Description
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term opportunity.
The successful candidate will join the Hillingdon District Nursing team, working autonomously in a community setting. You will need to be an NMC-registered nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality nursing care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work as an autonomous practitioner in the community setting
- Provide diabetic management, including blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration
- Perform tissue viability and wound care, including leg ulcer management and compression therapy
- Develop bladder and bowel skills, including catheterization and bowel care
- Administer IV medication and provide palliative care
- Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and specialist services
Requirements:
- NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- Evidence of working within multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrable post-graduate experience in a relevant area working with people with long-term conditions
- Understanding of case management, case-finding systems, and care coordination
- Ability to maintain high standards of care and act as a role model
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £36,943 to £44,900 per annum
- Regularity to shift work patterns across 08:00-18:00 service working hours
- Opportunity to earn extra pay through the bank at a competitive pay rate
- Relocation package where applicable
- Inclusive and supportive working environment
About Us: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust strives to support a healthy work-life balance and provides a robust preceptorship program focusing on progression and development of skills.