Job summary
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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and
experienced nurse or allied-health professional, who can work autonomously in
the community. They must be able to demonstrate advanced clinical skills,
including physical assessment, clinical decision making and differential
diagnosis for a range of common acute and chronic conditions.
Candidates must also have an interest
and experience in service development and leadership.
This
is a permanent post and is for 37.5 hours per week, to be worked over 4 days
per week. The usual working hours are
9.5 hours shifts between the hours of 0800 and 2000. This role will be required to work weekends
You will be mostly based at Hollyfield
House in Surbiton, 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.
CLOSING
DATE: 01/02/2026
Please be aware that the closing date
may be brought forward in the event of a high number of applications.
INTERVIEWS:
16/02/2026
Main duties of the job
Visiting
people in their own home, who require urgent assessment and intervention with a
view to preventing unnecessary hospital admission.
Triage
of Rapid Response referrals, allocation to the team and signposting to other
services.
Working
collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex health and
social care needs.
Contributing
to audit, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Contributing
to leadership and supervision for the team, junior colleagues and students.
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, 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 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. Join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our
career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and
dedication.
We recognise that applicants may choose to use AI as part
of their application process. This is permitted,
however please clearly state within your application where AI has been used.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Healthcare (YH) Rapid Response Team is an integral part
of the multi-disciplinary Urgent Community Response Service. The team responds within
2 hours to adults in their own home, who are experiencing an acute or sudden
deterioration in their health and wellbeing, with the aim of preventing an unnecessary
hospital admission. The team provides advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, management
plans and integrated working with health and social care services to support
people at home.
This is an
opportunity for an experienced and motivated autonomous practitioner to join an
independently led supportive team which is highly valued by health and social
care partners across the borough of Kingston.
The post holder will demonstrate safe, competent, advanced
clinical assessment and decision-making skills and apply a broad range of
clinical knowledge and interventions. They will provide leadership support,
contribute to service delivery and supervise junior members of the team.
Please find attached full Job Description under supporting information, and refer to JD while completing your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your Healthcare (YH) Rapid Response Team is an integral part
of the multi-disciplinary Urgent Community Response Service. The team responds within
2 hours to adults in their own home, who are experiencing an acute or sudden
deterioration in their health and wellbeing, with the aim of preventing an unnecessary
hospital admission. The team provides advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, management
plans and integrated working with health and social care services to support
people at home.
This is an
opportunity for an experienced and motivated autonomous practitioner to join an
independently led supportive team which is highly valued by health and social
care partners across the borough of Kingston.
The post holder will demonstrate safe, competent, advanced
clinical assessment and decision-making skills and apply a broad range of
clinical knowledge and interventions. They will provide leadership support,
contribute to service delivery and supervise junior members of the team.
Please find attached full Job Description under supporting information, and refer to JD while completing your application
Person Specification
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
- Audit and research
- Service Effectiveness and clinical governance
Desirable
- Understanding of finance and resource management
Skills & 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
Desirable
- Ability to influence and effect change through a range of skills
- Ability to lead projects
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- 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
Desirable
- Governance/risk management and implications for practice
- 12 months working in a community environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered 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
Person Specification
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
- Audit and research
- Service Effectiveness and clinical governance
Desirable
- Understanding of finance and resource management
Skills & 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
Desirable
- Ability to influence and effect change through a range of skills
- Ability to lead projects
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience
- 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
Desirable
- Governance/risk management and implications for practice
- 12 months working in a community environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered 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
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).
