Job summary Are you ready for a new challenge? Could you make a difference? Are you: Interested in developing your nursing career Committed to giving the highest standard of patient care Compassionate towards patients and their families An excellent communicator with the ability to lead and motivate a team Highly motivated, energetic and innovative with full UK driving license holder with access to a car An exciting opportunity has come up for the Adult Community Nursing Service for Band 6 Community Nurses to work across theHounslow area. The service operates from 7am until 7pm acrossHounslow borough. As a senior community nurse, you will assist the Community Team Manager in the management of a designated caseload, ensuring that holistic assessments are undertaken by a competent practitioner within the nursing team. The Trust is passionate in developing the staff by providing a robust and comprehensive training programme to build your nursing career. Trainings on offer are the following: District Nursing specialist training sponsorship, V150/300 Non-Medical Prescriber, Physical assessment, Leadership and Management Programme, and band 6 developmental training amongst other things Main duties of the job To support the Locality Nursing Team Manager in the delivery of the locality nursing service in line with the commissioned service specification, standards, activity and outcomes, in the context of multi-disciplinary locality working. Assisting the Locality Nursing Team Manager to provide line management and leadership for the community nursing team, being accountable for the team caseload and the development of a skilled, competent and motivated workforce, able to meet the needs of the patients on the caseload Take a lead for a specific area of nursing practice, as a delegated responsibility, to ensure that less experienced nurses have access to best practice knowledge and expertise to inform and support their clinical practice. Deputise in the absence of the Locality Nursing Team Manager, and undertake delegated tasks as development opportunities for succession planning. This will involve working independently 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. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 222-HCS-622 Job locations Heart of Hounslow Hounslow TW3 3LN 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. 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 Qualifications Essential Qualified RGN (Registered General Nurse - Adult) with current registration with NMC - Part1. Relevant post registration study at diploma/degree level and relevant CPD e.g. palliative care, tissue viability Desirable Diploma or BSc (Hons) Community Health (DN) Clinical Assessment Skills Nurse Prescriber V150 (willing to undertake) Mentorship Preceptorship or equivalent (willing to undertake) Specialist Practice Teacher/ Teaching Qualification Knowledge Essential Understanding of the impact of Mental Health e.g. dementia, depression, on the management of medical and long term conditions Professional standards including confidentiality, clinical governance and NMC guidelines Infection prevention and control standards Risk assessment and management Knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues Safeguarding Adults & Children Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Desirable Understanding of current legislation and its implications for this role, including performance indicators and targets Understanding of both the Health and Social Care agenda Experience Essential Experience in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patients in their own homes Experience in working independently and as part of a team Experience in problem solving and supporting other team members Experience of Multidisciplinary teamwork Experience of providing supervision Experience of mentoring students Desirable Experience of managing resources to stay within the service budget Experience of audit evaluation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified RGN (Registered General Nurse - Adult) with current registration with NMC - Part1. Relevant post registration study at diploma/degree level and relevant CPD e.g. palliative care, tissue viability Desirable Diploma or BSc (Hons) Community Health (DN) Clinical Assessment Skills Nurse Prescriber V150 (willing to undertake) Mentorship Preceptorship or equivalent (willing to undertake) Specialist Practice Teacher/ Teaching Qualification Knowledge Essential Understanding of the impact of Mental Health e.g. dementia, depression, on the management of medical and long term conditions Professional standards including confidentiality, clinical governance and NMC guidelines Infection prevention and control standards Risk assessment and management Knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues Safeguarding Adults & Children Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Desirable Understanding of current legislation and its implications for this role, including performance indicators and targets Understanding of both the Health and Social Care agenda Experience Essential Experience in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patients in their own homes Experience in working independently and as part of a team Experience in problem solving and supporting other team members Experience of Multidisciplinary teamwork Experience of providing supervision Experience of mentoring students Desirable Experience of managing resources to stay within the service budget Experience of audit evaluation 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. Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust Address Heart of Hounslow Hounslow TW3 3LN Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust Address Heart of Hounslow Hounslow TW3 3LN Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Heart of Hounslow, TW3 3LN Hounslow, United Kingdom