Job summary
Term time only (fixed term)
The North West London Virtual Hospital (NWLVH) is recruiting experienced band 6 practitioners to provide virtual care and monitoring to patients. The team are based at St Charles Hospital in Ladbroke Grove. Patients remain at home and care is delivered over the telephone and via digital applications. Individuals should have solid clinical knowledge as a registered nurse or AHP, although any specialist clinical background is welcome. No specific IT or remote monitoring experience is required training will be provided but an aptitude for technology is an advantage.
The NWLVH undertakes remote monitoring of a variety of patients from across all four North West London acute hospitals. We cover a range of pathways, including cardiology, respiratory, IBD, diabetes, maternity and acute medicine. Currently we have 19 virtual wards live with a range of SOPs that guide our clinical reviews and we are in the process of developing more pathways. Virtual wards as a substitute for inpatient care, as well as more long term remote monitoring pathways, are being established across the country. This is a great opportunity to be part of a move away from traditional models of care, towards a more sustainable future within the NHS.
This is a novel and evolving service and therefore flexibility and a sense of humour are essential. In return, we can offer a flexible and fun working environment, with a flat hierarchy and a commitment to shared decision making.
Main duties of the job
The main elements of the role include:
Accessing digital applications and using Cerner
Reviewing patient observations and symptoms remotely
Conducting telephone assessments
Providing clinical and technical advice to patients
Attending MDTs and presenting patients
This is a virtual environment, and may suit staff who are otherwise unable to work face to face with patients for any reason. Some remote working is also possible although the post is mainly based at St Charles. The NWLVH is supported by a network of multi professional teams across our acute and community partners, and opportunities will also be available to keep up or develop patient facing clinical skills. There are plenty of bespoke formal and informal training and development opportunities. We are looking to strengthen the diversity of our team and therefore applications from AHPs or midwives are particularly welcome.
This is an annualised hours post, designed for term time working only. The post holder will work compressed hours (less than full time), in order to have all school holidays off as a combination of annual leave and time owing, with a consistent salary. We are committed to genuinely flexible working and a variety of shift patterns are possible. The service runs 0800-2000, 7 days a week.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.
Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or AHP
- Evidence of CPD relevant to current speciality
Desirable
- Teaching, coaching or mentorship qualification
- Quality Improvement qualification
- Formal post registration education relevant to current speciality
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in an acute speciality
- Understanding of digital healthcare tools
Desirable
- Remote monitoring experience
- Experience of telephone assessments
- Experience of caring for patients with chronic conditions
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good general IT literacy (Outlook, Office, Teams)
- Organisation and time management skills
- Able to document well using an EHR
Desirable
- Knowledge of remote monitoring platforms or other digital health apps
- Familiar with Cerner
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patient centred
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to work well in a team
- Takes responsibility for own learning
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or AHP
- Evidence of CPD relevant to current speciality
Desirable
- Teaching, coaching or mentorship qualification
- Quality Improvement qualification
- Formal post registration education relevant to current speciality
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in an acute speciality
- Understanding of digital healthcare tools
Desirable
- Remote monitoring experience
- Experience of telephone assessments
- Experience of caring for patients with chronic conditions
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Good general IT literacy (Outlook, Office, Teams)
- Organisation and time management skills
- Able to document well using an EHR
Desirable
- Knowledge of remote monitoring platforms or other digital health apps
- Familiar with Cerner
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patient centred
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to work well in a team
- Takes responsibility for own learning
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).
