Community Staff Nurse- Fixed term 9 months | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Overview CNWL is recognized locally and nationally for providing high quality and innovative healthcare, frequently contributing to national health strategy and policy development. CNWL recognises and actively promotes 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, the 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Delivering high quality district nursing care and actively promoting district nursing as a vital specialism. Supporting the delivery of the NHS 10 Year Plan through complex community care. Obtaining a comprehensive set of skills to care for patients with a variety of needs, including autonomous practice. Skills and Experience Required Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner. 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, vacuum dressings, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds and 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. Other Requirements You must 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 an understanding and awareness of autonomous working in the community setting, with evidence of some transferable skills. 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. The role is for one band 5 RGN to join the DN team for a 9‑month, fixed‑term position. It is a temporary position that may lead to a permanent role if you find it suitable. Disability Confident As a Disability Confident employer, CNWL generally offers an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to … Work Schedule & Benefits CNWL encourages a healthy work‑life balance. Hours examples are as follows: Full time (8 am‑4 pm, 10 am‑6 pm or 8 am‑6 pm). CNWL strives to support provision of a healthy work‑life balance which includes regularity to shift‑work patterns across the 08.00 hrs‑18.00 hrs service working hours. Providing you with an opportunity to earn extra pay as CNWL automatically enrols new recruits onto the bank at a competitive pay rate. Community 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‑centred care. #J-18808-Ljbffr