Job overview
Band 5 Community ambulatory service clinic nurse – Hillingdon (Full time)
Are you looking for a new and exciting adventure where every day is different? The community ambulatory service is looking for a community nurse to join a team that runs nurse led clinics for wounds and IV antibiotics across 3 sites in Hillingdon.
CNWL pride themselves on being an inclusive organisation, promoting a good work life balance.
*Please note this position is Full time 8-4pm and weekend working is required- usually 1 in 4
Main duties of the job
You will need to 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 that you have an understanding and awareness of autonomous working in the community setting, with evidence of some transferable skills.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings
Working for our organisation
CNWL strives to support provision of a healthy work-life balance which includes:
1. regularity to shift work patterns across the 08.00hrs – 16.00hrs service working hours.
2. Creating an inclusive and supportive working environment and team dynamic who are receptive to the culture of change.
3. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, specialist services and the wider integrated care system
CNWL is recognized locally and nationally for providing high quality and innovative healthcare, frequently contributing to national health strategy and policy development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The community ambulatory service facilitates 4 clinics across 3 sites. You do not need to be a car driver but you will need to be able to independently travel to any of the 3 sites.
There are 3 ambulant wound clinics and 1 clinic for IV antibiotics. They are located in Northwood, Long lane, Hillingdon and Hayes.
Competencies required for this role include, but are not limited to:
4. Leg ulcer management- dopplers and compression therapy
5. VAC therapy
6. Pressure ulcer care
7. Surgical wound care
8. IV therapy
9. Care of Picc lines
10. Cannulation
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, our newly recruited clinical nurse facilitator will be available to guide and support all new starters within the service to ensure you feel supported and you have an enhanced learning and development experience.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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