Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and
experienced nurse or allied-health professionals to join us as bank clinicians
and work autonomously in the community. This is an opportunity to use advanced
clinical skills, including physical assessment, clinical decision making and
differential diagnosis for a range of common acute and chronic conditions.
Applicants
who are not currently in a Band 7 role will be considered based on experience
and qualifications.
The community rapid response team is part of the 2-hour Urgent Community Response service. This is an admission avoidance service for people in the community experiencing a sudden deterioration in health and wellbeing, and gives an opportunity to gain experience with a wide range of clinical presentations.
Main duties of the job
This is a bank post and hours will
depend on service need and clinician availability. The usual working hours are
7.5h shifts between the hours of 0800 and 2000, 7 days a week. This role may be
required to work weekends.
You will be mostly based at Hollyfield
House although you will also need to be able to travel to our other sites as
needed and to community visits.
We encourage you to discuss your
flexibility needs with us before applying or during the interview process.
While we may not be able to meet every request exactly, we promise to fully
consider your needs and accommodate them where possible. Please note that
flexible working options may vary depending on the role.
About us
At
Your Healthcare CIC, we are
dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care
services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning
disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we
prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to
make a real impact.
Why Choose Us?
NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change
terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes.
Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without
delays.
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
and various staff discounts.
Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback
from staff and patients.
Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion,
encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our
membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter.
Join Us Today
We are
looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity,
and community engagement. If you want to make a positive impact in health and
social care, join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our
career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and
dedication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached under Supporting Information.
Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
Please apply by copying your CV and providing a supporting statement on how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description under the CV upload section. Please refer to the application support guide for help submitting your application.
Please be aware that the closing date may be brought forward in the event of a high number of applications.
Interviews will be TBC between 9/7 and
15/7
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached under Supporting Information.
Your application should explain why you are applying for the post, how you believe you would contribute to working in this setting and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
Please apply by copying your CV and providing a supporting statement on how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description under the CV upload section. Please refer to the application support guide for help submitting your application.
Please be aware that the closing date may be brought forward in the event of a high number of applications.
Interviews will be TBC between 9/7 and
15/7
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse, paramedic or physiotherapist
- Evidence of post registration study and professional development
- Advanced assessment and clinical decision- making modules
Desirable
- Minor illness
- ailments module
- V300
- Independent Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Minimum 12 months working in a community environment.
- Lone working, autonomous practice and clinical decision making
- Management of patients with complex acute and chronic needs
- Clinical leadership, service delivery
- Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working
- Managing and working effectively as part of a team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Work with minimal supervision in a community setting
- Advanced clinical assessment and examination skills.
- Developing management plans for patients with complex acute and chronic needs.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Organisation and time management
- IT skills
- Venepuncture
- Administration of IV antibiotic therapy
Any Other Factors
Essential
- Car driver/owner with current driving licence
- Ability to work a flexible shift pattern to include early, late, weekends and bank holidays
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Innovative
- Enthusiastic
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work alone
- Flexibility
Knowledge
Essential
- Common acute and chronic presentations in the older person
- Evidence based clinical practice.
- Local and national health policy including Urgent Community
- Response
- Wider health economy and impact on organisational change
- Organisational objectives
- Service Effectiveness and clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse, paramedic or physiotherapist
- Evidence of post registration study and professional development
- Advanced assessment and clinical decision- making modules
Desirable
- Minor illness
- ailments module
- V300
- Independent Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- Minimum 12 months working in a community environment.
- Lone working, autonomous practice and clinical decision making
- Management of patients with complex acute and chronic needs
- Clinical leadership, service delivery
- Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working
- Managing and working effectively as part of a team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Work with minimal supervision in a community setting
- Advanced clinical assessment and examination skills.
- Developing management plans for patients with complex acute and chronic needs.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Organisation and time management
- IT skills
- Venepuncture
- Administration of IV antibiotic therapy
Any Other Factors
Essential
- Car driver/owner with current driving licence
- Ability to work a flexible shift pattern to include early, late, weekends and bank holidays
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Highly motivated
- Innovative
- Enthusiastic
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work alone
- Flexibility
Knowledge
Essential
- Common acute and chronic presentations in the older person
- Evidence based clinical practice.
- Local and national health policy including Urgent Community
- Response
- Wider health economy and impact on organisational change
- Organisational objectives
- Service Effectiveness and clinical governance
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).
Additional information
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).
