Job requirements
Essential
31 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Demonstrates understanding of NMC/HCPC standards, scope of practice, accountability, and relevant clinical skills for the role.
- Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge of patient assessment, clinical decision making, and recognition of the deteriorating patient.
- Knowledge
Demonstrates knowledge of community health and social care services, including urgent community response, admission avoidance, and frailty pathways.
- Knowledge
Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance, service effectiveness, audit, and research, and their impact on practice.
- Knowledge
Understanding of core areas such as:
- Knowledge
Continence/catheterisation management
- Knowledge
Tissue viability
- Knowledge
Palliative Care
- Knowledge
Long-term conditions
- Knowledge
IV Management
- Experience
Minimum 2 years post-registration experience within community or acute care settings
- Experience
Demonstrable experience in clinical assessment, care planning, and clinical decision making
- Experience
Broad post registration experience across core clinical areas, including autonomous and lone working
- Experience
Experience of multidisciplinary working and mentoring students and other health or care professionals.
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse (NMC)
- Qualifications
Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
Clinical reasoning & physical assessment module or willingness to undertake.
- Any Other Factors
Valid driving license
- Any Other Factors
Must be a car driver and have use of car
- Personal Qualities
Empathetic, patient centred, and compassionate in approach
- Personal Qualities
Resilient and able to work effectively under pressure
- Personal Qualities
Self motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic
- Personal Qualities
Adaptable and flexible in response to changing demands
- Personal Qualities
Collaborative team player with
- Personal Qualities
the ability to work independently
- Personal Qualities
Innovative and solution focused
- Personal Qualities
Committed and professional
- Skills & Abilities
Communicates clearly and professionally with service users and a wide range of health and social care professionals, working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Skills & Abilities
Assesses patients with complex needs, applies evidence based practice, and formulates individualised management plans
- Skills & Abilities
Prioritises workloads effectively, manages time efficiently, and makes sound clinical decisions in autonomous practice
- Skills & Abilities
Maintains accurate, legible clinical records and is competent in electronic patient record systems and digital care planning.
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Experience working in care homes or with older adults
- Knowledge
Experience in urgent care settings
- Knowledge
Experience in teaching and developing training packages
- Knowledge
Audit and research experience
- Experience
Knowledge of NICE guidelines and national care standards
- Experience
Awareness of issues surrounding care homes
- Qualifications
Independent Prescriber qualification
- Personal Qualities
Leadership and influencing skills
- Skills & Abilities
Advanced IT skills for data analysis
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced nurse or paramedic to join the Urgent Care & Support Service, delivering both reactive and proactive care to nursing, residential and Learning Disability care homes across Kingston. The reactive element of the role forms part of the 2hour Urgent Community Response service, providing prompt clinical assessment and intervention to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. Working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will undertake physical assessments, make independent clinical decisions, and support care home staff to deliver safe, personcentred care.
The proactive element of the role includes advanced care planning, supporting residents, families and care home staff to have timely conversations about clinical outcomes, escalation decisions, preferences for future care and endoflife treatment, ensuring care is coordinated and aligned with individual wishes.
This is a permanent post for 37.5 hours per week. Usual working hours vary depending on service need but are typically Monday to Friday, 08:00 18:00.
You will be based at Hollyfield House, although you will also need to be able to travel to other local sites as required.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Kathryn Ridgers or Monika Holman, Urgent Care & Support Service joint leads, on 020 8274 7088, or via email at kathryn.ridgers@yourhealthcare.org monika.holman@yourhealthcare.org
Main duties of the job
You will deliver highquality, nurseled clinical care, including advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment for residents with complex needs or those at risk of hospital admission. You will provide expert medicines management advice and health promotion interventions to improve outcomes and support proactive care.
You will work closely with care homes to develop personalised care plans and crisis management strategies, partnering with GPs and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care pathways and continuity of care.
Education is central to this role. You will support residents, families and care home staff to recognise early signs of deterioration, manage longterm conditions, and contribute to staff education in areas such as palliative care, dementia care and proactive care planning.
You will maintain accurate documentation, including Universal Care Plans , contribute to audits, quality reviews and service improvement initiatives, and champion evidence based practice across the service.
At Your Healthcare CIC, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to make a real impact.
About us
At Your Healthcare CIC, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company, we prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to make a real impact.
Why Choose Us?
NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes
Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without delays
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme and various staff discounts
Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback from staff and patients
Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds
Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter
Join Us Today
We are looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity, and community engagement. Join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.
We recognise that applicants may choose to use AI as part of their application process. This is permitted, however please clearly state within your application where AI has been used.
Details
- Date posted: 08 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year inc HCAS
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B9811-26-0051
- Job locations: Hollyfield House, 22 Hollyfield Road, Surbiton, KT5 9AL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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