Job Description
Community Staff Nurse – Band 5 District Nursing
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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 ForEssential
- 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 xkybehq 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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