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 We’re 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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