Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic nurse to join our hospital at home team. The team brings acute clinical care with staff, equipment, technologies, medication usually provided in hospitals to patient homes. It is a substitute for acute inpatient hospital care. This includes a 2 hour response for patients referred to the service as part of our Urgent Care Response pathways.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of expertise and skill in their work. They will actively undertake clinical audits and team management, working to set and maintain high standards both clinically and non-clinically.
The successful candidate will be able to assess, treat and plan care for acutely unwell patients at home, to support early discharge from hospital and prevent unnecessary admissions. This role will be based within the community visiting patients in their own homes so the ability to drive and hold a valid driver's licence will be invaluable.
Closing Date: 12/02/2025
Interview Date: 24/02/2025
This role will be part of a Transparent interview pilot. If you are shortlisted we will share some or all of your interview questions with you when we send you your interview invite.
Main duties of the job
This role involves direct patient care within the community for acutely unwell adults.
You will be able to independently manage a group of patients whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care. Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care and requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations. You will be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including intravenous therapy. Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality. You will also be able to interpret information and take appropriate action and lead others to do the same.
You will be expected to act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines. To be pivotal in encouraging and managing appropriate referrals, attending ward rounds, MDT and other meetings. Ensuring that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their social circumstances, customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Supporting and enabling patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves, managing patient assessments and care within the speciality whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care. You will be expected to promote and deliver high standards of care at all times, which utilises research-based evidence, and is audited and improved accordingly.
You will be able to independently manage a group of patients within the speciality whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care. Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care and requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations. You will be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including intravenous therapy. Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality. You will also be able to interpret information and take appropriate action and lead others to do the same.
You will be expected to act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines. To be pivotal in encouraging and managing appropriate referrals, attending ward rounds, MDT and other meetings. Ensuring that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their social circumstances, customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Supporting and enabling patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves, managing patient assessments and care within the speciality whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care. You will be expected to promote and deliver high standards of care at all times, which utilises research-based evidence, and is audited and improved accordingly.
You will be able to independently manage a group of patients within the speciality whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care. Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care and requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations. You will be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including intravenous therapy. Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality. You will also be able to interpret information and take appropriate action and lead others to do the same.
You will be expected to act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines. To be pivotal in encouraging and managing appropriate referrals, attending ward rounds, MDT and other meetings. Ensuring that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their social circumstances, customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Supporting and enabling patients and carers to make informed decisions relating to their treatment and management.
Person Specification
Skills / Knowledge / Ability
Essential
- Up to date knowledge clinical and professional issues. Knowledge of evidence based practice relevant to the client group.
- Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and data and make quick and sound judgements and decisions.
- Ability to work flexibly, prioritise and respond to changing demands in workload
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience and competent in management of patients requiring acute intervention and monitoring
- Ability to manage staff, conflict and difficult situations and to challenge and support others appropriately/assertively.
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse on current NMC register
- Evidence of relevant professional/clinical knowledge supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD.
- Mentorship/Teaching Experience
- Advanced Physical Assessment
Additional information
Essential
- Demonstrates an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and department
- Able to motivate and lead staff
- Able to travel across the Boroughs
- A valid current licensed UK car driver is preferred
- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation (and community and acute settings) unsocial hours according to the service needs
Person Specification
Skills / Knowledge / Ability
Essential
- Up to date knowledge clinical and professional issues. Knowledge of evidence based practice relevant to the client group.
- Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD
- Ability to analyse and interpret information and data and make quick and sound judgements and decisions.
- Ability to work flexibly, prioritise and respond to changing demands in workload
Values and Behaviours
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience and competent in management of patients requiring acute intervention and monitoring
- Ability to manage staff, conflict and difficult situations and to challenge and support others appropriately/assertively.
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse on current NMC register
- Evidence of relevant professional/clinical knowledge supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD.
- Mentorship/Teaching Experience
- Advanced Physical Assessment
Additional information
Essential
- Demonstrates an awareness of clinical governance and risk management and how this effects their role and department
- Able to motivate and lead staff
- Able to travel across the Boroughs
- A valid current licensed UK car driver is preferred
- Able and willing to work flexible shift patterns, internal rotation (and community and acute settings) unsocial hours according to the service needs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
