Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Integrated Virtual Wards Team for an experienced nurse to contribute to the success and expansion of our Virtual Wards Programme.
This role will be instrumental to identifying patients suitable for admission or discharge onto Virtual Ward pathways, reviewing referrals and safely onboarding these patients.
Delivering digitally enabled, virtual care is a national priority embedded within current health and social care policy. Virtual wards are a safe and efficient alternative to NHS inpatient care. They allow patients, who would otherwise be in hospital, to receive the acute care and treatment they need in the comfort of their own home through the use of digital technology.
This helps to prevent avoidable admissions into and supports early discharge out of hospital, meaningfully improving patient outcomes and experience and hospital flow, whilst also releasing pressure on acute care.
Main duties of the job
- Lead case finding of patients suitable for discharge from hospital with virtual ward support by working with acute medical and wards teams and using digital solutions.
- Receive referrals from teams and review and assess their appropriateness for admission to virtual ward pathways.
- Provide leadership for digital pathways when working with teams from across the trust.
- Onboard patients on virtual ward pathways.
- Ensure that all patients are provided with a safe and high quality standard of care.
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.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
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
- Working towards BSC/MSC
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Graduate
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience within an acute setting
- Experience of leading and developing a team
- Patient Assessment skills
Desirable
- Experience of Virtual Wards and/or remote monitoring
- Experience of working with an Electronic Patient Record
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Working towards BSC/MSC
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Graduate
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience within an acute setting
- Experience of leading and developing a team
- Patient Assessment skills
Desirable
- Experience of Virtual Wards and/or remote monitoring
- Experience of working with an Electronic Patient Record
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).
