Job summary
The role involves monitoring patients and providing treatment and care remotely, utilising state of the art technology via a Virtual Ward.
The Virtual Ward is a self-contained unit, which will allow you to develop your knowledge in respiratory pathways. We can offer you flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to split your time between the Virtual Ward and the Respiratory Ward.
The Virtual Ward has several benefits for patients; it allows them to receive treatments and monitoring in the comfort of their own home. This, in turn, means that the Trust has the capacity to treat the sickest patients in the acute setting.
Main duties of the job
- onitoring patients' observations and treatments remotely
- Frequent contact with patients via video calls (similar to Microsoft Office Teams)
- Making decisions on treatment, in accordance with agreed pathways and protocols
- Working closely with the multidisciplinary respiratory team to identify patients who are suitable to be transferred to the Virtual Ward
- Liaising with all services including; in-patient wards, out-patient departments, GPs, care homes, nursing homes and the local community Trust
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse
- Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing
Desirable
- Evidence of further education since qualification eg diploma/degree/masters
- Mentorship/Preceptorship course (or equivalent
- Intermediate Life Support provider
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
- Knowledge of a general hospital setting
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
- Proficient clinician and clinical role model
Desirable
- Experience at Band 5 level or equivalent in an acute care setting
- Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centered care
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to reflect on practice, accepts criticism and act constructively
- Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable
- Utilities a problem-solving approach to work
Desirable
- IT/keyboard skills
- Commitment to teaching others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse
- Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing
Desirable
- Evidence of further education since qualification eg diploma/degree/masters
- Mentorship/Preceptorship course (or equivalent
- Intermediate Life Support provider
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS
- Knowledge of a general hospital setting
- Demonstrates a commitment to professional development
- Proficient clinician and clinical role model
Desirable
- Experience at Band 5 level or equivalent in an acute care setting
- Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centered care
- Effective organisational skills
- Ability to reflect on practice, accepts criticism and act constructively
- Understanding of own accountability, responsible and reliable
- Utilities a problem-solving approach to work
Desirable
- IT/keyboard skills
- Commitment to teaching others
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).
