This staff nurse post in community physical health services sits within West London NHS Trust, in a multidisciplinary team of district nurses, specialists and therapists. Most of the work is home visits, covering wound, catheter, palliative and diabetes care, plus IV and injection administration, with some leadership of the team. Early and late shifts run seven days a week from 8am to 8pm, including weekends and bank holidays, and a full driving licence with access to a car is needed. Current adult nursing registration with the NMC is essential.
What the job involves
- Deliver nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound, catheter, palliative and diabetes care
- Administer IV drugs, medication and injections
- Contribute to leading a community nursing team within a multi-professional environment
- Work within an integrated team of district nurses, specialist nurses, community matrons, therapists and health care assistants
- Work with local authorities, Integrated Care Networks, GPs and acute providers to build care pathways that support early discharge and prevent admission
- Support colleagues to develop new skills and advise patients' families
- Work weekends, late shifts (until 8pm) and bank holidays pro rata
- Travel around the local community
Qualifications
- Registered General Nurse, adult branch
- Evidence of teaching and assessing, such as preceptorship or mentorship, or working towards it
- Evidence of recent CPD
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration
Experience
- Demonstrable experience and work qualification, preferably in community care
- Ability to work in a community setting and on home visits
- Communicating effectively with partners and stakeholders, verbally, in writing and electronically
- Problem solving and prioritising
Skills & knowledge
- Time management and prioritising work
- Good decision making
- Effective team working
- Knowledge of government policy, care pathways and models of practice, and how they affect service delivery
- Understanding of ECP Locality Services
- Sound clinical knowledge
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence and access to a car
Nice to have
- Evidence of clinical competencies, e.g. venepuncture, palliative care, IV therapy, wound care and diabetes management
What's offered
- Preceptorship programme for newly qualified staff
- Specific clinical upskilling training
- Support with PNDs
- Two weeks Trust induction and two weeks local team induction, shadowing colleagues
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Community Physical Health Staff Nurse in Northolt employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
