Job summaryThe 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.
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.
Main duties of the jobThe 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.
About usAt 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.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
DetailsDate posted: 30 June 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year pa inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-CR-1094
Job locations: Trust Wide
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person SpecificationEducation/ qualificationsEssential- Registered Nurse or AHP
- Evidence of CPD relevant to current speciality
Desirable- Teaching, coaching or mentorship qualification
- Quality Improvement qualification
- Formal post registration education relevant to current speciality
ExperienceEssential- Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in an acute speciality
- Understanding of digital healthcare tools
Desirable- Remote monitoring experience
- Experience of telephone assessments
- Experience of caring for patients with chronic conditions
Skills/knowledge/ abilitiesEssential- Patient assessment skills
Desirable- Knowledge of remote monitoring platforms or other digital health apps
- Familiar with Cerner
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.