Rapid Response Practitioner

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

The Rapid Response Team is expanding and we are looking for a knowledgeable, motivated, Nurses/Paramedics with strong clinical decision making skills to join our multidisciplinary team.

Rapid Response is a national leader in intermediate care that aims to bring the best of hospital care to a patient’s home and therefore avoid unnecessary hospital attendances/admissions. Most of our referrals are from GPs, London Ambulance Service and Accident and Emergency departments. We provide a two person Rapid Response service to provide the initial assessment at home, performing a holistic assessment of the patient and in some cases starting a treatment plan.

The team can utilise a number of pieces of diagnostic equipment in the home, plus we have access to hospital facilities for various scans when required. We also provide our services in A&E to avoid hospital admissions and facilitate safe discharges. Rapid Response looks to provide the very best patient care, aiming to provide the same care a patient would receive as an in patient. This includes having real time access to patient records in the community via laptops.

We are looking for nurses/paramedics who have a passion for patient care, who want to develop their skills and push themselves outside the normal boundaries of Physio practice and who have a real drive to make sure their patient gets the best treatment possible. Excellent communication skills are essential.

**As a Band 6 Nurse/Paramedic you will**:

- Attend patients as both part of the Rapid Response crew and alone for follow up visits.
- Develop your nursing skills into a more well-rounded holistic approach to patient care.
- Take on extended roles such as venepuncture, drug administration, advance assessment of the acutely ill patient and acute injury assessment.
- Gain experience in generic, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological rehabilitation and falls prevention.
- Develop new skills normally outside of the scope of a Nurse/Paramedic including physiotherapy and OT tasks.
- Gain experience in day to day management of the team including taking handovers and helping to make treatment plans at the virtual ward round.
- Supervise junior staff and students
- Attend in-service training and have Continued Professional Development opportunities

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire

To assess referrals made to service, prioritise and respond according to priority, as appropriate both in terms of level and urgency.

To use enhanced skills and knowledge to assess physical and psycho-social needs and develop a comprehensive and concordant plan of care with patient/carers and the wider Multidisciplinary Team as needed.

To make risk assessments, establishing the safety or otherwise of patients’ ability to stay at home, or return home safely from another care setting, providing and arranging necessary nursing and supportive packages.

To provide evidenced based clinical/therapeutic interventions based on ‘best practice’, in order to improve health outcomes and promote choice, e.g. Intravenous therapy.

To work in close collaboration with all other community agencies including Community Matrons, District Nursing services, In-Patient and Community Based Therapy Services.

To act as the patients advocate, facilitating choice, patient empowerment and independence.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities



  • London, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    Advanced Practitioner and Clinical Lead Merton Rapid Response Service. Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) - Merton This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse, therapist or paramedic to join a crisis response service designed to reduce preventable hospital admission. The referral source will typically be from general...

  • Rapid Response CEO

    2 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Marston Holding Limited Full time

    Vacancy ID: - 031764 - Town: - Barbican/City of London - Closing Date: - 05-Feb-2023 - Salary: - £22,984.00 **Rapid Response Civil Enforcement Officer**: - Here at Marston Holdings Ltd, we are not just the “parking people”; we are so much more than that. Our team of highly trained frontline colleagues and back-office support team members provide...

  • Rapid Response CEO

    2 months ago


    London, United Kingdom Marston Holding Limited Full time

    Vacancy ID: - 031863 - Town: - Barbican/City of London - Closing Date: - 30-Jan-2023 - Salary: - £22,984.00 **Rapid Response Civil Enforcement Officer**: - Here at Marston Holdings Ltd, we are not just the “parking people”; we are so much more than that. Our team of highly trained frontline colleagues and back-office support team members provide...


  • London, United Kingdom West London NHS Trust Full time

    Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who can help the Community Independence Service (CIS) make Hammersmith & Fulham (H&F) a great place to grow old. Join us and be part of a committed and caring team as we deliver high quality patient care. Are you ready to become one of our Rapid Practitioners in physical health service? We...


  • London, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Rapid Response Staff Nurse, Band 5 Permanent; Full Time: Hours per week Mixed Shift Pattern: 8am-4pm, 12pm-8pm & 8am-8pm Bexley Integrated Rapid Response Team Adult Community Physical Health Services We are looking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dynamic,...


