Remote Monitoring Practitioner

The Northwest London Virtual Hospital (NWLVH) is recruiting an experienced band 6 practitioner to provide virtual care and monitoring to acute 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 acute 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. You must be willing and able to speak to patients on the telephone frequently.The NWLVH undertakes remote monitoring of a variety of patients from across several acute hospitals. We cover a range of pathways, including cardiology, respiratory, IBD, diabetes, maternity and acute medicine. We have a range of pathways that guide our clinical reviews and work closely with many different MDTs. Virtual wards as a substitute for
inpatient care, as well as more proactive 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., The main elements of the role include:-Accessing digital applications and using Cerner (EPR)-Reviewing patient observations and symptoms-Following care plans and standardised care pathways-Conducting telephone assessments-Providing clinical and technical advice to patients-Recognition and escalation of deterioration-Attending MDTs and presenting patients-Liaising with other providers such as Urgent Community Response Teams and the London Ambulance Service

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 committed to genuinely flexible working and a variety of shift patterns are possible. The service runs 0800-2000, 7 days a week. Please note, staff are expected to work the majority of shifts from the shared office at St Charles Hospital, this is not a remote working post.

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.

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.

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