Rapid Response Assistant practitioner inLeytonstone inLeytonstone PUBLISHED
THU 21 NOV 2024
Candidates should have two years of relevant experience in a health-focused role and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills. In-house training will be provided to bridge any skill gaps, and previous experience in a community setting is desirable but not necessary. The position offers regular supervision, professional development opportunities, and support for agile working practices, making it an excellent opportunity for those interested in advancing their careers in healthcare.
Rapid Response Assistant Practitioner / HCA / Hybrid worker
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Band 4 HCA or Hybrid worker ,with an interest in general physical health for this exciting opportunity to join the Waltham Forest Rapid Response team
The Rapid response is a forward-thinking and innovative service that is community based and works in a fully integrated way, with nurses physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers community psychiatric nurse and healthcare support all working side by side to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to the care of people accessing our service.
The team is expanding in response to the new national Urgent care standards so this is the perfect time to join a progressive and innovative multidisciplinary team aimed to support the population of Waltham Forest, providing urgent Multidisciplinary (MDT) response within 0-2 hours to prevent avoidable hospital admissions. The team works across 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and requires flexible working across various shifts.
You will be required to use your own car and work mileage and parking are claimable.
You will be expected to carry out clinical visitsincluding falls pick up to patients in their own homes and residential and care homes under the direction of the nurses/therapist delivering a variety of nursing and therapy skills to the patients home environment and work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
The aim is to support and treat suitable patients in the community, with a range of escalated health and social care needs.
The right candidate will have :
- 2 years experience either as a rehab assistant/Practitioner or as HCA/Nurse associate
- Established and competent extended practice at band 3
- A desire to learn and support new ways of working
- As the role spans a wide MDT, remit in-house training will be offered as required for identified skill gaps.
The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker, used to working under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other members of the MDT.
We are interested in hearing from both assistant practitioners and nurse associate's with proven clinical and communication skills to work as part of our friendly, supportive and innovative team. Previous experience in a community setting in the NHS is highly desirable but not essential.
About us
We can offer the successful candidate:
- Regular clinical and managerial supervision and support
- A programme of In-service training and exciting development opportunities
- Opportunity for service development and audit
- Agile working devices to support community based working
- Childcare support and voucher
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
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