Job Description

Band 5 Community Staff Nurse - 9 month fixed term opportunity



Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge within the world of District Nursing. The Hillingdon District nurses are looking for one band 5 RGN to join the DN team for a 9 month, fixed term position. So if you have been curious why not join on a temporary basis and see if its for you?



CNWL encourages a healthy work life balance- hours examples as per below:



Full time (8am-4pm, 10am-6pm or 8am-6pm)



Please note weekend working is required- usually 1 in 3. Previous applicants within the last 3 months need not apply.

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



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.



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



Hillingdon's 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.