About this role
Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Early Intervention Vehicle (EIV) Practitioner to join our service on a 10 month fixed-term, part time basis (29 hours per week).The Early Intervention Vehicle (EIV) pathway delivers timely crisis management for patients living in the Herts Valleys area, with the aim of preventing avoidable hospital admissions. Practitioners provide comprehensive clinical assessment, delivered jointly by a nurse or paramedic alongside a therapist, supporting patients in their own homes.The EIV pathway operates 7 days a week, currently between 08:00 and 18:30 (subject to change as the service develops).The EIV pathway works in close alignment with the Unplanned Care service, which provides high quality, clinical care in patients' homes during times of crisis.
The newly established EIV service supplements and supports delivery of both Rapid Response and Discharge to Assess in the Unplanned Care service.As this is a community-based role, with travel between patient homes, there is a requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
o Deliver high quality, evidence based clinical care to patients across a range of community settings.
o Undertake comprehensive risk assessments to determine patients' ability to remain safely at home, coordinating appropriate nursing care and support packages where required.
o Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, managing issues directly where appropriate and making timely referrals for investigation in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.
o Provide autonomous clinical care to patients with undifferentiated, complex, and long term health needs.
o Work within Clinical Guidelines, Policies, Procedures and Patient Group Directions (PGD's) utilising expert judgment to work outside these frameworks where necessary.Practice in accordance with clinical guidelines, policies, procedures, and Patient Group Directions (PGDs), applying professional judgement to work outside these frameworks where necessary.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse/Paramedic with current NMC/HCPC registration evidence of recent and continuing post-registration professional education
Desirable
Qualification in physical assessment skills course
Experience Essential
Experience of working in Primary Care/A&E Advanced history taking course extensive range of clinical skills - IV therapy, Venepuncture, Canulation Evidence of recent substantial post registration clinical experience experience of working with people with complex health needs experience of working within a MDT evidence of undertaking comprehensive health needs assessments
Desirable
experience of supervising junior staff basic IT skills including Microsoft office & Teams
Skills & Knowledge Essential
ability to work in a team ability to work under pressure ability to work in a fast paced environment ability to communicate verbally and in writing able to work without direct supervision managing challenging situations
Desirable
the principles of clinical givernance and application in practice ability to supervise students and junior members of staff
Other Essential
Able to travel around the division Requirement to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless the candidate has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010). able to work flexible shifts and long days
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).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address BRE - Building 16
Watford
WD23 9XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)