Community Nurse Associate – Rapid Response

NHS Jobs; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT is seeking a motivated Assistant Practitioner (Nursing Associate qualified) to join our Rapid Response Team, delivering urgent community-based care to patients in their own homes. The role focuses on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, providing responsive care, and supporting rehabilitation and monitoring of acute illnesses within the community.

Working under supervision of a Registered Practitioner, you will undertake delegated assessments, assist in care planning, and deliver

Qualifications

• Qualified Nursing Associate
• Experience in community/rapid response setting preferred
• Ability to work autonomously within scope of practice

Responsibilities

• Deliver urgent community-based care in patients' homes
• Support prevention of unnecessary hospital admissions
• Contribute to care planning and multidisciplinary teamwork
• Maintain accurate clinical records and monitor patient progress

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Associate qualification

Job description

NELFT is seeking a motivated Assistant Practitioner (Nursing Associate qualified) to join our Rapid Response Team, delivering urgent community-based care to patients in their own homes. The role focuses on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, providing responsive care, and supporting rehabilitation and monitoring of acute illnesses within the community.

Working under supervision of a Registered Practitioner, you will undertake delegated assessments, assist in care planning, and deliver