Overview
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Join our dynamic, patient-focused team that’s passionate about delivering high-quality care to the local community. We are currently seeking a Band 6 Senior Community Nurse/District Nurse to join our dedicated team, working across the Acton and Ealing localities. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of community healthcare, leading innovative initiatives and making a real difference in patients' lives.
Responsibilities
* Deliver patient-centred care as a senior member of the community nursing team within the Integrated Community Services (ICS).
* Admission avoidance: implement proactive care strategies, such as participating in MDTs, caseload reviews, and complex patient reviews/visits, to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
* Health and independence promotion: empower patients to manage their health conditions at home, using personalised care plans and supporting the NHS’s commitment to out-of-hospital care.
* Leadership and development: support in leading a dedicated community nursing team within a multi-professional environment, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
* Provide a case management approach to care for an identified number of patients, working closely with GPs, the ICS and other statutory and voluntary agencies.
* Provide advice, information and education to patients and carers to enable maximum independence, health and wellbeing.
* Creatively manage the holistic and clinical needs of patients with acute, sub-acute and long-term conditions.
* Enable patients with long-term physical health challenges to live well within their communities, addressing physical health and wider holistic needs (e.g., mental health, learning disabilities, psychological, social and spiritual needs).
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with a graduate qualification in a health-related subject and post-registration community experience, or the Specialist Practitioner Qualification in District Nursing.
* Experience leading a community nursing team in a multi-professional setting and contributing to service development.
About the Trust
West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider delivering mental health, physical healthcare and community services. It runs Broadmoor Hospital and provides services across eight London boroughs and three boroughs for mental and physical healthcare. We employ over 5,000 staff. The Trust is rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission; forensic services are rated ‘Outstanding’.
Application
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities; the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. The advert closes on Wednesday 5 Nov 2025.
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