Rapid Response Assistant Practitioner in Leytonstone inLeytonstone PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 4: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pa (plus HCAS)
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Job description
Job summary
Rapid Response Assistant Practitioner / HCA / Hybrid workerWe are seeking a motivated and dynamicBand 4HCA or Hybrid worker ,with an interest in general physical health for this exciting opportunity to join the Waltham Forest Rapid Response teamThe 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.
Main duties of the job
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 associateEstablished and competent extended practice at band 3A desire to learn and support new ways of workingAs 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
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High-Cost Area SupplementThis post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic
Salary
(minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436) (pro rata for part time staff).Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa (plus HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
395-WFJob location
sWoodbury Unit1st floor, James LaneLeytonstoneE11 1NU
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer the successful candidate:Regular clinical and managerial supervision and supportA programme of In-service training and exciting development opportunitiesOpportunity for service development and auditAgile working devices to support community based workingChildcare support and voucherPlease 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.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
essentialEssentialqualification of assistant practitioner or nurse associateNHS experinece in a hospital or community settingDesirableCar driverinterest in the communityDesirableDesirableminimum of 2 years
Experience
EssentialEssential
Experience
of working in the NHS
Experience
Essentialminimum 2 years
Experience
as a band 3Previous nursing/therapy
Experience
settingKnowledgeEssentialBasic understanding of the patients' nursing/therapy needs.DesirableAwareness of community issues.Skills/ AbilitiesEssentialBasic nursing and therapy skillsDesirablewilling to develop new/additional skills
Experience
EssentialEssential
Experience
of working in the NHS
Experience
Essentialminimum 2 years
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
Details
Rapid Response Assistant Practitioner / HCA / Hybrid workerWe are seeking a motivated and dynamicBand 4HCA or Hybrid worker ,with an interest in general physical health for this exciting opportunity to join the Waltham Forest Rapid Response teamThe 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.
Main duties of the job
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 associateEstablished and competent extended practice at band 3A desire to learn and support new ways of workingAs 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
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High-Cost Area SupplementThis post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic
Salary
(minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436) (pro rata for part time staff).Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Details
Date posted
05 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa (plus HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
395-WFJob location
sWoodbury Unit1st floor, James LaneLeytonstoneE11 1NU
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer the successful candidate:Regular clinical and managerial supervision and supportA programme of In-service training and exciting development opportunitiesOpportunity for service development and auditAgile working devices to support community based workingChildcare support and voucherPlease 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.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
essentialEssentialqualification of assistant practitioner or nurse associateNHS experinece in a hospital or community settingDesirableCar driverinterest in the communityDesirableDesirableminimum of 2 years
Experience
EssentialEssential
Experience
of working in the NHS
Experience
Essentialminimum 2 years
Experience
as a band 3Previous nursing/therapy
Experience
settingKnowledgeEssentialBasic understanding of the patients' nursing/therapy needs.DesirableAwareness of community issues.Skills/ AbilitiesEssentialBasic nursing and therapy skillsDesirablewilling to develop new/additional skills
Experience
EssentialEssential
Experience
of working in the NHS
Experience
Essentialminimum 2 years
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
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