District Nurse/Senior Community Nurse

Job summary

We are currently seeking a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse/District Nurse to join our dedicated team, working across the Acton and Ealing localities. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of community healthcare, leading innovative initiatives and making a real difference in patients' lives.

As a Senior Community Nurse/District Nurse, you'll be at the heart of delivering patient-centred care. Your role will involve:

Admission Avoidance: Implementing proactive care strategies, such as participating in MDTs, caseload reviews, and complex patient reviews/visits, to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

Health and Independence Promotion: Empowering patients to manage their health conditions effectively at home, utilising personalised care plans and supporting the NHS's commitment to enhancing out-of-hospital care.

Leadership and Development: support in leading a dedicated community nursing team within a multi-professional environment, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

We're looking for a motivated Registered Nurse with a graduate qualification in a health-related subject and post-registration community experience, or someone with the Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing. You'll play a vital role in leading a dedicated community nursing team within a multi-professional setting, where your contributions are valued, and your development is prioritised.

Main duties of the job

To Practice as a senior member of the community nursing team, working within the Integrated Community Services (ICS)

To provide a case management approach to care for an identified number of patients working closely with GPs, the ICS and other Statutory and Voluntary agencies.

To provide advice, information and education to patients and carers with the aim of enabling patients to enjoy maximum independence, health and wellbeing.

To creatively manage the holistic and clinical needs of patients with acute, sub-acute and long-term conditions.

To enable patients living long term physical health challenges to live well within their communities, with a focus on not only their physical health needs but also their wider holistic needs, e.g. mental health, learning disabilities, psychological needs, social needs and spiritual needs

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.