Deputy Charge Nurse – UCLH@Home – Blood Transfusion

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a leading NHS trust in London as a Deputy Charge Nurse for the innovative UCLH@Home Blood Transfusion pathway. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional patient care in a community setting, ensuring patients transition safely from hospital to home. Join a dynamic team dedicated to integrating care and improving health outcomes for diverse populations. Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to sustainability and excellence in healthcare, where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in blood transfusion protocols and patient care.
• Registered Nurse with a focus on community healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct care to patients in their homes.
• Support the new Blood Transfusion pathway in the community.

Skills

Patient Care

Blood Transfusion Knowledge

Innovative Thinking

Flexibility

Education

Nursing Degree

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Deputy Charge Nurse – UCLH@Home – Blood Transfusion, London

Client: University College London Hospitals

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4fd6b6176fdb

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our UCLH@HOME team as we pilot a new Blood Transfusion pathway. We are at the forefront of integrated care, providing innovative and transformational services that best serve local communities.

Main duties of the job

UCLH@Home is an NHS service supporting patients to leave hospital once medically optimized and safe to be managed in the community, while remaining under the care of their consultant team. Your role will involve direct care delivery within patients' homes, primarily working within the new Blood Transfusion pathway. This role requires an innovative individual comfortable working flexibly.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population with a range of acute and specialist services. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We operate across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

UCLH specializes in complex illnesses including women’s health, cancer, infections, neurology, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases, supported by advanced services like critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology. We are committed to sustainability, aiming for net zero emissions by 2031 (direct) and 2040 (indirect).