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.

Working for our organisation

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.