• Job Description

  Req#: C9333-26-0274?language=en&page=8&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Camden Rapid Access Services (RAS) is a Physical health admission avoidance and supported early discharge service. Which has three pathways Discharge to Assess, Urgent community Response and Hospital at Home, the potential post holder will work across all three pathways within Camden RAS.

  The potential post holder should ideally possess a valid UK Driving licence (a car will be provided when required), though suitable non-driving candidates will be considered. Non-driving practitioners will be expected to be able to undertake the same number of visits per day as driving colleagues.

  Are you a Registered Nurse or Paramedic seeking a new challenging role in the community? The Camden Rapid Access Services (Camden RAS) is currently seeking to employ a Band 6 Registered Nurse or Paramedic with substantial experience in acute care (e.g. A&E, AMU, ITU, Paramedic).The ideal candidate will be confident in top-to-toe examination and succinct history taking.

  Our overall aim is to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, as part of the NHS Long term plan. The benefits of keeping patients in their own homes are numerous and varied, from reducing Healthcare Acquired Infections, to promoting ongoing independence.

  As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

  Main duties of the job

  ShiftsMost shifts will be long days, running from 09:00 to 22:00. There will also be occasional shifts available:

  • Early shift: 09:00 to 19:00

  • Late shift: 12:00 to 22:00

  • Some shifts may also start at08:00, with finishing times adjusted accordingly (e.g., 18:00 for an early shift and 21:00 for a long day).

  The Trust also offers flexible working opportunities.

  Lone WorkingThis role regularly involves working independently in patients' homes or within the community, including during evening hours when it may be dark. Please be assured that robust safety systems are in place, and we maintain an excellent safety record.

  Our webpage offers further in depth knowledge regarding service specifics - Camden Rapid Access Service (Urgent Community Response, Virtual Ward and Discharge to Assess) :: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (cnwl.nhs.uk)

  About us

  • Shift work (earlies, lates and long days) as well as flexible working opportunities
  • Buy & Sell Annual Leave
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme: A free and confidential service to help with personal life
  • Structured induction process using the New Starter Roadmap throughout the first 12 months and beyond
  • A range of staff networks: The PRIDE@CNWL Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBT+) Network; Disabled Employees Network;Lived Experience of Mental Health Staff Network;Carers at Work Network; Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Network (BME)
  • Discounts and savings at hundreds of retailers nationwide with My Trust Benefits: You can save money on your weekly food shops, household bills, toiletries, and cosmetics, cinema tickets, meals out and holidays or weekend breaks.
  • Salary sacrifice scheme via VIVUP platform

  Details

  Date posted

  25 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £46,419 to £55,046 a year Per annum including HCAS (pro rata P/T)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  333-G-CC-1538

  Job locations

  St Pancras Hospital

  4 St Pancras Way

  Camden

  NW1 0PE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will need to possess knowledge of physical assessment skills (ideally you will have completed the Physical Assessment Module), be able to undertake a top-to-toe assessment and take a thorough, succinct history focusing on the presenting complaint. You should be forward thinking and able to prioritise based on clinical need. Acute skills and knowledge are essential.

  Within the team we have Registered Nurses; Paramedics; Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, medics, advance clinical practitioners and administrative staff. Nearby, we have District Nursing, COPD and Heart Failure teams and bridging packages of care. Its a big team of clinicians, all striving for the best outcomes for our service users and their families.

  The position is Community based (in patients own homes) with the staff base being located at St Pancras Hospital (NW1 0PE).

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  You will need to possess knowledge of physical assessment skills (ideally you will have completed the Physical Assessment Module), be able to undertake a top-to-toe assessment and take a thorough, succinct history focusing on the presenting complaint. You should be forward thinking and able to prioritise based on clinical need. Acute skills and knowledge are essential.

  Within the team we have Registered Nurses; Paramedics; Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, medics, advance clinical practitioners and administrative staff. Nearby, we have District Nursing, COPD and Heart Failure teams and bridging packages of care. Its a big team of clinicians, all striving for the best outcomes for our service users and their families.

  The position is Community based (in patients own homes) with the staff base being located at St Pancras Hospital (NW1 0PE).

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration OR Paramedic with current HCPC Registration
  • Bachelor's Degree (or working towards)
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Advanced Clinical Assessment Course (or willingness to undertake)

  Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification / Practice Supervisor and/or Assessor Courses
  • Independent Nurse Prescriber V300 (or working towards)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial previous experience of acute care (relevant post -registration experience. Preferably in Paramedic care, UCC, ITU, AMU, MAU, CCU or A&E)
  • Evidence of working within the MDT
  • Understanding of the role of Primary care in admission prevention and supporting a timely discharge

  Desirable

  • Community working

  Skills and knowledge

  Essential

  • Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
  • Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
  • Act as the Clinical Supervisor for Healthcare Assistants and/or Band 5 Registered Nurses/Paramedics.
  • Ability to act as Nurse / Paramedic in Charge of Shift (Clinician of the Day - COD)
  • Be proficient in afeguarding and advocacy

  Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Demonstrates and lives CNWL behaviour core

  Essential

  • Demonstrates and lives CNWL behaviour core values
  • Awareness of team work and able to perform to a high standard within a team framework
  • Motivated to own personal development
  • Apply suggestions, recommendations and directives to improve services

  Other

  Essential

  • Awareness of NHS polices in respect to primary care and reducing hospital admissions (including the NHS Long Term Plan)
  • Full and valid UK driving licence

  Person Specification

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration OR Paramedic with current HCPC Registration
  • Bachelor's Degree (or working towards)
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Advanced Clinical Assessment Course (or willingness to undertake)

  Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification / Practice Supervisor and/or Assessor Courses
  • Independent Nurse Prescriber V300 (or working towards)

  Experience

  Essential

  • Substantial previous experience of acute care (relevant post -registration experience. Preferably in Paramedic care, UCC, ITU, AMU, MAU, CCU or A&E)
  • Evidence of working within the MDT
  • Understanding of the role of Primary care in admission prevention and supporting a timely discharge

  Desirable

  • Community working

  Skills and knowledge

  Essential

  • Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
  • Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
  • Act as the Clinical Supervisor for Healthcare Assistants and/or Band 5 Registered Nurses/Paramedics.
  • Ability to act as Nurse / Paramedic in Charge of Shift (Clinician of the Day - COD)
  • Be proficient in afeguarding and advocacy

  Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Demonstrates and lives CNWL behaviour core

  Essential

  • Demonstrates and lives CNWL behaviour core values
  • Awareness of team work and able to perform to a high standard within a team framework
  • Motivated to own personal development
  • Apply suggestions, recommendations and directives to improve services

  Other

  Essential

  • Awareness of NHS polices in respect to primary care and reducing hospital admissions (including the NHS Long Term Plan)
  • Full and valid UK driving licence

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  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 and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  St Pancras Hospital

  4 St Pancras Way

  Camden

  NW1 0PE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  St Pancras Hospital

  4 St Pancras Way

  Camden

  NW1 0PE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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