Tech-enabled Home Rapid Response Practitioner

CROYDON HEALTH SERVICES NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking an Associate Practitioner to join the Rapid Response/Virtual Ward. The post supports unwell patients to remain at home, using technology to achieve their full potential within clearly defined competencies.

You will work with nurses and therapists, performing delegated tasks, and will operate autonomously across home and community settings, including intermediate care beds and care homes, in close partnership with the wider team.

Qualifications

• Associate Practitioner Competencies defined by registered nurse or therapist.
• Proficient to work at a higher competency level than a band 3 Health Care Support Worker.
• Ability to work autonomously in home and community settings when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities as defined by a qualified nurse or therapist.
• Provide skilled support to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rapid Response Matrons.
• Collaborate with team members, service users, general practice and multidisciplinary teams.

Job description

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking an Associate Practitioner to join the Rapid Response/Virtual Ward. The post supports unwell patients to remain at home, using technology to achieve their full potential within clearly defined competencies.

You will work with nurses and therapists, performing delegated tasks, and will operate autonomously across home and community settings, including intermediate care beds and care homes, in close partnership with the wider team.