Job summary
Would you like to be part of a new innovative, proactive, friendly, and supportive team?
The Virtual Ward is an exciting addition to the way we care for patients. Patients are cared for at home using wearable technology. Virtual ward nurses need to be dynamic, forward-thinking individuals with great problem solving and IT skills. The role requires flexibility of day and night shifts and the ability to occasionally work from home, so candidates will need a secure, confidential space to talk to patients.
Communication is key in virtual nursing, and we use a variety of communication methods and tools with both our and across the multidisciplinary team.
The service is continuously evolving so candidates will need to be adaptable to change and able to contribute to any new initiatives to improve patient care.
Interview Date: 20th December 2023
Main duties of the job
- Main duties include managing all aspects of care for a group of patients, from assessment and education prior to transfer to the Virtual Ward to their time on the ward and then discharge from the ward. Nurses are responsible for the assessment and monitoring of patients, using various methods from face to face assessment and video calling. Patients are presented on a virtual ward round daily and plans of care updated accordingly. The successful candidate will be responsible for checking the patients medications on EPMA and documenting that they are self- administered (unobserved) where appropriate and escalating any discrepancies.
- Work with all members of the Virtual Ward clinical team within the multi-disciplinary framework. Maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Virtual Ward Sister/Charge Nurse. Presenting patients on the daily ward round and carrying out planned care.
- Manage a case load of patients who are at home, assessing patients, planning care and liaising with the multidisciplinary team to provide the best and most appropriate care for patients. Being fully responsible for all aspects of patient care and record keeping.
About us
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
- To have successfully completed the Trusts preceptorship programme.
- Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.
- Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care without supervision remotely using Current Health technology.
- Carry out the daily virtual visits of patients.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following skills and experience will be required and are essential for the successful candidates:
- Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
- To have successfully completed the Trusts preceptorship programme.
- Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.
- Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care without supervision remotely using Current Health technology.
- Carry out the daily virtual visits of patients.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing / leading a team and co-ordinating workload
- At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Time management skills
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to develop IT and computer skills appropriate to the role
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing / leading a team and co-ordinating workload
- At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Time management skills
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to develop IT and computer skills appropriate to the role
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
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).
