Are you an experienced and motivated healthcare professional looking to make a real difference in your community? Join our dynamic and supportive Urgent Community Response (UCR) team! We are seeking a Band 6 Practitioner to provide rapid assessments and interventions, helping to keep people safe and supported in their own homes, avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions. It is essential to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car, as this post is community based.
Responsibilities
* Provide rapid assessment, intervention, and care to patients experiencing an acute illness or sudden deterioration in their health within the community.
* Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team to create individualized care plans, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
* Act quickly and effectively to stabilise patients and arrange necessary treatments, referrals, or hospital admissions when needed.
* Work closely with GPs, social care, and community services to provide seamless care and maintain patients' independence at home.
* Lead and support junior staff, offering guidance and supervision as needed.
* Take part in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, ensuring the highest standards of care are met.
The UCR team works 7 days a week covering shifts between 8:00 and 22:00 and the post holder will be available for weekends and bank holidays.
Qualifications
The post holder will be an experienced Registered Nurse in Adult Nursing or a HCPC registered Paramedic who will work across the UCR services. We encourage applications from professionals with high level clinical skills, knowledge and experience in a constantly evolving environment.
Benefits
A wide range of staff benefits are available: staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation. In addition, staff have free psychological support via the confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from £50 a year.
This advert closes on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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