Job summary The post holders will rotate every three months alternately between the following two areas, spending six months in each: Working across all ICHT sites to support the referral and onboarding of patients onto our Virtual Wards pathways Working with our colleagues on the NWL Virtual Hospital based at St. Charles Hospital At ICHT, the Virtual Wards Onboarding Nurses will provide appropriate support to the Virtual Wards Onboarding Nurse Coordinator, Business Manager, General Manager, Head of Specialties and the Clinical Director in the delivery of all operational functions of Virtual Wards. This will include clinical management of patients on digital care pathways, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan emphasising digitally enabled care. The post holders will be responsible for receiving and reviewing referrals to Virtual Wards pathways and leading the onboarding process, supporting the patients with the processes and tools. They will also support casefinding, reviewing and assessing appropriateness, liaising with Virtual ward teams and other clinical teams. The Onboarding Nurses will support the Clinical Lead and Heads of Pathway to provide leadership for the pathways and to further education and awareness of the Virtual Wards Programme amongst staff and patients. Key areas of responsibility Onboarding onto and care in Virtual Wards Remote patient monitoring Effective use of resources Maintaining and improving standards of patient care Main duties of the job Key areas of responsibility Onboarding onto and care in Virtual Wards Remote patient monitoring Effective use of resources Maintaining and improving standards of patient care Clinical Responsibilities Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision, utilising escalation pathways to ensure care is coordinated into organisations in North West London. Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care, including supporting case finding, reviewing referrals from teams and onboarding to Virtual Wards pathways. Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care through the digital health record Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to Trust policy Monitor patients progress, work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on appropriately Monitor caseloads in conjunction with specialist nurses and team members, raising concerns as appropriate Act as the patients advocate and troubleshoot any issues they raise. Support the regular collection and monitoring of patient experience. About us Join Imperial College Healthcare and become part of a community of 12,000 staff working with a wide range of partners to offer better heath, for life. Formed in 2007,we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the country providing acute and specialist care to over a million patients each year in central and north London and beyond. With a global reputation for ground-breaking research and innovation as well as excellence in education, we offer huge expertise across a wide range of clinical specialities. Alongside our five hospitals Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlottes & Chelsea, St Marys and the Western Eye we have a growing number of community and digital services, reflecting our commitment to developing more integrated care with our partners. We also provide private healthcare at all of our hospitals (in dedicated facilities). Together with Imperial College London and two other NHS trusts, we form one of six academic health science centres in the UK focused on translating research into better patient care. We also host one of 20 National Institute for Health Research biomedical research centres in partnership with Imperial College London. Our mission is to be a key partner in our local health system and to drive health and healthcare innovation, delivering outstanding care, education and research with local, national and worldwide impact. Date posted 18 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £25.68 to £38.52 an hour Contract Fixed term Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9290-24-2381 Job locations The Bays S Wharf Road London W2 1NY Job description Job responsibilities Job title - Virtual Wards Onboarding Nurse Band 6 Directorate/ department - Integrated Care Division - Medicine & Integrated Care Division Location of work - Cross-site Hours - Full-time Reports to - Virtual Wards Business Manager Accountable to - Divisional Director/SRO Job purpose The post holders will rotate every three months alternately between the following two areas, spending six months in each: At the NWL Virtual Hospital, the Onboarding Nurses will: Provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision Assist the Digital lead Nurse in providing care in a digital remote context and deputise in their absence Monitor standards of care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them when monitoring patients remotely. Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required Assist hospital teams in achieving a digital personal health record, helping to ensure the team are able to provide timely review/transfer/discharge of patients. Key areas of responsibility Onboarding onto and care in Virtual Wards Remote patient monitoring Effective use of resources Maintaining and improving standards of patient care General responsibilities This might include, for example, responsibility towards NHS policy development, team leadership, research support or leadership, project management. Scope and purpose of job description A job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The Trust is a fast-moving organisation and therefore changes in employee's duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the postholder. Job description Job responsibilities Job title - Virtual Wards Onboarding Nurse Band 6 Directorate/ department - Integrated Care Division - Medicine & Integrated Care Division Location of work - Cross-site Hours - Full-time Reports to - Virtual Wards Business Manager Accountable to - Divisional Director/SRO Job purpose The post holders will rotate every three months alternately between the following two areas, spending six months in each: At the NWL Virtual Hospital, the Onboarding Nurses will: Provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision Assist the Digital lead Nurse in providing care in a digital remote context and deputise in their absence Monitor standards of care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them when monitoring patients remotely. Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required Assist hospital teams in achieving a digital personal health record, helping to ensure the team are able to provide timely review/transfer/discharge of patients. Key areas of responsibility Onboarding onto and care in Virtual Wards Remote patient monitoring Effective use of resources Maintaining and improving standards of patient care General responsibilities This might include, for example, responsibility towards NHS policy development, team leadership, research support or leadership, project management. Scope and purpose of job description A job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The Trust is a fast-moving organisation and therefore changes in employee's duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the postholder. Person Specification Values and behaviours Essential Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values Other requirements Essential Calm Supportive Motivated Proactive Professional Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role Experience Essential Post registration previous experience in a speciality Desirable Experience of Virtual Wards and/or remote patient monitoring Experience of working with an Electronic Patient Record Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Teaching Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas Organisational and time management skills Competency in medication administration including IV medications Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality IT skills, including use of email, office and relevant databases and software packages. Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit Awareness of current developments in nursing Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct Knowledge of speciality Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience in a relevant specialty Desirable Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience Experience of Virtual Wards and/or remote patient monitoring Experience of working with an Electronic Patient Record Person Specification Values and behaviours Essential Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values Other requirements Essential Calm Supportive Motivated Proactive Professional Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role Experience Essential Post registration previous experience in a speciality Desirable Experience of Virtual Wards and/or remote patient monitoring Experience of working with an Electronic Patient Record Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Teaching Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas Organisational and time management skills Competency in medication administration including IV medications Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality IT skills, including use of email, office and relevant databases and software packages. Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit Awareness of current developments in nursing Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct Knowledge of speciality Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience in a relevant specialty Desirable Teaching Qualification or equivalent experience Experience of Virtual Wards and/or remote patient 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address The Bays S Wharf Road London W2 1NY Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)