Job summary
The Virtual Ward initiative is
a new opportunity for Recovery at Home who currently provide Urgent Community
Response to increase their capacity to support patients to receive hospital at
home care across Sunderland and South Tyneside. The teams are based in
Clarendon in Hebburn and Lechmere in Sunderland.
The team consist of an
extensive MDT which includes nurse practitioners, nurses, a general
practitioner, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, health care
assistants, therapy assistant/exercise practitioners and administrative staff.
Our virtual ward is overseen by a Consultant. The team also works closely
alongside partner agencies including those from social care, assistive
technology and voluntary sector services.
This role would involve assessing
people in their own homes who are either acutely unwell or have recently been
discharged from hospital and require enhanced intervention and short term
support for their physical and functional health needs to remain at home.
The service is fast paced and
you would be expected to see a wide range of patients who present with a
variety of conditions in their own homes and or virtually. Our virtual
ward pathways cover respiratory conditions and frailty.
This is a unique and rewarding
role which will allow you to work with patients within their usual place of
residence to enable them to remain there safely alongside you developing your
own clinical skills working as part of a dedicated MDT.
Main duties of the job
The
Recovery at Home are nurse led service based in Sunderland and South Tyneside,
which delivers rapid assessment and treatment to patients in their own home
with an acute illness and/or injury. The Team provide holistic
care/intervention 24/7, with the intent to prevent admission/readmission to
hospital. You must be dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic with a flexible
approach to working with relevant experience in an acute care environment.
You will work
within Directorate One of Community Services, supported by senior colleagues
who are passionate and proud of the services we deliver to our community of
South Tyneside and Sunderland. We are committed to supporting and developing
our staff and allowing a fair and equitable place of work by being inclusive
and approachable.
The
service is committed to developing new ways of working with partner agencies
and the wider healthcare economy supporting people in their own homes. The Team
has a strong emphasis on continuous development and learning. You will need to
have proven leadership qualities and act as a resource to junior colleagues.
You
will be expected to identify and undertake a Service Improvement project. The
post holder will need to be proactive with their own learning and work to
identified timescales
The
team cover 24 hours a day 7 days a week, there is an opportunity to work your
full time hours, if applicable, over 3 longer shifts.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Purpose of the Job:
- The post holder will take a lead role in The Recovery at Home Team VW, providing care to people in their own homes to prevent admission/readmission to hospital and also supporting early discharge from hospital by providing rapid assessment of patients in the community over a 24 hour period.
- To work autonomously, assessing individual needs, initiating investigations, determining a differential diagnosis and initiating appropriate holistic, evidence based treatment and care. Refer patients who require medical intervention to the appropriate services
- Undertake triage within the service determining clinical priority of calls working with the coordinator and GP ensuring teams are dispatched to respond to the referrals
- To prioritise and delegate work appropriately monitoring and ensuring safe working practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Main Purpose of the Job:
- The post holder will take a lead role in The Recovery at Home Team VW, providing care to people in their own homes to prevent admission/readmission to hospital and also supporting early discharge from hospital by providing rapid assessment of patients in the community over a 24 hour period.
- To work autonomously, assessing individual needs, initiating investigations, determining a differential diagnosis and initiating appropriate holistic, evidence based treatment and care. Refer patients who require medical intervention to the appropriate services
- Undertake triage within the service determining clinical priority of calls working with the coordinator and GP ensuring teams are dispatched to respond to the referrals
- To prioritise and delegate work appropriately monitoring and ensuring safe working practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior level caring for the acutely unwell/deteriorating patient.
- Portfolio of evidence of continuous professional development.
- Experience of leading clinical development.
- Experience of managing change and team of staff.
- Multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
- Confident in the delivery of education.
- Mentorship/ preceptorship experience.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research.
- Ability to undertake audit.
- Previous experience of work as a nurse practitioner or working I an acute setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Ist level registered nurse
- Degree in Nursing
- Mentoring Qualification
- Teaching qualification or experience
- Clinical skill certificate
- Non-medical prescriber/extended)
Desirable
- Intermediate Life support
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Extended nursing skills.
- Demonstrable leadership skills.
- Innovator.
- Flexible working.
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment.
- Be able to organise workload and work autonomously and within a team.
- Clear concise record keeping/report writing skills.
- Range of IT Skills.
Desirable
- Skills in first line contact environment.
- Community experience.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to move and hand safely without causing harm to themselves or others.
- Able to meet travel requirements, drive a manual vehicle.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working at a senior level caring for the acutely unwell/deteriorating patient.
- Portfolio of evidence of continuous professional development.
- Experience of leading clinical development.
- Experience of managing change and team of staff.
- Multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
- Confident in the delivery of education.
- Mentorship/ preceptorship experience.
Desirable
- Ability to undertake research.
- Ability to undertake audit.
- Previous experience of work as a nurse practitioner or working I an acute setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- Ist level registered nurse
- Degree in Nursing
- Mentoring Qualification
- Teaching qualification or experience
- Clinical skill certificate
- Non-medical prescriber/extended)
Desirable
- Intermediate Life support
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Extended nursing skills.
- Demonstrable leadership skills.
- Innovator.
- Flexible working.
- Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines in a complex/changing environment.
- Be able to organise workload and work autonomously and within a team.
- Clear concise record keeping/report writing skills.
- Range of IT Skills.
Desirable
- Skills in first line contact environment.
- Community experience.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to move and hand safely without causing harm to themselves or others.
- Able to meet travel requirements, drive a manual vehicle.
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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Independent Living Centre
Claymere Road
Leechmere Industrial Estate
Sunderland
SR2 9TS
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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