Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and
motivated nurse or paramedic to join the Kingston Rapid Response Team. This is
an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team of nurses and paramedics
providing the 2-hour urgent community response service alongside therapists and
other community teams.
The ideal candidate should be able to
plan and prioritise their own workload, be confident in independent decision making,
with an awareness or experience of physical assessment.
The
position would suit an experienced clinician who is looking to develop skills
in advanced clinical and autonomous practice. Appropriate training, development
and support will be provided.
This is a permanent post and is for 37.5
hours per week. The usual working hours
are 0800-1800 or 1000-2000, working 4 shifts across 7 days. This role will 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.
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: 23/03/2026
INTERVIEWS w/c: 13/04/2026
Main duties of the job
- Visiting
people in their own home experiencing a health crisis, who require urgent
assessment and intervention with a view to preventing unnecessary hospital
admission.
- Using
physical assessment and clinical decision making skills to assess and manage
undifferentiated clinical presentations.
- Providing
high quality, safe and effective care for a range of conditions.
- 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 led by senior
colleagues
- Contributing
to 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
Please find attached full Job Description under supporting information, and refer to JD while completing your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached full Job Description under supporting information, and refer to JD while completing your application
Person Specification
Any Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work early and late shifts over 7 days
- Full and valid UK driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months post registration experience
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience in assessing patients with complex needs and making recommendations for care
- Multidisciplinary and team working
- Supervising and mentoring junior staff, students and other health care professionals
Desirable
- Community/Lone working
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Paramedic
- Evidence of post-registration continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake relevant training for the role including clinical reasoning & physical assessment modules
Desirable
- Clinical reasoning/ physical assessment module/s
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Mentorship qualification / Practice Assessor
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with service-users and a range of health and social care professionals
- Demonstrates ability to assess patients with complex needs and formulate an individualised management plan
- Demonstrates application of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workloads and manage time effectively
- Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate and legible
- clinical records
Desirable
- Physical assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
- Motivated to self and others personal development
- Works well with team-members being kind, considerate, reliable and enthusiastic
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of NMC/HCPC, scope of professional practice and accountability
- Demonstrates knowledge of relevant clinical skills for the role
- Demonstrates knowledge of patient assessment and recognising the deteriorating patient
- Demonstrates knowledge of community health and social care services
- Demonstrates knowledge of national standards in relation to urgent community response, admission avoidance and frailty
- Demonstrates knowledge of service effectiveness and clinical governance
- Demonstrates awareness of audit and research and impact on practice
Person Specification
Any Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work early and late shifts over 7 days
- Full and valid UK driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months post registration experience
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Experience in assessing patients with complex needs and making recommendations for care
- Multidisciplinary and team working
- Supervising and mentoring junior staff, students and other health care professionals
Desirable
- Community/Lone working
- Involvement in quality improvement projects
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Paramedic
- Evidence of post-registration continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake relevant training for the role including clinical reasoning & physical assessment modules
Desirable
- Clinical reasoning/ physical assessment module/s
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Mentorship qualification / Practice Assessor
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with service-users and a range of health and social care professionals
- Demonstrates ability to assess patients with complex needs and formulate an individualised management plan
- Demonstrates application of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise workloads and manage time effectively
- Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate and legible
- clinical records
Desirable
- Physical assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
- Motivated to self and others personal development
- Works well with team-members being kind, considerate, reliable and enthusiastic
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of NMC/HCPC, scope of professional practice and accountability
- Demonstrates knowledge of relevant clinical skills for the role
- Demonstrates knowledge of patient assessment and recognising the deteriorating patient
- Demonstrates knowledge of community health and social care services
- Demonstrates knowledge of national standards in relation to urgent community response, admission avoidance and frailty
- Demonstrates knowledge of service effectiveness and clinical governance
- Demonstrates awareness of audit and research and impact on practice
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).
