Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the newly established Virtual Wards and be part of a friendly, supportive multi-disciplinary team. This post forms part of the Virtual Ward implementation across Derbyshire and is supported by NHS England and the local ICB. The primary focus for the Virtual wards, will be early supported discharge and admission avoidance for cardiology, frailty and respiratory patients. The Virtual ward support the use of remote monitoring of patients using apps, technology platforms, wearables and medical devices such as pulse oximeters.
This post will be part of a seven-day service based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital but may include some off site/community integrated working. This advert is 4 posts across the specialities, please indicate on application which position you are applying for either:
- Frailty (2 full time positions)
- Cardiology (1 part time position)
- Respiratory (1 full time position)
This post will include joint working across all the Virtual wards mainly at weekends.
Main duties of the job
- Providing specialist clinical practice within a defined clinical area/caseload in a patient centred, clinical and effective way, in line with Trust policies, procedures and national guidelines.
- Working independently with support/guidance from multi-disciplinary team (MDT) as required.
- Provide the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care.
- Working collaboratively, actively, supporting and liaising with other health, social professionals and other agencies across primary, secondary and tertiary care as appropriate.
- Contributing to the development and enhancement of the service, ensuring cost effective use of resources.
- Providing expert advice, support and education within speciality area of practice to patients, significant others and colleagues within the team.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of over 4000 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC following their latest inspection.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full responsibilities and duties of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full responsibilities and duties of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st level RGN with relevant professional registration
- ENB 997/998, Learning through Mentorship module or equivalent.
- Speciality related course at degree level or willingness to undertake (resp & cardio only)
- ARTP spirometry or willingness to undertake (resp only)
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and training.
- Leadership course
- Advanced communication course
- Advanced Life Support
- Speciality related course at degree level or willingness to undertake (frailty only)
Experience
Essential
- Significant, relevant (post registration) experience with two years or more in speciality area
- Care of specialty patients in an in-patient/outpatient/ community setting
- Ability to conduct nurse led clinics (cardio & resp only)
- Facilitation and support of learning within a team
- Awareness of Quality Assurance/peer review process
Desirable
- Evidence of leading a change project
- Experience of quality assurance/peer review process
- Management and leadership experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Sound IT skills
- Good record keeping
- Awareness of local and national guidelines
- Evidence of developing clinical skills
Desirable
- Understanding of virtual ward concept, including the expectations from NHSE/I.
- Research experience
- Presentation skills
- Risk management awareness
- Audit experience and subsequent quality improvement
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and work autonomously.
- Positive attitude, self-motivated
- Able to manage and organise own workload with conflicting priorities.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Recognise own limitations.
- Work effectively with the MDT.
- Proactive in the continued development of the service
- Adaptable to meet service needs
- Enthusiasm to care for speciality Patients.
Desirable
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
- Willingness to rotate across areas.
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Demonstrates Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st level RGN with relevant professional registration
- ENB 997/998, Learning through Mentorship module or equivalent.
- Speciality related course at degree level or willingness to undertake (resp & cardio only)
- ARTP spirometry or willingness to undertake (resp only)
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and training.
- Leadership course
- Advanced communication course
- Advanced Life Support
- Speciality related course at degree level or willingness to undertake (frailty only)
Experience
Essential
- Significant, relevant (post registration) experience with two years or more in speciality area
- Care of specialty patients in an in-patient/outpatient/ community setting
- Ability to conduct nurse led clinics (cardio & resp only)
- Facilitation and support of learning within a team
- Awareness of Quality Assurance/peer review process
Desirable
- Evidence of leading a change project
- Experience of quality assurance/peer review process
- Management and leadership experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Sound IT skills
- Good record keeping
- Awareness of local and national guidelines
- Evidence of developing clinical skills
Desirable
- Understanding of virtual ward concept, including the expectations from NHSE/I.
- Research experience
- Presentation skills
- Risk management awareness
- Audit experience and subsequent quality improvement
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and work autonomously.
- Positive attitude, self-motivated
- Able to manage and organise own workload with conflicting priorities.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Recognise own limitations.
- Work effectively with the MDT.
- Proactive in the continued development of the service
- Adaptable to meet service needs
- Enthusiasm to care for speciality Patients.
Desirable
- Flexible approach to working hours and duties.
- Willingness to rotate across areas.
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Demonstrates Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
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
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).
