At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in community settings and develop advanced nursing skills.
- Company: Join CNWL, a forward-thinking NHS foundation committed to professional development.
- Benefits: Comprehensive preceptorship, extensive training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth in community nursing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30414 - 36989 £ per year.
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 Were 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
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