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UCLH@HOME Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our UCLH@HOME team, a service provided by Whittington Health in partnership with UCLH. We are forefront of integrated care – providing innovative and transformational care that best serves local communities.
UCLH@Home is an NHS service that helps by supporting patients to leave hospital once medically optimised and safe to be managed in the community. Whilst under this service patients remain under the care of your consultant team.
As a member of our Team your role will include direct care delivery within the Patient's own homes and the use of 'remote monitoring' technologies.
Main duties of the job
To provide care for patients who are transferred to the community from UCLH prior to estimated discharge date. The post holder will have a leadership role and take responsibility for case-finding, team co-ordination and organisation of transfers home.
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds including emergency nurses, primary care and acute medicine. It is an exciting time to join our team and be supported to enhance your scope of autonomous practice.
If you are seeking a challenge, are passionate about patient care and interested in joining an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated team we would love to hear from you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work with colleagues from acute specialities, the emergency department, as well as community services. The role will provide a unique opportunity to be part of a service able to provide a truly integrated care pathway for patients across acute and community settings; developing and expanding the services to provide the best care possible for our patients in the best way for them.
Please refer to the Job description for detailed information.
Person specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proactive
- Dynamic
- Motivated to invest in professional development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to motivate staff
- Ability to demonstrate awareness of need for effective teamwork
- Ability to demonstrate personal management skills
- Excellent time management
- Computer literate
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Advanced nursing skills
- Ability to participate in training of Nursing staff and students and doctors
- Effective people management skills
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding and insight into EIM
- Excellent communication skills
- Portfolio of varied Clinical experience
- Excellent clinical and holistic assessment skills
- Good knowledge of infection prevention and control
- Experience in Community/ A&E
Desirable
- Experience of Audit/Change initiatives
- Understanding and insight into integrated care
- Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Current NMC Registration
- BSc or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Post registration education in a relevant area
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This advert is for UCLH@HOME Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse with Whittington Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum including Inner HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: 11-hour working days / 150-hours per month. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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