Job overview
The Specialist Community Practitioner student (DN training sponsorship) is a development opportunity to train, acquire knowledge, skills and competencies to practice both in clinical leadership and management. Successful completion of the training will result in an academic qualification as well as a recordable/ registerable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. It is a unique opportunity for career development in a reputable and autonomous specialism of nursing – District Nursing.
Main duties of the job
This is a fully funded training opportunity to qualify as a Specialist Practitioner District Nursing.
Through this application process, you are applying for a place at University and a NHS sponsored placement allowing you to train as a District Nurse.
The candidate should have at least 1 year community nursing experience as a band 6 Senior Community Nurse at the start of the course.
We support candidates to train full time at Buckinghamshire New University with a placement within the Trust.
Successful post holder will be located at either Brentford Health Centre and Bedfont Clinic (preference can be discussed at interviews).
The course includes study leave and annual leave for an academic year.
Course commences September 2026.
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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
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. Current NMC registration – Adult Nursing
2. Meet the academic requirements of entry to the course
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Experience of multidisciplinary team working
4. At least 1 year experience working as an RN band 6 in the community.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
5. Effective problem-solving skills
6. Understanding of District Nursing as a clinical leader and manager
7. Understanding of current policies relevant to District Nursing practice
8. Awareness of the demands of the course
Skills
Essential criteria
9. Effective Communication and interpersonal skills
10. Excellent academic skills i.e. writing skills, presentation skills, IT skills, speaking.
11. Excellent time management
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
12. Able to demonstrate a commitment to the West London Trust values
13. Access to a motor vehicle for use at work and a UK driving licence