Job summary Richmond Response and Reablement Team (RRRT) are excited to be recruiting for a passionate individual to work on the Urgent Community Response pathway. Regardless of Nursing, Paramedic or Therapy background, we are looking for a registered healthcare professional with assessment skills and a key interest in avoiding unnecessary admissions to hospital. RRRT is a seven-day integrated health and social care service for adults, primarily older people, working in partnership with HRCH and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council. As a development role, it is expected that the post holder will, with support from the MDT, develop their skills to an advanced practice level. We recognise that potential post holders come from a variety of backgrounds and are prepared to support gaps in knowledge and scope. We are keen to encourage and nurture careers and will actively support staff development. The post holder will use enhanced skills, being supported to complete thorough clinical assessments, to diagnose and treat patients within 2 hours of referral in their own homes / care homes. Our aim is to avoid further clinical deterioration and preventing unnecessary hospital admission and to relieve pressures from GPs, London Ambulance Service and Acute Hospitals. Main duties of the job KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To undertake Rapid Responses within the Community Carry out a range of interventions, working within the scope of professional practice. Provide expert management for patients, often with a range of complex long-term conditions, as part of the Richmond Response & Rehabilitation Service case co-ordination structure. Working autonomously with advanced assessment decision-making and problem-solving skills, identifying and sign-posting patients to appropriate services. Improve outcomes for people with long term conditions and reduce the need for these people to attend or be admitted into hospital or long-term residential care. Work in a multi-disciplinary team and supporting the RRRT service and in close liaison with general practitioners, community health care staff, Virtual ward, social care staff, acute hospitals, voluntary and private sector, and patients and their relatives and carers. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assess and provide skilled advice and/or care to all appropriate individuals receiving a service. Use advanced skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose, plan care, initiate/ change treatment and discharge individuals and be able to determine if symptoms warrant further investigation and/or treatment. About us We have four core values that all colleagues are expected to demonstrate in the way they work. Shaped by staff, patients and partners, our values are the guiding principles that together define who we are, what we do and what's most important to us. Compassionate: We treat everyone with kindness, understanding and empathy Inclusive: We are respectful, fair and open, embracing everyone's unique contribution Collaborative: We work together across our teams and with our partners and are helpful, positive and supportive Inspiring: We strive for the best for patients, staff and partners and are always learning and improving Details Date posted 12 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum including HCAS (outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 396-779-NN-7175088-DE-AL-Z Job locations Teddington Memorial Hospital Hampton Road Teddington TW11 0JL Job description Job responsibilities ---------For more detailed Job Description and Person Specification please see documents attached---------- Job description Job responsibilities ---------For more detailed Job Description and Person Specification please see documents attached---------- Person Specification Experience Essential Min of 2 years Post registration experience Experience of undertaking complex assessment utilising advanced assessment skills Working in acute or community setting demonstration assessment skills Qualifications and knowledge Essential NMC/ HCPC registration Completion of Physical assessment course Knowledge of safeguarding Adults & Children Desirable Advanced Assessment Qualification Skills & Attributes Essential Knowledgeable of Urgent Community Response and services that deliver the standard. Demonstrable ability to work autonomously Knowledge of the typical demographic appropriate for admission avoidance services Desirable Comprehensive clinical skills such as venepuncture or willing to work towards Person Specification Experience Essential Min of 2 years Post registration experience Experience of undertaking complex assessment utilising advanced assessment skills Working in acute or community setting demonstration assessment skills Qualifications and knowledge Essential NMC/ HCPC registration Completion of Physical assessment course Knowledge of safeguarding Adults & Children Desirable Advanced Assessment Qualification Skills & Attributes Essential Knowledgeable of Urgent Community Response and services that deliver the standard. Demonstrable ability to work autonomously Knowledge of the typical demographic appropriate for admission avoidance services Desirable Comprehensive clinical skills such as venepuncture or willing to work towards 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. 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. 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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Teddington Memorial Hospital Hampton Road Teddington TW11 0JL Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Teddington Memorial Hospital Hampton Road Teddington TW11 0JL Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Teddington Memorial Hospital, Hampton Road, TW11 0JL Teddington, United Kingdom