Overview
Hospital at home (H@H) is a short-term, targeted intervention that provides a level of acute hospital care in a patient’s home that is equivalent to hospital care. It includes hospital-level diagnostic tools such as bladder scanners and ECG, and hospital-level treatments such as intravenous medications, oxygen and fluids. The aim of H@H is to prevent admission to hospital and facilitate early supported discharge, focusing on patient choice and personal outcomes.
All staff within the team are required to deliver a high standard of safe and effective medical care within patients’ homes, work autonomously, and recognise and respond to deteriorating patients. They must utilise high-level clinical skills, including venepuncture, ECG, IV additives and cannulation, with excellent communication and time-management skills essential for these roles.
Valid NMC registration and a flexible attitude to work, with the ability to travel within the area in a timely manner, are essential. The post requires flexibility to work over a 7-day period, covering shifts from 08:00 to 22:00 hours. Continuous Professional Development is supported, and staff are encouraged to attend regular supervision and undertake annual appraisals.
Informal enquiries to Connie Henderson, Lead ANP, on 07483148014.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. NHS Scotland is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a UK or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate relevant permission to work, which is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
As part of pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK. This can be evidenced through routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. For more information on routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website. Depending on the post, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible, subject to eligibility and sponsor status. It is essential to check you have the appropriate right to work or are eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high standard of safe and effective medical care within patients’ homes; work autonomously and respond to deteriorating patients.
* Utilise high-level clinical skills including venepuncture, ECG, IV additives, and cannulation.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills.
* Travel within the designated area to provide care as required.
Qualifications and requirements
* Valid NMC registration.
* Flexible attitude to work and ability to travel within the area in a timely manner.
* Willingness to work a 7-day shift pattern (08:00–22:00).
* PVG Scheme clearance prior to appointment.
* Right to work in the UK; ability to demonstrate eligibility as part of pre-employment checks.
Benefits and development
* Continuous Professional Development supported; regular supervision and annual appraisals.
* Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies; reasonable adjustments for disabled, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent applicants.
#J-18808-Ljbffr