Job summary
Band 5 Community Staff Nurse - Hillingdon (Full time/Part time- Newly qualified welcome)
Do your personal circumstances prevent you from doing the job you wish to do? CNWL pride themselves on being an inclusive organisation, promoting a good work life balance.
Hillingdon District Nursing service are looking for community nurses either on a full-time basis; or, nurses that would benefit from flexible working to fit around other commitments such as school age children, providing care for a family member, or set days to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
If you can commit to at least 15 hours per week then we may be the right choice for you. You will receive all the benefits of a full-time staff member, as well as the same robust developmental support to enable you to become an autonomous practitioner within a supportive locality.
Example hours can include (list not exhaustive, all circumstances will be discussed and considered at interview)
- Full time (8am-4pm, 10am-6pm or 8am-6pm)
- Five-hour shifts (minimum 15 hours per week) 8-1pm or 1-6pm
- full-time hours with longer breaks to enable care provision if needed
- Set days
- Long days available if preferred
*Please note you must be able to commit to working at least one weekend a month.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be an NMC registered nurse who has enthusiasm, energy and a passion for delivering the best nursing care possible. Community experience is not essential but you will need to demonstrate that you have an understanding and awareness of autonomous working in the community setting, with evidence of some transferable skills.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings
About us
CNWL strives to support provision of a healthy work-life balance which includes:
- regularity to shift work patterns across the 08.00hrs - 18.00hrs service working hours.
- Providing you with an opportunity to earn extra pay as CNWL automatically enroll new recruits onto the bank at a competitive pay rate.
- Relocation package where applicable
- An individual training package of £300 per person
- Creating an inclusive and supportive working environment and team dynamic who are receptive to the culture of change.
- Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, specialist services and the wider integrated care system
CNWL is recognized locally and nationally for providing high quality and innovative healthcare, frequently contributing to national health strategy and policy development.
CNWL recognise and actively promote District Nursing as a Specialism in itself that is vital to maintain the health of the local population, being at the forefront of services to be able to support the delivery of the NHS 10 Year Plan.
Our nurses enjoy their experience of visiting patients in their own home and building a rapport. They report feeling 'honoured to build such close professional relationships with their team and patients alike.' There is no typical day in district nursing as every visit requires a different set of skills and approach, the variety keeps the job interesting and the learning never stops.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We aim to employ only the best health care professionals in our teams and are committed to supporting staff to consolidate and develop skills to prepare them for professional progression within district nursing and wider services.
CNWL provides a robust preceptorship program that focuses on progression and development of skills which includes regular supervision and a first-class learning experience in all aspects of community nursing. We have an extensive in-house training program that will equip you with all the theoretical knowledge required to ensure you are a confident, competent practitioner. In addition, our newly recruited clinical nurse facilitator will be available to guide and support all new starters within the district nursing service to ensure you feel supported and you have an enhanced learning and development experience.
As per national policies there is a growing need to deliver more complex care in the community to ensure local hospital beds are free for patients who are acutely unwell. Every day is different in community nursing and you will be supported to obtain a comprehensive set of skills to care for patients with a variety of needs.
Skills include but are not limited to:
- The ability to work as an autonomous practioner
- Diabetic management - monitoring of blood sugars and insulin administration. Access to a specialist diabetic nursing team.
- Tissue viability/Wound care- Leg ulcer, compression therapy, doppler assessments, Vac dressings, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds and many more. Access to a specialist tissue viability team.
- Bladder and Bowel skills- Male, female and suprapubic catheterisation, bowel care, continence assessments. Access to a specialist bladder and bowel team.
- IV medication administration: Care of picc/mid line, preparation and administration of intravenous medications.
- Palliative care: Support visits, symptom control, administration of anticipatory medications (stat doses and syringe drivers). Access to a specialist community palliative care team.
