Job Description

The remit of the Rapid Response Team is to provide 'hospital at home' to people during periods of acute illness and or reablement in order to prevent hospital admission or to facilitate early discharge.



The team works as a partner within a wider multi-disciplinary team which includes Consultants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Support and Wellbeing workers



The post holder will work collaboratively with and support members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery, development and management of complex health and social care issues , to include the Newport's Ready to Go Community Unit (RTG).



The post holder is expected to demonstrate and apply a broad range of nursing knowledge, interventions and skills. Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and preventing illness will be fundamental as will having a comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care.



The post holder will also support the Team Leader, in supporting the development of the Rapid Response Team and raising the profile of the Rapid Response Service within the Borough.



An informal visit by anyone prior to application would be welcome by the team.



Please click on the Job description link for full details of the main duties of the role which you will find on ABUHB Vacancies



Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply



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.



You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.