Job Title: Band 7 Urgent Community Response Practitioner
Location: Teddington
Pay Rate: £34.21 per hour
Duration: 3 months
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Tripod Partners are seeking a Band 7 Urgent Community Response Practitioner to join a high-performing community team in Teddington. This is a cross-discipline role, with a preference for nurses, supporting the urgent care needs of patients in the community to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide advanced clinical assessments and rapid interventions for acutely unwell patients in community settings.
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Lead urgent response efforts within 2-hour timeframes.
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Coordinate multi-disciplinary care plans, ensuring safe and effective treatment at home.
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Support and supervise junior team members across disciplines.
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Collaborate with primary care, acute trusts, and social services to deliver integrated care.
Requirements:
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NMC registration (for nurses) or other appropriate professional registration.
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Proven experience in urgent or community care at Band 6 or Band 7 level.
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Clinical leadership and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.
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Ability to work autonomously and across multi-agency teams.
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Right to work in the UK.