Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 6 Senior Community Nurse to join the Hounslow Night District Nursing Team, based at Clayponds Hospital.

The service operates from 19:00 until 07:00 seven days a week. The service has 2 shifts, 19:00 until 12 midnight (Twilight shift) and 19:00 until 7:00 AM (Night shift).

We are looking for a confident, compassionate and clinically skilled nurse who can work autonomously, respond to urgent patient needs and provide clinical leadership within our out-of-hours community nursing service.

Applicants must hold a full valid UK driving licence, have access to a car for work purposes and be willing to travel across the Hounslow locality. This is an essential requirement for the role.

The position is for 11 hours per week, covering one night shift, on a six-month fixed-term contract.

Please note that the service is currently undergoing service re-design and the operational hours will change on 7th December 2026 from 7pm-7am to 8pm-8am under phase 1 transformation project. The phase 2 (TBC) will be happening shortly after the implementation of phase 1 with the Night Service re-design involving the twilight and the overnight shifts. We are looking for someone who will be very flexible in supporting the new service structure in the future.

Main duties of the job

• 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.
• 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.

Training
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.

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' 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.

Details
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 222-HCH-054-A
Job location: Clayponds Hospital, Sterling Pl, W5 4RN, United Kingdom

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
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Safeguarding Adults & Children

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

Skills
Essential

• Holistic assessment, core clinical, clinical reasoning and care planning skills to proactively manage patient care
• Core clinical skills medicines management including IV, venepuncture, continence, chronic disease management, palliative care, wound management
• Ability to promote self-care of patients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to manage the day to day running of the team, use initiative and delegate tasks to appropriately trained staff
• Ability to lead by example, both clinically and managerially, being consistent and fair to all staff in every aspect of work
• Ability to work to a high-performance level, conducive to professional development and team cohesiveness
• Effective communication skills with clients and colleagues and the ability to establish rapport with team, clients and other agencies
• Ability to negotiate and communicate across professional and organisational boundaries
• IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Able to produce well written and timely clinical records and service reports
• Ability to lead and participate in service and organisational change
• Ability to work under pressure, balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines

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: Clayponds Hospital, Sterling Pl, W5 4RN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Acting Team Manager, Linda Vimalarasa, linda.vimalarasa3@nhs.net