About this role
Job summary
Harrow Urgent Community Response service aims to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by providing urgent and high-quality care in a community setting.
Patients are referred to the team from primary care, London Ambulance Service, local Accident and Emergency departments and other community services.
Within 2hrs from time of referral the clinicians aim to obtain a detailed history from patients, families, or carers, and complete a comprehensive physical assessment. The findings of the assessment and other diagnostic tools like blood results are then used to formulate a diagnosis and provide treatment. If required, the patients are closely monitored through follow-up home visits where clinicians need to be able identify deteriorating patients and act on such findings.
Apart from blood tests the service can also request certain scans including Duplex for DVT and x-rays in a local hospital. In this hospital, UCR also supports the Accident & Emergency department to facilitate the process of safe discharge and preventing admissions.
Main duties of the job
Urgent Community Response service aims to provide high standards and quality of care whilst ensuring evidence-based practice and respecting patients preferences and wishes which could be impacted by religious and cultural beliefs.
We are looking for practitioners who are passionate about providing excellent patient care and continuous development of the service through quality improvement. You will work as an autonomous practitioner and will be given the opportunity to gain additional skills such as venepuncture and catheterisation training. This role will give you an opportunity to expand your clinical and leadership skills.
The candidate must 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)
The service operates Monday to Sunday from 8am to 10.00 pm. When working full-time you will be allocated 13 long shifts and x1 short shift shifts across a 4-week rota period.
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
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
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
Qualifications Essential
Registered Allied Healthcare Professional with current registration with appropriate professional body. BSc in Physiotherapy, higher or equivalent.
Desirable
Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning Leadership course, e.g. Edward Jenner Leadership Course . Physical Assessment Course or willingness to undertake.
Experience Essential
Substantial Band 5 experience Experience of assessing and providing quality care to people with Long Term Conditions Experience of supervising staff and completing appraisals Extensive range of clinical skills and experience. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Substantial NHS Experience
Desirable
Experience of implementing evidence-based practice and supporting others to do so. Experience of working in Rapid Response/ Primary Care/ Accident & Emergency Previous Band 6 experience
skills & Knowlede Essential
Knowledge of clinical governance processes, assessing and managing risk Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email Clinical knowledge of presentation and management of conditions, illnesses and injuries affecting adults Knowledge of current NHS organisational structures and policy initiatives Knowledge of recent developments in relevant specialties Knowledge of management of adult and children safeguarding concerns Knowledge of appropriate Code of Professional Conduct. Ability to complete and act on Annual Personal Development Reviews Detailed knowledge of collaborative working with other care providers, e.g. social services and voluntary services. Knowledge of evidence-based practice and ability to implement into practice Knowledge of clinical supervision Awareness of equal opportunities in practice Willingness to obtain skills such as venepuncture and catheterisation/catheter care Experience with students Working knowledge of Clinical governance and evidence based practice
Desirable
Knowledge of the process of service evaluation and quality improvement methods Experience of providing / arranging in-service training Knowledge and experience in completing audits
key Attributes Essential
Must 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)
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 Honeypot Health Centre
Harrow
HA7 1AT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)