Rapid Access Services Nurse or Paramedic

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Greater London is seeking a Band 6 Registered Nurse or Paramedic for the Camden Rapid Access Services. This role focuses on preventing unnecessary hospital admissions by working across multiple pathways within the community. Candidates should have substantial acute care experience, as well as strong skills in examination and history taking. The position offers flexible working hours and various employee benefits, including an NHS pension scheme and discounts at numerous retailers.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Buy & Sell Annual Leave

Flexible working opportunities

Discounts and savings at retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in A&E, AMU, ITU, or as a Paramedic.
• Confident in top-to-toe examination and succinct history taking.
• Willingness to work independently in the community.

Responsibilities

• Work across Discharge to Assess, Urgent Community Response, and Virtual Ward pathways.
• Avoid unnecessary hospital admissions as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.
• Manage shifts including long days and flexible working.

Skills

Substantial experience in acute care

Top-to-toe examination

History taking

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Camden Rapid Access Services (RAS) is a Physical health admission avoidance and supported early discharge service. It has three pathways: Discharge to Assess, Urgent Community Response and Virtual Ward. The potential post holder will work across all three pathways within Camden RAS. The role is open to a Band 6 Registered Nurse or Paramedic with substantial experience in acute care (e.g., A&E, AMU, ITU, Paramedic). The ideal candidate will be confident in top‑to‑toe examination and succinct history taking and will contribute to the NHS Long Term Plan by avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.

Qualifications and Requirements

The role ideally requires a valid UK driving licence (a car will be provided when required). Non‑driving candidates will be considered and will receive an Oyster card while on shift. Non‑driving practitioners will be expected to undertake the same number of visits per day as driving colleagues. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and patients and service users when working in our healthcare settings.

Shift Schedule

Most shifts will be long days, running from 09:00 to 22:00. There will also be occasional shifts available:

• Early shift: 09:00 to 19:00
• Late shift: 12:00 to 22:00
• Some shifts may also start at 08:00, with finishing times adjusted accordingly (e.g., 18:00 for an early shift and 21:00 for a long day).

The trust also offers flexible working opportunities. Lone working: This role regularly involves working independently in patients' homes or within the community, including during evening hours when it may be dark. Robust safety systems are in place, and we maintain an excellent safety record. Our webpage offers further in depth knowledge regarding service specifics - Camden Rapid Access Service (Urgent Community Response, Virtual Ward and Discharge to Assess) :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (cnwl.nhs.uk).

Benefits

• Shift work (earlies, lates and long days) as well as flexible working opportunities
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme: A free and confidential service to help with personal life
• Structured induction process using the New Starter Roadmap throughout the first 12 months and beyond
• A range of staff networks: The PRIDE@CNWL Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBT+) Network; Disabled Employees Network; Lived Experience of Mental Health Staff Network; Carers at Work Network; Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Network (BME)
• Discounts and savings at hundreds of retailers nationwide with My Trust Benefits: You can save money on your weekly food shops, household bills, toiletries, and cosmetics, cinema tickets, meals out and holidays or weekend breaks.
• Salary sacrifice scheme via VIVUP platform