Rapid Response Nurse

at  Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

The Brent Rapid 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. The service benefits from a comprehensive multi-disciplinary presence and works under the medical model. 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.
To provide skilled nursing care working under the supervision of Senior Rapid Response Nurses 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-centered approach. This includes providing quality and seamless nursing care to housebound patients 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.
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

Please refer the Job description for details