Band 5 Senior Staff Nurse – Primary Care

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)n Contract Type: Full-Time / Community Nursing n Salary: NHS Band 5n Start Date: As soon as possible

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About the Role

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We are recruiting Band 5 Community Staff Nurses to join the District Nursing teams within CNWL Community Services in Hillingdon.

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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.

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CNWL is committed to supporting professional development through a robust preceptorship programme, regular supervision, and access to extensive in-house training and clinical support.

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Key Responsibilities

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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.

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You will develop skills including:

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• n Autonomous community nursing practice

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• n Diabetic management, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin administration

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• n Tissue viability and wound care, including:n
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  • n Compression therapy

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  • n Doppler assessments

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  • n VAC dressings

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  • n Pressure ulcer management

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  • n Surgical wound care

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• n Bladder and bowel care, including catheterisation and continence assessments

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• n Intravenous medication administration and PICC/midline care

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• n Palliative and end-of-life care, including symptom management and syringe drivers

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• n Management of specialist drains including nephrostomies and chest drains

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You will also:

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• n Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records

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• n Support patients, carers, and families with education and ongoing care needs

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• n Work collaboratively with specialist teams and wider community services

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• n Contribute to safe discharge planning and hospital admission avoidance

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What We’re Looking ForEssential

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• n Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration

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• n Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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• n Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

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• n Strong clinical and organisational skills

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• n Sound IT skills and accurate record keeping

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• n Understanding of risk management within community settings

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Desirable

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• n Evidence of relevant CPD

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• n Previous experience within community or district nursing

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Why Join CNWL?

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• n Comprehensive Band 5 preceptorship programme

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• n Dedicated support from Clinical Nurse Facilitators

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• n Access to specialist teams including:n
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  • n Tissue Viability

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  • n Diabetes

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  • n Bladder & Bowel

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  • n Palliative Care

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• n Extensive in-house learning and development opportunities

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• n Opportunity to gain a broad range of advanced community nursing skills

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• n Supportive and collaborative working environment

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