Job overview
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 Community Nursing Service. We are currently looking for Band 7 District Nurse to work across the Hounslow boroughs.
Collaboratively working with our integrated rapid response teams, community matrons and social service colleagues are essential to ensure seamless care to our patient group.
The candidate needs to be very committed to the role, lead by example and be a role model to the team. Have an open-door policy for all staff, be very approachable, a good problem solver and a good listener.
Communication is vital to this role; the candidate should be able to liaise with other MDTs using professional language and have the ability to manage challenging situations and complaints.
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.
Working for our organisation
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 over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by 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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
1. Registered Nurse Level 1 with current NMC Registration. Recognised nursing qualification at degree level. SPQ DN Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
2. Significant clinical experience in bladder and bowel health at a senior level.
3. Experience of clinical leadership and supporting others to delivery high quality care
Desirable criteria
4. Significant experience of working in the community, primary care setting or acute.
5. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
6. Experience of managing and supervising clinical staff.
Skills
Essential criteria
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
8. Ability to manage complex clinical cases.
9. Excellent communication skills, written and oral
10. Willingness to work and travel within geographical area of service. A car driver or has access to own transport.