Community Rapid Response Nurse
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East London NHS Foundation Trust Community Rapid Response Nurse
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a Band 5 Nurse who would like to join our dynamic team? We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, compassionate and experienced Band 5 nurse to support the changing face of community health care. As part of the Urgent Community Response and Virtual Ward initiative, your role will be essential in providing efficient, integrated, urgent care to our patients with care and respect. This post is in the North Bedfordshire Area.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of the Primary Care at Home team predominantly on Unplanned Care to triage and assess referrals into the service; You will be accountable for initial history taking, clinical assessment, triage and onward referral. There is an expectation that with demand in planned care you would be flexible to cross cover.
Through face to face patient visits you will undertake a full holistic assessment, plan care with the patient at the centre and undertake physical examination of the patient with undifferentiated conditions.
You will be working closely with other members of the MDT and partners to formulate a management plan that will support the patient to remain in the community
You must be a car driver with a UK driving licence.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-CHB8080370-A
Job locations
Twinwoods Health Resource Centre
Milton Road
Clapham
MK416AT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-20:00.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Experience in the field of adult community services is desirable but a willingness to learn and contribute is more important. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-20:00.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
Desirable
- Community Experience
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant/recent experience working at a high level (Band 5 or above)
- Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure
Other
Essential
- Driving licence
- Access to a vehicle for work
Education
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
Desirable
- Community Experience
- Evidence of post-basic professional development
Experience
Essential
- Significant/recent experience working at a high level (Band 5 or above)
- Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure
Other
Essential
- Driving licence
- Access to a vehicle for work
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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Twinwoods Health Resource Centre
Milton Road
Clapham
MK416AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Twinwoods Health Resource Centre
Milton Road
Clapham
MK416AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Service Manager
Melanie Harris
07773205181
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
363-CHB8080370-A
Job locations
Twinwoods Health Resource Centre
Milton Road
Clapham
MK416AT
United Kingdom
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