Rapid Response Sister​/Charge Nurse

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Community Nurse who would like to join our dynamic team? We are seeking an ambitious, motivated, compassionate and experienced part time Band 6 nurse to support the changing face of community health care. As part of the Rapid Response Team who support the Urgent Community Response, Same Day Unplanned Care and Virtual Ward pathways, your role will be essential in providing efficient, integrated, urgent care to our patients with care and respect.

You will be working as part of the Rapid Response team predominantly on Unplanned Care to triage and assess referrals into the service;
You will be accountable for initial history taking, clinical assessment, triage and onward referral. There is an expectation that with demand in planned care you would be flexible to cross cover.

Through face to face patient visits you will undertake a full holistic assessment, plan care with the patient at the centre and undertake physical examination of the patient with undifferentiated conditions.

You will be working closely with other members of the MDT and partners to formulate a management plan that will support the patient to remain in the community.

Part of this role will include covering our EEAST Ambulance Stack as required.

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are:
We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Date posted: 13 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Part-time

Reference number: 363-CHB
7673971

Job locations:
Twinwoods Health Resource Centre;
Whitchurch Ward, Milton Road, Clapham;
Bedford, MK41 6AT

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with community experience, who is passionate about delivering high quality care. Excellent communication, time management skills and sound clinical knowledge, is essential. A flexible approach is required to accommodate the changing needs of the service along with the drive to influence service development.

The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff, who will make a positive contribution to the service, in return we offer excellent development opportunities and training that can be directed towards your needs/goals. You will have regular supervision, mentorship and support from within the Rapid Response Team and the Trust.

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-20:00.

Education

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
• Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills

Desirable

• NMP

Experience

Essential

• Significant/recent experience working at a high level (Band 6 or above)
• Experience in triage

Desirable

• Community Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of the principles of safeguarding

Desirable

• Knowledge of Local Services

Other

• Driving licence and has access to a car for work purposes
• Demonstrate an understanding of the national government initiatives

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name:
East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address:
Twinwoods Health Resource Centre, Whitchurch Ward, Milton Road, Clapham, Bedford, MK41 6AT

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