Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge?
Could you make a difference?
Are you:
A Registered General Nurse
Committed to giving the highest standard of patient care
Compassionate towards patients and their families
An excellent communicator with the ability to work in a team
Motivated toward personal development
A full UK driving license holder with access to a car
An exciting opportunity has come up for the Adult Community Nursing Service. We are currently looking for a Band 5 Community Nurses to work across the Hounslow areas based at the Brentford Clinic, Boston Manor Road. The service operates from 0700 until 1900 seven days a week, workingalternate weekends, comprising of three shifts early) and day) and late).
This post is for 2 days per week
Collaboratively working with our integrated rapid response teams, community matrons and social service colleagues are essential to ensure seamless care to our patient group.
Get your career in the right direction, with the right organisation and at the right time - please come to West London Trust and be part of this organisation.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality, skilled nursing care and to assist the Community Nursing Team Manager in the on-going planning, implementation, and evaluation of the holistic needs of the patient/client, family, and/or carer.
Deliver high quality nursing care to housebound patients with complex needs to enable them to remain in their own homes. Working closely with specialist nurses, allied health and social care professionals to meet the needs of the patients without unnecessary attendance in A&E or be admitted to hospital.
This will involve working independently but as part of the Community Nursing Team covering a particular geographical area. This will include first assessments and reviews, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of individual programmes of care. Candidate will be expected to be flexible to support corporate approach to patient care as and when required.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£35,763 to £43,466 a year per annum inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
222-HOU-175-A
Job locations
Brentford Health Centre
Boston Manor Road
Brentford
TW8 8DS
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 1 Registered Nurse- with valid registration with the NMC - RN1 ,RNA
Desirable
* Experience or recognised qualification in areas such as: ?Health Promotion ?Diabetes ?Care of the older person ?Continence ?Palliative care Medical/Surgical Nursing
Experience
Essential
* Recent experience of Nursing at Level 5, or evidence of a back to nursing programme
Desirable
* Experience of working in the community setting
* One years worked post registration experience in a relevant setting, e.g. palliative care, care of the older person, orthopaedics, community services
* Supervision of junior staff
Skills and abilities
Essential
* Ability to undertake a shift system
* Good communication skills effective with clients and colleagues
* Able to work without direct supervision
* Use a problem solving approach
* Demonstrates high standard of Infection prevention and control
* Clinical skills - Administration of medications including injections, catheterisation, wound dressings
* Confidence and ability to establish rapport with team, clients and other agencies
* Computer Literacy and keyboard skills
* Practice with the NMC Code of Professional Practice
* Access to a motor vehicle for use at work and UK driving licence or competent cyclist
Desirable
* Teaching Skills
* Mentorship certificate
Knowledge
Essential
* Ability to converse articulately on current health issues, demonstrate knowledge in: ?Able to explain the concepts of Essence of Care ?Able to explain the concepts of Team Working ?Able to demonstrate knowledge of professional standards including confidentiality and clinical governance ?Understanding of Adult Safeguarding ?Evidence of Continuing Professional Development ?Demonstrates evidence -based clinical knowledge ?Able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues
Desirable
* Knowledge of National Service Framework for Older People & other NSF's
* Awareness of child safeguarding
Personal
Essential
* Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary Team
* Positive Attitude
* Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgemental and tolerant
* Honest and adaptable
* Team player
* Enthusiastic
* Continual professional development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Level 1 Registered Nurse- with valid registration with the NMC - RN1 ,RNA
Desirable
* Experience or recognised qualification in areas such as: ?Health Promotion ?Diabetes ?Care of the older person ?Continence ?Palliative care Medical/Surgical Nursing
Experience
Essential
* Recent experience of Nursing at Level 5, or evidence of a back to nursing programme
Desirable
* Experience of working in the community setting
* One years worked post registration experience in a relevant setting, e.g. palliative care, care of the older person, orthopaedics, community services
* Supervision of junior staff
Skills and abilities
Essential
* Ability to undertake a shift system
* Good communication skills effective with clients and colleagues
* Able to work without direct supervision
* Use a problem solving approach
* Demonstrates high standard of Infection prevention and control
* Clinical skills - Administration of medications including injections, catheterisation, wound dressings
* Confidence and ability to establish rapport with team, clients and other agencies
* Computer Literacy and keyboard skills
* Practice with the NMC Code of Professional Practice
* Access to a motor vehicle for use at work and UK driving licence or competent cyclist
Desirable
* Teaching Skills
* Mentorship certificate
Knowledge
Essential
* Ability to converse articulately on current health issues, demonstrate knowledge in: ?Able to explain the concepts of Essence of Care ?Able to explain the concepts of Team Working ?Able to demonstrate knowledge of professional standards including confidentiality and clinical governance ?Understanding of Adult Safeguarding ?Evidence of Continuing Professional Development ?Demonstrates evidence -based clinical knowledge ?Able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues
Desirable
* Knowledge of National Service Framework for Older People & other NSF's
* Awareness of child safeguarding
Personal
Essential
* Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary Team
* Positive Attitude
* Reliable, empathetic, approachable, understanding, non-judgemental and tolerant
* Honest and adaptable
* Team player
* Enthusiastic
* Continual professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Brentford Health Centre
Boston Manor Road
Brentford
TW8 8DS
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Employer details
Employer name
West London NHS Trust
Address
Brentford Health Centre
Boston Manor Road
Brentford
TW8 8DS
Employer's website
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