Job Description

The Rapid Response Team plays a vital role in admission avoidance, delivering a 'hospital at home' model of care for individuals experiencing acute illness. The team also supports early discharge from The Grange University Hospital, working closely with the Front Door Frailty Team to ensure seamless transitions from hospital to home.



We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our Rapid Frailty Response (RFR) Team . The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality nursing care within community settings, ensuring patients receive personalised support and treatment tailored to their individual needs



The team operates as part of a wider multi-disciplinary network, including General Practitioners, Consultants, District Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Support and Well-being Workers, and the Voluntary Sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care in the community during periods of acute illness.

Facilitate early discharge from hospital by working closely with the Grange Front Door Team and community services.

Provide timely nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Promote health and prevent illness through proactive interventions and education .



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for community-based patients.

To work as a member of the wider primary care and community multi-disciplinary team.

Administration of IV therapies within the community and CRT clinics

Delivery of core nursing care; Subcutaneous and IM injections, wound management, bladder, catheter and bowel care.

Undertaking basic and enhanced observations (ECG's)

Supporting RFR Medics and Nurse Practitioners to complete comprehensive geriatric assessments



Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.



We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.



Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.



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