Rapid Response Practitioner | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Rapid Practitioner to join the Community Independence Service. The role involves providing community-based responsive care to patients with complex needs and developing effective care pathways from hospital to community. Candidates must be experienced Registered Nurses and have a valid driver's license. The position offers flexible working options and requires shift work from Monday to Sunday.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Nurse in Adult Nursing.
• Ability to provide community-based care and make clinical decisions.
• Driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective care pathways from hospital to community.
• Provide responsive care to patients with complex needs.
• Act as a clinical resource and first responder within a 2-hour response time.

Skills

Registered Nurse in Adult Nursing

Clinical decision-making

Community-based responsive care

Car driving

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join the Community Independence Service (CIS) in Hammersmith & Fulham as a Rapid Practitioner in physical health service. Join our dedicated team to help make Hammersmith & Fulham a great place to grow old and deliver high-quality patient care.

As a key member of the CIS, you will develop effective care pathways from hospital to community, building strong relationships with hospital and community partners. We support your clinical and leadership development, aligning with your personal development and appraisal plans.

Our service has achieved excellent results in admission avoidance and reducing hospital stays, and is part of a wider three-borough CIS alongside Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea. We offer mobile working options and support flexible working practices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work as an experienced Registered Nurse in Adult Nursing within the Rapid Response Team and Home First Team (H1st).
2. Provide community-based responsive care to patients with complex needs, ensuring holistic assessments and care pathway planning to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
3. Act as a clinical resource and first responder within a 2-hour response time, facilitating access to community health and social care services.
4. Make clinical decisions supporting patient choices, working autonomously with support from senior colleagues in primary and secondary care.
5. Work within service hours from Monday to Sunday, on shifts from 8 am – 8 pm or 10 am – 10 pm across tri-borough sites.
6. Car driving is essential for this role.

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider delivering mental health and community services, including high secure hospitals and low/medium secure services across London. The Trust employs 4,500 staff, with a diverse workforce, and is rated as ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust actively participates in the North West London Integrated Care System and leads several collaborative initiatives. The Candidate Pack provides further details on the role and person specification, which will be used to assess applications.

This advert closes on Sunday, 20 July 2025.