  • London, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Rapid Response Staff Nurse, Band 5 Permanent; Full Time: Hours per week Mixed Shift Pattern: 8am-4pm, 12pm-8pm & 8am-8pm Bexley Integrated Rapid Response Team Adult Community Physical Health Services We are looking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dynamic,...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Occupational Therapist Position at Integrated Independence Team An exciting opportunity is available for a full-time Occupational Therapist within the Integrated Independence Team. We are seeking an innovative and experienced therapist to join our A&E and community rapid response service. This role is perfect for an existing band 6 or experienced band 5...


  • London, United Kingdom Central London Community Health Trust Full time

    Be clinically and operationally responsible for the team Act as a role model Be responsible for undertaking comprehensive health assessments, physical examination and ordering tests for patients in Rapid Response Use advanced clinical decision making and assessment skills, coordinate care planning and initiate referrals to diagnostics for appropriate tests...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary **PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY** We are looking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our dynamic, integrated multi- disciplinary Rapid Response Team (RRT). This is an exciting opportunity to join and develop our integrated collaborative working between Oxleas NHS...


  • London, United Kingdom Digby Morgan Full time

    summary - _ city of london, london_ - _ £400 - £600 per day_ - _ contract_- specialism - it- sub specialism - erp & crm- reference number - PR-1244475 - job details Supply Chain Specialist (Kinaxis) 6 Months Contract London Based - Hybrid working A well established production company is urgently seeking a Supply Chain Specialist who comes from a...


  • London, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary **PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY** We are looking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our dynamic, integrated multi- disciplinary Rapid Response Team (RRT). This is an exciting opportunity to join and develop our integrated collaborative working between Oxleas...


  • London, United Kingdom Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An exciting full-time,12 month fixed term opportunity has arisen to join a new, innovative and dynamic team within our expanding Frailty Virtual Ward and Rapid Response Team. We are looking for experienced and motivated senior therapist (Band 7) who are passionate about service development and providing high standard of patient centered care. You will be...

  • Rapid Response

    4 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you interest in developing a operational leadership/ management career in Community Urgent Response Care. Waltham Forest Community Adults Rapid Response team is an expanding 24 hour 7 days a week admissions avoidance service working with both primary care, and acute sector partners in the London Borough of Waltham Forest to support and deliver treatment...

  • Rapid Response

    1 day ago


    London, United Kingdom NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Are you interest in developing a operational leadership/ management career in Community Urgent Response Care. Waltham Forest Community Adults Rapid Response team is an expanding 24 hour 7 days a week admissions avoidance service working with both primary care, and acute sector partners in the London Borough of Waltham Forest to support and deliver treatment...


  • London, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

    **What we’ll give**: **Rapid Response Domestic Assistant - Foley Street, UCLH** - £11.05 per hour,15 hours per week - 4 positions We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: - Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Digby Morgan Full time

    summary- _ city of london, london_- _ £400 - £600 per day_- _ contract_- specialism- it- sub specialism- erp & crm- reference number PR- job detailsSupply Chain Specialist (Kinaxis)6 Months ContractLondon Based - Hybrid workingA well established production company is urgently seeking a Supply Chain Specialist who comes from a kinaxis background to join...

  • Rapid Response CEO

    2 weeks ago


    London, United Kingdom Marston Holdings Full time

    Here at Marston Holdings Ltd, we are not just the “parking people” we are so much more than that. Our team of highly trained frontline colleagues and back-office support team members provide outsourced business services to the public and private sectors. These include comprehensive parking and street management solutions that contribute to creating a...


  • London, United Kingdom OpenCredo Full time

    **This will be a contract role for 3-6 months** OpenCredo (OC) is a UK based software development consultancy helping clients achieve more by leveraging modern technology and delivery approaches. We are a bunch of passionate technologists who thrive tackling complex challenges, delivering pragmatic and sustainable solutions for our clients. A role for a...


  • London, United Kingdom OpenCredo Full time

    **WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR**: **This will be a contract role for 3-6 months** OpenCredo (OC) is a UK based software development consultancy helping clients achieve more by leveraging modern technology and delivery approaches. We are a bunch of passionate technologists who thrive tackling complex challenges, delivering pragmatic and sustainable solutions for...


  • London, United Kingdom Compass Group Full time

    **What you'll be doing**: We're currently recruiting a dedicated Rapid Response Domestic Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a part time basis, contracted to 15 hours per week. As a Rapid Response Domestic Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the...