Senior Rapid Response Sister/Senior Charge Nurse | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dunstable is looking for an experienced Band 7 Nurse to join their Rapid Response Team. You will be responsible for triaging referrals, conducting patient assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance community healthcare services. The ideal candidate has a strong community background, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to adapt to service needs. This position offers opportunities for development and support within the Trust.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Regular supervision

Mentorship and support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated nurse with community experience who is passionate about delivering high-quality care.
• Excellent communication and time management skills are essential.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Rapid Response Team to triage and assess referrals.
• Conduct face-to-face patient visits to undertake a full holistic assessment.
• Collaborate with MDT to support the patient in the community.

Skills

Community experience

Excellent communication

Time management

Sound clinical knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Nurse or Matron looking to join a 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.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Rapid Response Team predominantly on Unplanned Care to triage and assess referrals into the service.
• Be accountable for initial history taking, clinical assessment, triage, prescribing (NMP qualification essential).
• Provide onward referral as required and be flexible to cross-cover planned care when demand necessitates.
• Conduct face-to-face patient visits to undertake a full holistic assessment and plan care with the patient at the centre.
• Perform physical examination of patients with undifferentiated conditions.
• Collaborate with MDT and partners to formulate a management plan to support the patient to remain in the community.
• Deputise for the Primary Care at Home or Service Manager as required to ensure Unplanned Care pathways are delivered to a high standard.

About the role and values

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. We are seeking people who demonstrate these qualities in their work with service users, carers, colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Qualifications and requirements

• Enthusiastic and motivated nurse with community experience who is passionate about delivering high-quality care.
• Excellent communication, time management skills and sound clinical knowledge are essential.
• Flexible approach to accommodate changing needs of the service and drive to influence service development.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle to carry out duties.
• Shift pattern: 7 days a week from 08:00–20:00.

Benefits and support

The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff. We offer excellent development opportunities and training directed towards your needs/goals, regular supervision, mentorship and support from the Rapid Response Team and the Trust.

Note: This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025.