Job summary
Band 5 Community ambulatory service clinic nurse - Hillingdon (Full time)
Are you looking for a new and exciting adventure where every day is different? The community ambulatory service is looking for a community nurse to join a team that runs nurse led clinics for wounds and IV antibiotics across 3 sites in Hillingdon.
CNWL pride themselves on being an inclusive organisation, promoting a good work life balance.
*Please note this position is Full time 8-4pm and weekend working is required- usually 1 in 4
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 - 16.00hrs service working hours.
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The community ambulatory service facilitates 4 clinics across 3 sites. You do not need to be a car driver but you will need to be able to independently travel to any of the 3 sites.
There are 3 ambulant wound clinics and 1 clinic for IV antibiotics. They are located in Northwood, Long lane, Hillingdon and Hayes.
Competencies required for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Leg ulcer management- dopplers and compression therapy
- VAC therapy
- Pressure ulcer care
- Surgical wound care
- IV therapy
- Care of Picc lines
- Cannulation
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 service to ensure you feel supported and you have an enhanced learning and development experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The community ambulatory service facilitates 4 clinics across 3 sites. You do not need to be a car driver but you will need to be able to independently travel to any of the 3 sites.
There are 3 ambulant wound clinics and 1 clinic for IV antibiotics. They are located in Northwood, Long lane, Hillingdon and Hayes.
Competencies required for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Leg ulcer management- dopplers and compression therapy
- VAC therapy
- Pressure ulcer care
- Surgical wound care
- IV therapy
- Care of Picc lines
- Cannulation
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 service to ensure you feel supported and you have an enhanced learning and development experience.
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.
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.
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).
