Care Home Practitioner | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Per annum inc of HCAS (pro-rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW14 8LP |
| Company: | Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7944677/396-779-N-7777669-CHP-JK-A |
Summary
Are you a motivated Registered Nurse looking for a fresh challengeworking for Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trustas an autonomous practitioner? If the answer is yes, then we have the ideal post for you.
The Care Home Support Team (CHST) have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of their dynamic team whichvisits andsupports local care homes across the Borough of Richmond. You will work with residents and care home staff to assess resident’s needs, putting a plan of care place, and deliver training with the purpose of reducing avoidable ambulance call outs and hospital admissions.
We are looking for a self-motivated, autonomous, proactive registered nurse committed to their professional development, bringing their skills and knowledge to the team.
You will be based in the community working in collaboration with a network of health and social care professionals.
To support the Team leader in professional leadership, management, recruitment, supervision and development and monitoring of service delivery and performance within the CHST. T
To work collaboratively with and support members of the MDT in the management of complex health and social care issues within care homes in the Borough of Richmond.
To be responsible for ensuring the timely provision of a high standard of assessment, advice, planning, implementation and evaluation of care and reviews, considering the social context in which the person lives, using locally agreed tools and documentation.
To work as an autonomous practitioner and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work within agreed national, local, and professional standards and guidelines.
To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other agencies including acute, primary, and voluntary sectors.
To ensure a provision of an equitable, responsive, high quality and effective service for the needs of residents in care homes are met.
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
This advert closes on Friday 1 May 2026