Associate Practitioner Rapid Response​/Virtual Ward

Job overview

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action - our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

The post holder will work as a member of the Rapid Response/Virtual ward to facilitate the work of the service enabling unwell patients to remain at home and achieve their full potential with the use of technology.

The post holder will work within clearly defined boundaries of their Associate Practitioner Competencies and carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities as defined by the registered nurse or therapist.

The Associate Practitioner will be assessed as proficient to work at a higher competency level than that expected of a band 3 Health Care Support Worker. He/she will work in partnership with team members, service users, general practice, multidisciplinary team and private / voluntary agencies.

The post holder will provide skilled support to the Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rapid Response Matrons and will undertake duties as allocated to them by a qualified member of the Nursing or therapy staff.

The post holder will be expected to work autonomously in a variety of settings including the patient's own home and other community settings as required such as the intermediate care beds and care homes.

The post holder will work as a member of the team to facilitate the work of the service enabling unwell patients to remain at home and achieve their full potential with the use of technology.

The post holder will work within clearly defined boundaries of their Associate Practitioner Competencies and carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities as defined by the registered nurse or therapist.

The Associate Practitioner will be assessed as proficient to work at a higher competency level than that expected of a band 3 Health Care Support Worker. He/she will work in partnership with team members, service users, general practice, multidisciplinary team and private / voluntary agencies

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification.

• At least a few years of community experience as a Band 3 Healthcare or therapy assistant.

• Healthcare practice Foundation degree