Senior Rapid Response Sister/Senior Charge Nurse

NHS; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK-based healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Band 7 nurse to join their community health team. You will be responsible for triaging referrals, conducting assessments, and working with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective urgent care. A valid UK driving license is mandatory, along with community nursing experience. This role offers competitive pay ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 per annum on a permanent, part-time basis.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Training directed towards personal goals

Regular supervision and mentorship

Qualifications

• Must have a driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary staff.
• Ability to prioritize and manage own time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess referrals into the service.
• Accountable for initial history taking and clinical assessment.
• Work closely with other members of the MDT to support patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Clinical knowledge

Holistic assessment

Understanding of community health

Education

Registered General Nurse

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Post-registration qualification in relevant clinical field

Nurse Prescriber

Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification

Significant post-registration nursing experience

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced Nurse or Matron who would like to join our dynamic team? We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, compassionate and experienced Band 7 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 and leading efficient, integrated, urgent care to our patients with care and respect.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as part of the Rapid Response Team predominantly on Unplanned Care to triage and assess referrals into the service; you will be accountable for initial history taking, clinical assessment, triage, prescribing (NMP qualification is essential for this role), 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 will deputise for the Primary Care at Home or Service Manager as required to ensure Unplanned Care pathways are delivered to a high standard.

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.

Job details

Date posted: 12 Tachwedd 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 363-CHB7442252

Job locations:

• Grove View Integrated Care Hub, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU54JD

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with community experience, who is passionate about delivering high quality care. Excellent communication, time management skills and sound clinical knowledge, is essential. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.

The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff, who will make a positive contribution to the service, in return we offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals. You will have regular supervision, mentorship and support from within the Rapid Response Team and the Trust.

Youmusthave 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
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
• Nurse Prescriber
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
• Demonstrable evidence of significant post-registration nursing experience, including in a community setting

Experience Essential

• Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
• Demonstrate working within a multi-agency environment
• Have a comprehensive understanding of partnership working
• Demonstrate application of clinical governance
• Excellent understanding of community health and social care principles and practice
• Understanding of National and Local issues that impact on the population of Bedfordshire
• Comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary staff
• Experience in managing issues related to conflict resolution avoidance
• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
• Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
• Experience of using electronic systems to manage activity and the delivery of KPI information
• Evidence of specialist holistic assessment and evaluation skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage own time to meet the needs of the service
• Ability to collect and interpret data in relation to patient activity and nursing care
• Demonstrate experience in monitoring of staff and quality of service provided

Knowledge Essential

• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Experience of clinical leadership
• Extensive experience of complex assessment of health and social needs
• Ability to oversee multiple caseloads and monitor quality
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills using a variety techniques and strategies
• Ability to disseminate complex sensitive information to others

Other Essential

• Able to adapt to change
• Able to support staff, patients and carers during times of emotional distress
• Able to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to work alone
• Leadership and motivation skills
• Computer literate
• Willing to work to meet the needs of the service (to include evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
• Ability to travel throughout Bedfordshire and access to a car for work purposes

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Grove View Integrated Care Hub, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU54JD

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/