Rapid Response Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Countywide, GL4 3AW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

To deliver the rapid response service across the County to achieve the 2-hour Urgent Community Response target To work as a clinician within their professional scope of practice in responding to acute medical needs in a variety of community settings. Undertake the role of red lead within SPCA on a rotational basis to support development of triage skills. Provide comprehensive initial clinical examination, history taking and assessments of patients in order to determine and deliver initial clinical treatments such as intravenous infusions. Refer on to other appropriate members of the Integrated Community Team to provide on-going support. To utilise specialist care, skills and knowledge in the delivery of the service in order that clients be cared for appropriately and safely in their own homes. To make risk assessments of patients abilities to stay at home safely, and liaising with appropriate care providers To provide care and attention to the needs of vulnerable adults including risk assessments and taking appropriate action and referral as required. To make risk assessments of patients abilities to stay at home safely, and liaising with appropriate care providers. Where appropriate, as an independent prescriber, prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness or issue medication under a PGD appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols and within the scope of practice and legislative framework. Be a visible and accessible presence throughout the organisation to strengthen relationships whilst acting as a role model to other care professionals to support them in managing complex interventions using a variety of approaches to decision making. Work closely with other members of the Integrated Community Team to utilise and develop their skills to ensure the rapid response service is accessible and responsive to the needs of patients. Undertake joint reviews and assessments as necessary to support timely and effective care at home. For all staff to respond to a fall even if its level 1 non-injurious fall if appropriate due to their location and as directed by the red lead or another senior colleague Participate in the promotion of the rapid response service through dissemination of specialist knowledge both locally and nationally. Actively participate in local, national, and international networking to maintain and develop expert level of knowledge in the speciality. Provide emotional support to patients and their carers by offering appropriate health education, information and advice Support the investigation and or analysis of complaints or incidents relating to the rapid response service. Help to Identify areas which require re-design or further development Attend relevant meetings Assess, diagnose and treat patients with urgent care presentations. Offer support and specialist advice to lower band clinicians within Rapid Response and other Community Teams as appropriate. Liaise with SPCA and Social Care where the requirement for a package of care is identified. Evaluation of care given, discharging patients and arranging scheduled follow up as appropriate. The Trustis required towork in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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