Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Community Response Practitioner (Paramedic/Nurse/Therapist)

The closing date is 04 June 2025

Job summary

Richmond Response and Reablement Team (RRRT) are excited to be recruiting for a passionate individual to work on the Urgent Community Response pathway. Regardless of Nursing, Paramedic or Therapy background, we are looking for a registered and experienced healthcare professional with assessment and prescribing (V300) skills and a key interest in avoiding unnecessary admissions to hospital.

RRRT is a seven-day integrated health and social care service for adults, primarily older people, working in partnership with HRCH and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Council.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supported by the 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner to work autonomously and alongside the MDT in assessing patient needs, initiating investigations and appropriate treatment, and providing their clinical leadership to support colleagues.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards.

Our Trust values

These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work.

Compassionate
Inclusive
Collaborative
Inspiring

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Per annum INC of HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

396-779-N-7177012-CRP-JK-Z

Job locations

Teddington Memorial Hospital

11 Hampton Rd

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional Registration (HCPC/NMC)
Post registration / further qualification
Advanced assessment qualification
Non Medical Prescribing (V300)

Experience

Essential

Able to evidence working in a senior / leadership capacity to a MDT
Working in acute or community setting demonstration assessment skills (Ideally, Urgent Community Response / Rapid response, A&E / UTC, London Ambulance Service or similar)
Experience in clinical decision making

Skills

Essential

Demonstrate ability to work autonomously
Leadership qualities

Desirable

Comprehensive clinical skills such as venepuncture or willing to work towards

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledgeable of Urgent Community Response and services that deliver the standard.
The typical demographic appropriate for admission avoidance services

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional Registration (HCPC/NMC)
Post registration / further qualification
Advanced assessment qualification
Non Medical Prescribing (V300)

Experience

Essential

Able to evidence working in a senior / leadership capacity to a MDT
Working in acute or community setting demonstration assessment skills (Ideally, Urgent Community Response / Rapid response, A&E / UTC, London Ambulance Service or similar)
Experience in clinical decision making

Skills

Essential

Demonstrate ability to work autonomously
Leadership qualities

Desirable

Comprehensive clinical skills such as venepuncture or willing to work towards

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledgeable of Urgent Community Response and services that deliver the standard.
The typical demographic appropriate for admission avoidance services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teddington Memorial Hospital

11 Hampton Rd

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teddington Memorial Hospital

11 Hampton Rd

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)