Rapid Response Nurse

Job overview

The remit of the Rapid Response Team is to provide ‘hospital at home’ to people during periods of acute illness and or reablement in order to prevent hospital admission or to facilitate early discharge. The team works as a partner within a wider multi-disciplinary team which includes Consultants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Support and Wellbeing workers The post holder will work collaboratively with and support members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery, development and management of complex health and social care issues, to include the Newport’s Ready to Go Community Unit (RTG).

The post holder is expected to demonstrate and apply a broad range of nursing knowledge, interventions and skills. Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and preventing illness will be fundamental as will having a comprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care. The post holder will also support the Team Leader, in supporting the development of the Rapid Response Team and raising the profile of the Rapid Response Service within the Borough. An informal visit by anyone prior to application would be welcome by the team.

Main duties of the job

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Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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