Job summary
Responsive services have opening for a band 6 community sister/ charge nurse in their virtual ward.This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and vibrant team working under the supervision of the virtual ward matron.
Virtual wards allow patients to receive the care they need at home safely and conveniently rather than being in hospital. Enabling acutely unwell patients to be cared for in their own home, with support of technology.
The service works 7 days a week from 8am 8pm. You will work with the multi- disciplinary team to provide outstanding care to your patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work in a caring, supportive, and professional environment, providing person centred nursing care to individuals on the virtual ward, promoting their health and independence.
The community sister/ charge nurse will need to be able to work autonomously and as part of a team, supporting junior clinicians to develop skills in delivering care to patients. #
The postholder will undertake a thorough holistic assessment, with physical assessment skills being desirable or a willingness to undertake additional training to gain these essential skills.
The community sister/charge nurse will be supported to advance their critical thinking and decision-making by the virtual ward matron and consultant lead frailty team to deliver safe competent nursing care.
You must be a licensed car driver and have access to a car for this post.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the direction of the Virtual Ward Matron/ Team
Lead and in collaboration with the East Surrey Hospital based Virtual Ward Frailty
Team (Consultants, Junior Doctors, Frailty Matrons and Pharmacists).
The role will
require flexibility, working alongside the Referral Hub, Urgent Community
Response and Intermediate Care Teams as part of Responsive Services.
The post
holder will collaborate with Community Nursing, and Specialist Health Care Teams
across First Community, liaising with social care and voluntary agencies to deliver
excellent standards of patient care.
The post holder is responsible for a comprehensive assessment utilising extended
health assessment skills to identify health and social care needs of patients within
the Virtual Ward and Responsive Services. With the aim to facilitate patients early
discharge from hospital and reduced the need for admissions to the acute setting
where the patients care can be safely managed at home.
The post holder will be expected to:
- Communicate effectively with family, carers, the
multidisciplinary team, voluntary organisations and other agencies, to facilitate a
timely discharge from the acute environment.
- Utilise a variety of strategies to
maintain independence and support the patient to remain at home.
- Provide,
physical assessment, practical nursing care, education and training for patients
and carers.
- Act as a role model for junior team members and contribute to the
promotion of an environment which encourages and supports development of staff
using evidence-based nursing practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work under the direction of the Virtual Ward Matron/ Team
Lead and in collaboration with the East Surrey Hospital based Virtual Ward Frailty
Team (Consultants, Junior Doctors, Frailty Matrons and Pharmacists).
The role will
require flexibility, working alongside the Referral Hub, Urgent Community
Response and Intermediate Care Teams as part of Responsive Services.
The post
holder will collaborate with Community Nursing, and Specialist Health Care Teams
across First Community, liaising with social care and voluntary agencies to deliver
excellent standards of patient care.
The post holder is responsible for a comprehensive assessment utilising extended
health assessment skills to identify health and social care needs of patients within
the Virtual Ward and Responsive Services. With the aim to facilitate patients early
discharge from hospital and reduced the need for admissions to the acute setting
where the patients care can be safely managed at home.
The post holder will be expected to:
- Communicate effectively with family, carers, the
multidisciplinary team, voluntary organisations and other agencies, to facilitate a
timely discharge from the acute environment.
- Utilise a variety of strategies to
maintain independence and support the patient to remain at home.
- Provide,
physical assessment, practical nursing care, education and training for patients
and carers.
- Act as a role model for junior team members and contribute to the
promotion of an environment which encourages and supports development of staff
using evidence-based nursing practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working post registration in a wide range of clinical environments
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience in line managing junior staff
- Experience in working in a community healthcare setting
- Experience of initiating and participating in clinical audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current healthcare legislation affecting community and secondary care services
- Clear understanding of health and social care services
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NMC qualification
- Educated at relevant degree level
- Practice Assessor/Supervisor
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Management/leadership experience
- Evidence of accredited study
Desirable
- Health/physical assessment module at degree or masters level
Skills
Essential
- Competency an ability to assess and treat a wide range of complex conditions within related field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Decision making, prioritising and problem solving skills
- Ability to organise the workload, able to delegate and prioritise
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- Basic IT skills
- Flexible approach to service delivery
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates an awareness of the complex issues involved when working across organisations and
- disciplines
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working post registration in a wide range of clinical environments
- Experience of MDT working
- Experience in line managing junior staff
- Experience in working in a community healthcare setting
- Experience of initiating and participating in clinical audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of current healthcare legislation affecting community and secondary care services
- Clear understanding of health and social care services
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NMC qualification
- Educated at relevant degree level
- Practice Assessor/Supervisor
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Management/leadership experience
- Evidence of accredited study
Desirable
- Health/physical assessment module at degree or masters level
Skills
Essential
- Competency an ability to assess and treat a wide range of complex conditions within related field
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Decision making, prioritising and problem solving skills
- Ability to organise the workload, able to delegate and prioritise
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- Basic IT skills
- Flexible approach to service delivery
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates an awareness of the complex issues involved when working across organisations and
- disciplines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
