At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality patient care in community settings and develop advanced nursing skills.
- Company: Join CNWL, a forward-thinking NHS Foundation Trust committed to professional development.
- Benefits: Comprehensive preceptorship, extensive training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Gain experience in diverse areas like palliative care and diabetic management.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must be a Registered General Nurse with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
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
Community Staff Nurse employer: Flexzo
As a leading provider of Care at Home services in Ipswich and Norwich, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive and flexible work environment for our Support Workers. With competitive pay rates and the opportunity to provide meaningful one-to-one care, our team enjoys a culture that values compassion, independence, and professional growth. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of those we support while enjoying the flexibility to balance your work and personal life.
