Job summary
Camden Rapid Access Services is a Physical health admission avoidance service. Potential post holders should ideally possess a valid UK Driving licence (a car will be provided when required), though suitable non-driving candidates will be considered and provided with an Oyster card while on shift. Non-driving practitioners will be expected to be able to undertake the same number of visits per day as driving colleagues.
Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic seeking a new challenging role in the community? The Camden Rapid Access Services (Camden RAS) is currently seeking to employ a Band 6 Registered Nurse or Paramedic with substantial experience in acute care (e.g. A&E; AMU; Paramedic). The ideal candidate will be confident in tip-to-toe examination and succinct history taking.
Camden RAS covers the entire borough of Camden. Our overall aim is to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, as part of the NHS Long term plan. The benefits of keeping patients in their own homes are numerous and varied, from reducing Healthcare Acquired Infections (HCAIs) to promoting ongoing independence.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
Shifts
We're currently trialling new shift times of 9am-10pm each day (12.5hr Long Day) - this is under review and may change.
Lone Working
Please be aware, this position regularly includes working alone in patients homes/in the community. This will also include evening hours when it is dark. PPE (reflective vests, torches, personal alarms etc) are available to team members. Please be assured we have safety systems in place and have an excellent safety record.
The successful applicant will have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Camden RAS covers the entire borough of Camden. Our overall aim is to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, as part of the NHS Long term plan. The benefits of keeping patients in their own homes are numerous and varied, from reducing Healthcare Acquired Infections (HCAIs) to promoting ongoing independence.
Our webpage offers further in depth knowledge regarding service specifics - Camden Rapid Access Service (Urgent Community Response, Virtual Ward and Discharge to Assess) :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (cnwl.nhs.uk)
About us
- Shift work (all days and evenings, no nights)
- Buy & Sell Annual Leave
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme: A free and confidential service to help with personal life
- A range of staff networks: The PRIDE@CNWL Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBT+) Network; Disabled Employees Network;Lived Experience of Mental Health Staff Network;Carers at Work Network; Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Network (BME)
- Discounts and savings at hundreds of retailers nationwide with My Trust Benefits: You can save money on your weekly food shops, household bills, toiletries, and cosmetics, cinema tickets, meals out and holidays or weekend breaks.
- Salary sacrifice scheme via VIVUP platform
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to possess at least basic knowledge of physical assessment skills (ideally you will have completed the Physical Assessment Module), be able to undertake a tip-to-toe assessment and take a thorough, succinct history focusing on the presenting complaint. You should be forward thinking and able to prioritise based on clinical need. Acute skills and knowledge are essential.
Within the team we have Senior HCAs; Registered Nursing Assistants; Registered Nurses; Paramedics; Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Nearby, we have District Nursing teams, we work in the same office as COPD nurses; Heart Failure nurses; and have access to bridging packages of care. Its a big team of clinicians, all striving for the best outcomes for our service users and their families.
An informal discussion and/or site visit is highly recommended prior to application, please contact Christine Mitchell (Camden RAS Lead Nurse) at christine.mitchell7@nhs.net.
The position is Community based (in patients own homes) with the staff base being located at St Pancras Hospital (NW1 0PE).
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to possess at least basic knowledge of physical assessment skills (ideally you will have completed the Physical Assessment Module), be able to undertake a tip-to-toe assessment and take a thorough, succinct history focusing on the presenting complaint. You should be forward thinking and able to prioritise based on clinical need. Acute skills and knowledge are essential.
Within the team we have Senior HCAs; Registered Nursing Assistants; Registered Nurses; Paramedics; Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Nearby, we have District Nursing teams, we work in the same office as COPD nurses; Heart Failure nurses; and have access to bridging packages of care. Its a big team of clinicians, all striving for the best outcomes for our service users and their families.
An informal discussion and/or site visit is highly recommended prior to application, please contact Christine Mitchell (Camden RAS Lead Nurse) at christine.mitchell7@nhs.net.
The position is Community based (in patients own homes) with the staff base being located at St Pancras Hospital (NW1 0PE).
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration OR Paramedic with current HCPC Registration
- Minimum of BSc (University based education)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification / Practice Supervisor and/or Assessor Courses
- Physical Assessment Course / A&E Course / ITU Course / District Nurse Course (RGNs only - Paramedics trained with physical assessment skills)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial previous experience of acute care (Preferably in Paramedic care, UCC, ITU, AMU, MAU, CCU or A&E)
- Understanding of the role of Primary care in admission prevention and supporting a timely discharge
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Awareness of NHS measures in respect to primary care and reducing hospital admissions (including the NHS Long Term Plan)
Desirable
- Full and valid UK driving licence
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration OR Paramedic with current HCPC Registration
- Minimum of BSc (University based education)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification / Practice Supervisor and/or Assessor Courses
- Physical Assessment Course / A&E Course / ITU Course / District Nurse Course (RGNs only - Paramedics trained with physical assessment skills)
Experience
Essential
- Substantial previous experience of acute care (Preferably in Paramedic care, UCC, ITU, AMU, MAU, CCU or A&E)
- Understanding of the role of Primary care in admission prevention and supporting a timely discharge
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Awareness of NHS measures in respect to primary care and reducing hospital admissions (including the NHS Long Term Plan)
Desirable
- Full and valid UK driving licence
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
