Position Overview
We are expanding our Rapid Response Community Nursing Team to meet the new Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Virtual Ward requirements. This brings an exciting opportunity for experienced and skilled Registered Nurses to join the team.
The Rapid Response Team is an established and successful team that provides high quality nursing care to the people of Luton to enable them to maximize their health status, minimize the effects of ill health and disability, and to lead as independent a life as possible.
We take referrals from GPs, Paramedics, local hospitals, and specialist community teams for patients experiencing an acute health crisis. We aim to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions by assessing patients, developing care plans and liaising with other services as needed. We implement existing pathways such as IV therapy, cellulitis, COPD, chest infection and heart failure to provide evidence‑based care.
Virtual wards are a national initiative that will support patients who would otherwise be in a hospital setting to remain in their own home environment. This will be supported with the use of digital technology, monitoring, supporting the setting up of equipment and providing patient care and the treatment they need. It is expected that patients will move between UCR and virtual ward pathways.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements
* Work a flexible working pattern.
* Must have a UK driving licence and be able to drive as the role requires to visit patients in their own homes.
* Provide scheduled and unscheduled care to the house‑bound population of Luton.
* Assist in the assessment, planning and implementation of holistic care provision.
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to prevent avoidable hospital admissions.
* Work full/part‑time shifts to cover service needs from 8 am to 11 pm, including weekend work.
Other Information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 01 May 2026 should we receive a high number of applications.
If you share our passion for innovative and high‑quality care delivery, please submit your application. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
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