly recruited clinical nurse facilitator will be available to guide and support all new starters within the district nursing service to ensure you feel supported and have an enhanced learning and development experience.

As per national policies there is a growing need to deliver more complex care in the community to ensure local hospital beds are free for patients who are acutely unwell. Every day is different in community nursing and you will be supported to obtain a comprehensive set of skills to care for patients with a variety of needs.

Application Process

Candidates who are shortlisted for any band 5 position in the trust will be invited to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment with an interview on the same day.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025.