The HMR Rapid Response service has an exciting vacancy for a community-based Band 7 Clinical Practitioner within the team based at Rochdale Infirmary, supporting residents of Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale (HMR).
We are a community-based, multi-disciplinary team of skilled professionals providing holistic care and support to enable people to remain in their own homes and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
We prioritize individualised, person-centred care, putting the patient first at all times.
This full-time vacancy offers an opportunity to join a team comprising advanced practitioners, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, and community nurses. It is open to appropriately qualified nurses and allied health professionals.
We actively encourage regular supervision, competency training, performance reviews, and Continued Personal Development.
You will need previous experience within a community team and be ready to take on a new challenge to help shape an evolving service. Rapid Response is a dynamic, forward-thinking team that prides itself on going above and beyond for all.
As a Rapid Response Practitioner, you will be part of an exciting community-based workforce providing specialised input to meet the needs of the HMR population. You will develop and lead relationships across the rapid response team, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, enable individuals to remain in their homes longer, and prevent premature admissions into long-term care facilities.
You will participate in the Hospital@Home service, ensuring residents receive timely and appropriate acute care at home.
You will assist individuals and their carers in proactively managing their health, supporting self-care, developing appropriate plans, and working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including partner organisations such as NWAS, GP/primary care, pharmacy services, and the wider Integrated Neighbourhood Team.
You will contribute to developing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality, patient-centred services in conjunction with clinical teams, aligning with Business Group and Trust objectives.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, aiming to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population through high standards of care and close collaboration with local authorities and key partners. We value our core principles: care, appreciation, and inspiration, and seek individuals who embody these values.
In return, we offer a role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA provide more challenges and opportunities for your career growth. Benefits include a competitive package, generous annual leave, flexible working options, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
For more information about the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Additional details about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.
This advert closes on Monday, 1 September 2025.
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