PATCH Nurse - Paediatric Hospital at Home

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust PATCH Nurse - Paediatric Hospital at Home The closing date is 29 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This position offers the post holder an exciting opportunity to be part of a an innovative model of nursing care at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital - PATCH team "Providing Assessment and Treatment for Children at Home", with support from the NWL PATCH Team, the Virtual Wards Programme and West London Children's Healthcare. Main duties of the job The post holder will use their clinical experience and skills to independently assess and manage acutely unwell children, ensuring all children referred to the PATCH team receive high quality, compassionate and effective care at home. The post holder will utilise face to face, virtual and telephone consultations and where escalation of treatment is required, liaise with the hospital teams ensuring timely care is maintained. A driving license, lone working and travel by public transport to patient visits is necessary for this role. About us Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed." If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites Details Date posted 15 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year Pro rata per annum incl. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 289-WLCH-127 Job locations Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 369 Fulham Road London SW10 9NH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Ensure high standards of patient care at all times challenging and ensuring others challenge poor practise, in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct. Ensure local plans support all clinical quality external accreditation, for example the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Ensure agreed systems and process to consistently provide safe, effective high quality patient care and embed a culture of quality