Community Practitioner-Surrey Downs H&C

We are seeking a proactive and experienced clinician to join our integrated community healthcare team. In this role, you will provide same day, community-based care to adults (18+), including care home residents, who are at risk of hospital admission. As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with GP practices, the Urgent Community Response (UCR) team, the Clinical Medical Team (CMT), District Nursing service, and Proactive Care to deliver timely, effective interventions aimed at preventing avoidable admissions and supporting patients in their own homes. This is a senior clinical position involving same-day home visits, comprehensive assessments, diagnosis, and the development of personalised clinical plans. You will also contribute to triage as part of the "Clinician of the Day" role, applying autonomous decision-making, critical thinking, and advanced clinical judgement to incoming referrals. The role requires close collaboration with a range of professionals across community services and will involve providing mutual aid to the District Nursing Service, UCR, and the Community Medical Team where needed.

Located in the heart of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Dorking offers a unique blend of countryside charm and excellent transport links to London and the South East. With its picturesque landscapes, thriving market town atmosphere, and strong sense of community, Dorking provides an excellent environment for both work and leisure. Healthcare professionals in Dorking benefit from working in a supportive, close-knit Primary Care Network (PCN) with strong multidisciplinary collaboration. The area is well-served by GP practices, community teams, and local health services, ensuring a holistic and patient-centered approach to care. Whether you enjoy scenic countryside walks, independent cafs, or a strong community spirit, Dorking is a fantastic place to live and work., Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:

• The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
• CSH Surrey
• Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust
• Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.