Rapid Response Nurse / Paramedic

As a Band 6 Rapid Response / Virtual Ward Practitioner you will: Attend to patients to do a Rapid Response initial assessment and for follow up visits. Develop your clinical skills into a more well-rounded holistic approach to patient care. Develop new skills outside of your normal scope of practice including skills from Paramedicine, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy tasks. Gain experience in day to day management of the team including taking handovers and helping to make treatment plans. Supervise junior staff and students Attend in-service training and have Continued Professional Development opportunities Enfield Rapid Access Service works 7 days a week from 8am until 10pm. You will be expected to work weekends and bank holidays although these will be distributed throughout the team. Shift patterns are made up of: 08:00 20:00 10:00 22:00 Currently in review for potential introduction for 7.5 hr shift pattern - 5 days per week. In return for your skills and

dedication to the team and our patients we endeavour to provide: A supportive environment to learn and develop your new skills. Working with a MDT to push your knowledge beyond normal clinical practice. Regular training above and beyond statutory and mandatory training. An emphasis on a good work life balance including meal breaks to enable staff to perform at their best. An experienced and supportive management team who listen and act on your feedback, and who all have a clinical background with community experience The opportunity to deliver training sessions. A full NHS benefits package plus a lease car option. Agenda for change pay scale band 6 + outer London weighting and unsocial hours enhancements where appropriate. For this post, the following are essential: Excellent communication skills Strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills Current NMC or HCPC registration Strong work ethic Ability to drive, a current UK driving license and access to a car for work This post is