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, ITU, Paramedic).The ideal candidate will be confident in top-to-toe examination and succinct history taking.
Camden RAS covers the entire borough of Camden, this role is predominantly for Urgent Community Response however you maybe asked to cross cover the Virtual ward on occasion. 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, 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
The shift times are 09:00 to 19:00 for an early shift, 12:00 to 22:00 for a late shift and 09:00 to 22:00 for a long day, there is also 08:00 starts and the shift end time will be adjusted (6pm for an early shift and 9pm for a long day)
The Trust also offer flexible working opportunities.
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. Please be assured we have safety systems in place and have an excellent safety record.
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 (earlies, lates and long days, no nights) as well as flexible working opportunities
- Buy & Sell Annual Leave
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme: A free and confidential service to help with personal life
- Structured induction process using the New Starter Roadmap throughout the first 12 months and beyond
- 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 top-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, COPD and Heart Failure teams and have access to Virtual Ward and 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 or Harry Simmonds (Camden RAS Deputy Lead Nurse) at harry.simmonds@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 top-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, COPD and Heart Failure teams and have access to Virtual Ward and 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 or Harry Simmonds (Camden RAS Deputy Lead Nurse) at harry.simmonds@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
- Independent Nurse Prescriber V300 (or working towards)
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Course (or willingness to undertake)
Experience
Essential
- 2 years 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
- Evidence of working within the MDT
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
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
- Infection control and Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)
- Medicines management and administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Urinary Catheterisation (Male & Female)
- Work well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic
- Act as the Clinical Supervisor for Healthcare Assistants and/or Band 5 Registered Nurses/Paramedics.
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Demonstrates and lives CNWL behaviour core
Essential
- Demonstrates and lives CNWL behaviour core values
- Awareness of team work and able to perform to a high standard within a team framework
- Motivated to own personal development
Other
Essential
- Awareness of NHS polices in respect to primary care and reducing hospital admissions (including the NHS Long Term Plan)
- 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
- Independent Nurse Prescriber V300 (or working towards)
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Course (or willingness to undertake)
Experience
Essential
- 2 years 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
- Evidence of working within the MDT
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
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
- Infection control and Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)
- Medicines management and administration
- Intravenous Therapy
- Urinary Catheterisation (Male & Female)
- Work well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic
- Act as the Clinical Supervisor for Healthcare Assistants and/or Band 5 Registered Nurses/Paramedics.
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Demonstrates and lives CNWL behaviour core
Essential
- Demonstrates and lives CNWL behaviour core values
- Awareness of team work and able to perform to a high standard within a team framework
- Motivated to own personal development
Other
Essential
- Awareness of NHS polices in respect to primary care and reducing hospital admissions (including the NHS Long Term Plan)
- 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).
