About this role
Job summary
Join the Integrated Community Response Service (ICRS) as a Band 5 Community Staff Nurse and help patients remain well and safe in their own homes. You will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and enabling patients to return home safely following acute care. We are looking for a forward-thinking, enthusiastic, flexible and innovative nurse with a strong commitment to team working and delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will work closely with GPs, London Ambulance Service, Social Services and other community services, with excellent opportunities to develop your community nursing skills and continue your professional development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients in their own homes, supporting admission avoidance and safe, timely discharge from hospital. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, they will deliver high-quality, evidence-based and person-centred care while liaising effectively with GPs, London Ambulance Service, Social Services and other community partners. The role requires excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills, the ability to work independently and use initiative, and a flexible approach to working across a 7-day service. The successful candidate will be reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic, with a strong commitment to teamwork, patient safety and ongoing professional development.
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 over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
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.
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
Experience Essential
Recent experience of Nursing at Level 5, or evidence of a back to nursing programme
Desirable
12 months post registration experience in a relevant setting, e.g. palliative care, care of the older person, orthopaedics, community services Experience of working in a community setting Supervision of junior staff and / or students Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
Level 1 Registered Nurse- with valid registration with the NMC - RN1 ,RNA Ability to converse articulately on current health issues and demonstrate knowledge in: ?Concepts of Essence of Care ?Concepts of team working ?Professional standards including confidentiality and clinical governance ?Adult Safeguarding ?Evidence-based clinical practice Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues
Desirable
Experience or recognised qualification in areas such as: ?Health Promotion ?Diabetes ?Care of the older person ?Continence ?Palliative care ?Medical/Surgical Nursing
Skills Essential
Some knowledge of current best practice Ability to communicate clearly and concisely via written and spoken word Ability to act on own initiative Basic understanding of clinical governance Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice Health and safety and risk awareness
Desirable
Knowledge of standardised assessments and treatment techniques
Personal attributes Essential
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development Car owner driver Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
Desirable
Knowledge of local area
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 Heart of Hounslow Health Centre
92 Bath Road
Hounslow
TW3 3LN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)