UCLH@HOME Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

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.