Remote Monitoring Practitioner (Nurse or AHP)

The Northwest London Virtual Hospital (NWLVH) is recruiting experienced band 6 practitioners to provide virtual care and monitoring to acute patients. The team is based at St Charles Hospital in Ladbroke Grove. Patients remain at home and care is delivered over the telephone and digitally. Individuals should have extensive experience as a registered nurse or AHP, although any clinical background is welcome. No 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 and community settings. We cover a range of pathways, including cardiology, respiratory, IBD, diabetes, maternity and acute medicine. Main duties of the job: 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. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. Job Data by YubHub .