# Rapid Access Services Nurse or Paramedic > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rapid-access-services-nurse-or-paramedic/7609d47e-3aae-433a-8d3c-dd2dafc1c634 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rapid-access-services-nurse-or-paramedic/7609d47e-3aae-433a-8d3c-dd2dafc1c634.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Paramedic - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift times: 09:00 to 22:00 (LD), 0900-1900 (E), 1200-2200 (L), with occasional 0800-2100 (LD) or 0800-1800 (E)) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T16:21:19.700Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Camden/Central_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Primary_Care/Primary_Care-v8064061 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8064061?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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. . ### Main duties of the job Shifts Most 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 at 08:00, 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 Working This 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) ### Detailed job description and main 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. It’s 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 Details 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. . ## Job Description Shifts Most 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 at 08:00, 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 Working This 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) ## 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. It’s 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 ### 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 ### 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 communicate with the multidisciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone and writing letters and reports - Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary - Able to maintain electronic patient records (SystmOne) - Use Microsoft Word for letter and report writing - You are expected to have the skills required to act as a professional, registered Practitioner and adhere to the NMC/HCPC Code of Conduct. - proficient in care planning: being able to assess patients, develop, implement and evaluate a care plan, Empowering and working in partnership - Safeguarding and advocacy - Understanding how the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards impacts on their work and the people they are working with - Understanding how the Mental Health Act impacts on their work and the people they are working with - Understanding the concept of quality and their role in improving safety, clinical outcomes and the patient experience - Infection control and Aseptic Non- Touch Technique (ANTT) - Manual Handling - Obtaining Consent - Medicines management and administration - Intravenous Therapy - Wound care - Urinary Catheterisation (Male & Female) ### 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) ### 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 ## Documents - [cnwl values (pdf, 182.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1162) - [cnwl staff charter (pdf, 684.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2868) - [cnwl staff networks (pdf, 320.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1160) - [new starter road map (pdf, 81.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10354671) - [person specification (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10354670) - [cnwl reward and wellbeing handbook 2020 (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1773) - [cnwl culture scarf behaviour framework (pdf, 710.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2869) - [rapid access nurse/paramedic band 6 jd (pdf, 328.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10354669) - [accommodation information for new starters (pdf, 120.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2438) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.