Urgent Community Response Nurse
Job Description
Job summary
The Harrow Urgent Community Response team is an unique service that aims at providing a high quality clinical service in the patient's own home and preventing unwarranted admissions to hospitals.
An opportunity has risen in the team for the position of a Band 5 Nurse which will be seen as an exciting opportunity for Junior Nurses who are looking for a community position.
Main duties of the job
- To provide skilled nursing care working under the supervision of Senior Urgent Community Response Clinicians to patients in a variety of community settings and hospital A&E.
- The post holder will undertake Rapid Response assessment duties involving delivery of nursing services and holistic assessments of patient's health needs using a person-cantered approach.
- This includes providing quality and seamless nursing care to patients in Harrow and being proactive in coordinating their care needs as appropriate, avoiding unnecessary admission to hospital or long-term care institutions.
- In addition, the post holder will be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- NMC Registration
Desirable
- Evidence of other post-registration education and training
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical nursing experience negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Working with people with complex health needs
Desirable
- Supporting students and other learners e.g., HCAs teaching others in the practice environment
- Experience of undertaking general assessment by utilizing evidence-based care.
- Previous experience in the Nursing process, care planning and fluent in record keeping.
- Experienceof providingholistic care thatinvolves the multidisciplinary team.
- Post registration experience in a NHS community environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of out of hospital care and the role of the Community Nurse
- Ability to listen effectively and ability to give constructive feedback to clients and colleagues.
- Time management skills.
- Knowledge of how Equal Opportunities can be implemented in practice.
- Knowledge of risks involved in working in the community.
- Knowledge of infection control
- Knowledge of general wound care
- Ability to work in a team and be a proactive member and able to engage in change process in the team.
Desirable
- Awareness of the management and use of data in the NHS setting
- Knowledge of management of long-term condition e.g., Diabetes and an understanding of the concept of self- management.
- Knowledge of recent government legislation and changes in community care delivery
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Harrow Urgent Community Response , Honeypot Lane health centre
275 Alexandra Avenue Harrow HA2 9DX
Stanmore
HA7 1AT
United Kingdom
