Job Description

Camden Rapid Access Services are an Adult physical health service.



Are you a Nurse or Paramedic seeking a new challenging role in the community? Camden Rapid Access Services (incorporating Urgent Community Response (UCR); Virtual Ward; and D2A pathways) are currently seeking to employ a Band 7 Registered Nurse or Paramedic with experience in Acute care (e.g. A&E Paramedic; ITU; CCU; HDU).



Potential post holders must possess current, valid NMC (UK) or HCPC (UK) registration.



An informal discussion is strongly advised. Please contact Harry Simmonds (Deputy Lead Nurse) to arrange this via email on harry.simmonds@nhs.net.



Urgent Community Response



Nursing / Paramedic Led Caseload



The main duty of an Urgent Community Response nurse/paramedic is to provide, high-quality care to patients in the community who are experiencing an acute deterioration in their health, that could otherwise lead to a hospital admission. UCR nurses/paramedics assess, manage, and treat patients in their own homes or care settings, aiming to review patients within two hours of referral. UCR nurses/paramedics play a crucial role in ensuring patients receive timely medical support, enabling them to recover safely at home and reducing the strain on emergency services



Virtual Ward



Consultant Led Pathway



Within this new service non-medically optimised patients are admitted to the Virtual Ward as a form of early discharge from the local acute trusts or escalated from the Rapid Response Team. A Consultant Geriatrician oversees these patients care. This service focuses on elderly care with a mix of conditions but will include patients requiring IV medication; Remote monitoring using high spec technology; Management of acute and/or chronic medical conditions.

Shifts



The team currently works a variety of shift patterns, including 08:00-21:00 (long day), 09:00-22:00 (long day), 09:00-19:00 (early), and 12:00-22:00 (late). The successful candidate will be expected to work two out of four weekends per month.



We allow team member to request up to 4 shifts or specific days off per roster (that's over quarter of your roster).



All gender identities, sexual orientations and/or BAME professionals are welcomed and encouraged to apply.



The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.



CNWL strives to support provision of a healthy work-life balance which in this role includes:



Providing you with an opportunity to earn extra pay as CNWL automatically enrols new recruits onto the bank at a competitive pay rate.



An individual training package of 300 per person, per year



Creating an inclusive and supportive working environment and team dynamic who are receptive to the culture of change.



Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, specialist services and the wider integrated care system



CNWL is recognized locally and nationally for providing high quality and innovative healthcare, frequently contributing to national health strategy and policy development.



Our nurses and paramedics enjoy their experience of visiting patients in their own home. They report feeling 'honoured to build such close professional relationships with their team and patients alike.' There is no typical day in RAS. Every visit requires a different set of skills and approach, the variety keeps the job interesting and the learning never stops.

Some of relevant skills:

Completion of Physical Assessment (Essential)



Venepuncture (with ability to identify the required blood tests)



Cannulation



Medication Administration (PO; PR; IV; IM; SC etc)



Triage



Autonomous Practice



Confidence in knowledge and skills



Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Capacity Assessment



Proficient at taking on a Nurse/Paramedic in Charge role



Non-Medical Prescriber (Desirable)



Teaching skills



Mentor / Practice Assessor



Within the team, we have; Registered Nurses; Paramedics; Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. We work together closely with our OT/PT colleagues, sometimes undertaking joint patient visits to meet all of their needs.



Nearby, we have District Nursing teams; We work in the same office as Respiratory Nurses; Heart Failure Nurses; and have access to bridging Packages of care (Carelink). It's a big team of clinicians, all striving for the best outcomes for our service users and their families.



Unless you're a Paramedic, you will need to have completed a Physical Assessment Module (or a suitable alternative such as the A&E ITU or DN Course). Paramedics are exempt from this as it's part of the basic curriculum for student paramedics.



Working in a Nurse / Paramedic led service, in the community, will sometimes bring you into situations where you're making the decisions that, typically, are made by our medical colleagues. So confidence in your clinical knowledge is essential. You should be forward thinking and able to prioritise based on clinical need. As a Senior Practitioner, you may be the person others are coming to for advice around decision making too.



Ideally you will possess a Full UK Driving licence as we cover the entirety of Camden but bus/tube passes can be provided if a suitable candidate does not have a licence. A car is provided for use on some shifts (automatic gears) though sometimes walking or public transport are essential.



Camden Rapid Access Services (Camden RAS) covers the entire borough of Camden, which is home to over 200,000 residents. Camden is historic, diverse and culturally rich. We're proud to be part of this community.



More information on Camden RAS can be found on our CNWL webpage, here .



To ensure you 'market' yourself as best you can, we highly recommend having an informal discussion with the services' Deputy Lead Nurse, Harry Simmonds (harry.simmonds@nhs.net) as well ensuring you include the elements of the person specification that are outlined as being assessed in your application.



We would like to wish any potential candidates the best of luck in the process.