- Drain care : Rocket drains, nephrostomies, chest drains etc
Hillingdons catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages reported in the borough. It contains areas of great affluence as well as deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of our community, actively encouraging patient and carer feedback and ongoing involvement around service delivery.It is our aim to recruit the best nurses so that we can continue to provide high quality patient centered care. Candidates who are shortlisted for any band 5 position in the trust will be invited to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment with an interview on the same day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We aim to employ only the best health care professionals in our teams and are committed to supporting staff to consolidate and develop skills to prepare them for professional progression within district nursing and wider services.
CNWL provides a robust preceptorship program that focuses on progression and development of skills which includes regular supervision and a first-class learning experience in all aspects of community nursing. We have an extensive in-house training program that will equip you with all the theoretical knowledge required to ensure you are a confident, competent practitioner. In addition, our newly recruited clinical nurse facilitator will be available to guide and support all new starters within the district nursing service to ensure you feel supported and you have an enhanced learning and development experience.
As per national policies there is a growing need to deliver more complex care in the community to ensure local hospital beds are free for patients who are acutely unwell. Every day is different in community nursing and you will be supported to obtain a comprehensive set of skills to care for patients with a variety of needs.
Skills include but are not limited to:
- The ability to work as an autonomous practioner
- Diabetic management - monitoring of blood sugars and insulin administration. Access to a specialist diabetic nursing team.
- Tissue viability/Wound care- Leg ulcer, compression therapy, doppler assessments, Vac dressings, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds and many more. Access to a specialist tissue viability team.
- Bladder and Bowel skills- Male, female and suprapubic catheterisation, bowel care, continence assessments. Access to a specialist bladder and bowel team.
- IV medication administration: Care of picc/mid line, preparation and administration of intravenous medications.
- Palliative care: Support visits, symptom control, administration of anticipatory medications (stat doses and syringe drivers). Access to a specialist community palliative care team.
- Drain care : Rocket drains, nephrostomies, chest drains etc
Hillingdons catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages reported in the borough. It contains areas of great affluence as well as deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of our community, actively encouraging patient and carer feedback and ongoing involvement around service delivery.It is our aim to recruit the best nurses so that we can continue to provide high quality patient centered care. Candidates who are shortlisted for any band 5 position in the trust will be invited to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment with an interview on the same day.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Evidence of working within multi disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
- An understanding of current health service issues
- Understanding of Primary Care
Core Dimensions
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines
- Able to develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations
- Sound IT skills
- Maintain quality in own work area and encourage others to do so
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to teach & mentor others
- Reliable positive and adaptable to change
- Willing to accept responsibility for decisions/actions
- Support equality and value diversity
- Understanding of concept of risk management within a community setting
- To provide effective and courteous communication with patients, their carers, other members of the multidisciplinary team and Trust staff
- Ability to provide clear, concise and objective reports and feedback to members of the Multi disciplinary team- verbally and in writing
- To record accurately details of care given, observations and monitoring of patients and assist in general record keeping and documentation
- To work in partnership with the members of the primary care team such as the GP and the Practice Nurse, to deliver a high quality nursing care.
- Hold a full UK driver's licence and have use of a car for business purposes or have independent means of transport to ensure a timely delivery of patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Evidence of working within multi disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
- An understanding of current health service issues
- Understanding of Primary Care
Core Dimensions
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines
- Able to develop and maintain communication with people about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations
- Sound IT skills
- Maintain quality in own work area and encourage others to do so
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to teach & mentor others
- Reliable positive and adaptable to change
- Willing to accept responsibility for decisions/actions
- Support equality and value diversity
- Understanding of concept of risk management within a community setting
- To provide effective and courteous communication with patients, their carers, other members of the multidisciplinary team and Trust staff
- Ability to provide clear, concise and objective reports and feedback to members of the Multi disciplinary team- verbally and in writing
- To record accurately details of care given, observations and monitoring of patients and assist in general record keeping and documentation
- To work in partnership with the members of the primary care team such as the GP and the Practice Nurse, to deliver a high quality nursing care.
- Hold a full UK driver's licence and have use of a car for business purposes or have independent means of transport to ensure a timely delivery of patient care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
