Community Nurse - Tissue Viability

Position Overview

West London NHS Trust is inviting applications for a Band 5 Community Nurse specializing in Tissue Viability, based at the Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health on Bath Road. This full-time role operates Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Candidates will provide expert nursing care focused on tissue viability, working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing interventions in tissue viability and support the Tissue Viability Nurses with patient-centered care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Lead and manage the Leg Ulcer clinics across various locations within Hounslow with guidance from Tissue Viability lead nurses.
• Collaborate closely with district nurses, primary care providers, rapid response teams, community matrons, and social services to deliver seamless care.
• Conduct clinic appointments and home visits, performing assessments and reviews to build and monitor individual care programs.
• Assist in service coordination, ensuring effective caseload and care management, including supervision duties during the absence of senior team members.
• Apply and maintain knowledge in wound care, leg ulcer management, and Doppler assessments.

Candidate Profile

• Registered General Nurse committed to providing high-quality patient care.
• Compassionate towards patients and their families with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Self-driven with a focus on continuous professional development.

About West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, offering diverse services including mental health, physical healthcare, and community services. The Trust manages Broadmoor Hospital, a high-secure hospital with an international reputation, provides secure services across several London boroughs, and has a workforce of over 5,000 staff with strong diversity representation. The Trust enjoys a 'Good' Care Quality Commission rating overall and an 'Outstanding' rating in forensic services.

Additional Information

The Trust is actively involved in the North West London Integrated Care System and leads the Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. Interested candidates can arrange an informal visit or inquire further by contacting Elaine Nevin, Tissue Viability Nurse, via email.