Remote Monitoring Hub Support Worker

Job summary

Remote Monitoring Hub Support Worker

Band 4

The post will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Our vision is for the SWL service users to experience well-co-ordinated care and support in the most appropriate setting, which is truly person centred and helps them to maintain their independence.

The post holder will require moderate assessment skills and have the ability to monitor and support patients via the Remote Monitoring/Virtual Ward with complex needs through an acute episode in the community in order to avoid a hospital admission. The candidates will work closely with the local community teams and ensure early escalation of unwell patients. They will need to be motivated, innovative with strong leadership and communication skills, to support the development of the Remote Monitoring Hub.

Please note that, should this post attract sufficient interest and we are inundated with applications, we may choose to close at an earlier date.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a high standard, efficient, cost-effective Remote monitoring/Virtual Ward service to patients with a range of acute andchronic conditions hosted by Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in partnership with acute and community health service providers in Kingstonand Richmond, Merton and Wandsworth, and Sutton.

Patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions will be remotely monitored. This isto support patient discharges from hospital, prevent avoidable in-patient admissions and reduce pressure on inpatient bed capacity whilstmaintaining standards of care that are equivalent to those in hospital. The post holder will act as a support for the Remote Monitoring Hub/VirtualWard team members in monitoring patients who are under the care of the Virtual Ward.

The post holder will be line managed by, and will workclosely with, the Remote Monitoring team to ensure that there is an effective clinical service for the Virtual Ward Service.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

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Person specification

Associate Nurse registered with the NMC/Awaiting GMC registration

Essential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register: sufficient experience or Overseas qualified Medical Doctor awaiting/working towards GMC registration.
• Educated to a minimum level 5 Foundation degree level specific to nursing associate practice

Desirable

• GCSEs Grade A-C in English and another subject or equivalent
• Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient experience of working in the acute NHS environment
• Experience of working as part of a team and dealing with members of the public
• Working to tight deadlines
• Experience of patient facing care

Desirable

• Experience as working as part of an MDT