Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Some knowledge of current best practice
- Skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely via written and spoken word
- Skills
Ability to act on own initiative
- Skills
Basic understanding of clinical governance
- Skills
Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
- Skills
Health and safety and risk awareness
- Experience
Recent experience of Nursing at Level 5, or evidence of a back to nursing programme
- Personal attributes
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Personal attributes
Commitment to own Continuing Professional Development
- Personal attributes
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- Personal attributes
Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
- Qualifications and knowledge
Level 1 Registered Nurse- with valid registration with the NMC - RN1 ,RNA
- Qualifications and knowledge
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
- Qualifications and knowledge
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Qualifications and knowledge
Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Knowledge of standardised assessments and treatment techniques
- Experience
12 months post registration experience in a relevant setting, e.g. palliative care, care of the older person, orthopaedics, community services
- Experience
Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience
Supervision of junior staff and / or students
- Experience
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Personal attributes
Knowledge of local area
- Qualifications and knowledge
Experience or recognised qualification in areas such as: • Health Promotion • Diabetes • Care of the older person • Continence • Palliative care • Medical/Surgical Nursing
Job overview
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.
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.
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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This advert is for Community Nurse with West London NHS Trust in Southall, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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