Job summary
Nottingham City Care is looking for an innovative, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join our existing senior nurses within the Virtual Ward team.
Our nurses are an integral part of our virtual ward. The role entails holistic assessment, planning, co-ordinating and delivering care as appropriate per the daily MDT, initiate and manage medical and nursing care interventions, lead care and co-ordinate partner agencies and stakeholders.
The Virtual ward provides clinical care and support for to patients who have an acute illness, but can be offered additional support, under the care of a medical consultant/GP, to enable them to be treated in their own homes, thereby preventing an unnecessary hospital admission. The Virtual Ward team are also able to provide support to patients who may be medically unwell but stable allowing them to be discharged back to their own homes earlier reducing the number of days required in hospital. The patients will remain on the virtual ward, under the care of a medical consultant/GP for up to 14 days.
The core hours of the virtual ward are 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.
You will be part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, working in collaboration with consultants, senior nurses, assistant practitioners, GPs, OTs, Pharmacists, secondary care, and social services.
Main duties of the job
- To provide appropriate and effective care management through the virtual ward pathway unnecessary hospital admission from the Community managing the active caseload and providing necessary oversight and support
- To holistically assess the needs of patients and carers, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care interventions.
- Embrace multi professional and partnership working to facilitate co-ordination, promotion of optimum health and social outcomes independence and self-care.
- Undertake virtual monitoring and escalate concerns to the daily MDT.
- Will be responsible for holistic assessments, implementation of care, overall co-ordination of self-care management or care management.
- Take responsibility for leading the shift on a regular basis.
About us
We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare
exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working
alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value
driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social
purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our
communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the
heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each
other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social
enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local
communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive
workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled,
LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are
currently under-represented within our organisation.
CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive
about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a
different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is
committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
Virtual wards support patients, who would otherwise be in hospital, to receive the acute care, remote monitoring, and treatment they need in their own home or usual place of residence. Virtual wards provide acute clinical care at home for a short duration (up to 14 days) as an alternative to care in hospital
Planning, co-ordinating and delivering care as appropriate per the daily MDT, initiate and manage medical and nursing care interventions, lead care and co-ordinate partner agencies and stakeholders.
To provide high quality holistic evidence-based care to patients / service users that is responsive, effective and efficient in line with the virtual ward model
To facilitate and support timely assessment, treatment and effective discharge from the virtual ward and prevent inappropriate admissions by supporting patients / clients to remain as independent as possible and maintain or improve their level of function and quality of life
The Virtual Ward core hours are 08.00 - 20.00 over 7 days.
Key Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
- To focus on people who would otherwise face unnecessarily prolonged hospital stays or inappropriate admission to acute inpatient care, long term residential care or continuing NHS in-patient care.
- To deliver high quality care to patients / service user on the community virtual ward
- To assess, plan and implement treatment programmes and take responsibility to ensure this is evaluated and amended as appropriate.
- To take lead with patient / service user management under direction of Advanced Clinical Practitioners/ acute consultants and lead clinicians .
- To provide education and advice service to patients / service users promoting independence and self-management techniques.
- To work at all times within the Codes of Professional Conduct.
- To encourage and promote flexibility and innovation within the team to meet the needs of the caseload population.
- To facilitate Public Health Initiatives by educating patient / service user on their health and well-being to promote independence whilst on the virtual ward.
- To lead and co-ordinate timely discharge from the virtual ward and prevent inappropriate hospital admissions.
- To act as Role Model to all team members.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous documentation to ensure timely, effective communication and data collection.
- Ensure that patient / service user documentation clearly demonstrates the organisational Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping.
- Be personally accountable for maintaining skills, knowledge and competence in the use of SystmOne
- Be aware of the Data Protection Act to ensure appropriate action is taken to always ensure confidentiality and the protection of patient / service user identifiable information.
- The post holder must ensure that caring with compassion is at the core of their practice. The post holder will act as a role model and will utilise their leadership skills to ensure that all staff treat patients in a compassionate manner demonstrating respect for their individual needs, privacy, and dignity
- Champion the roles and values of the virtual ward at all levels of the organisation and to a variety of health and social care professionals.
- Self-evaluate practice to ensure evidence-based care.
- Contribute to the wider development of practice by participating in research, audit, local and national presentations, networks, and publications.
- Educate and empower patients, carers, and care home staff to identify deterioration in condition and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed choices to safely manage their condition.
- Develop robust care plans with patients and carers to assist in the management of their condition and promote independence whilst on the virtual ward.
- Participate in the future training of health students and staff and other professional groups.
Communication
- Effectively communicate with the daily MDT, virtual ward colleagues, wider Integrated Teams, patients, and carers to ensure that the patients needs are identified, addressed, and appropriate information and advice is provided on discharge from the virtual ward.
- Facilitate effective communication between Primary, Secondary, Community, Social Care and Voluntary settings to promote best possible outcomes.
- Maintain high standards of documentation in line with NMC and trust policies and procedures.
- Ensure the implementation of the Virtual Ward concept for management of the most complex patients within the community.
Personal, Professional Development
- Actively engage in clinical supervision and mentorship
- Maintain a personal development plan and professional portfolio.
- Maintains professional development, encompassing mandatory requirements.
- Ensure revalidation is maintained.
Health, Safety and Security
- To be responsible for the promotion of best practice that ensures the health, safety and security of self, patients, and colleagues in accordance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the trust.
- Practice in accordance with the procedures and guidelines for the protection of vulnerable adults and child protection.
- Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times in accordance with data protection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
Virtual wards support patients, who would otherwise be in hospital, to receive the acute care, remote monitoring, and treatment they need in their own home or usual place of residence. Virtual wards provide acute clinical care at home for a short duration (up to 14 days) as an alternative to care in hospital
Planning, co-ordinating and delivering care as appropriate per the daily MDT, initiate and manage medical and nursing care interventions, lead care and co-ordinate partner agencies and stakeholders.
To provide high quality holistic evidence-based care to patients / service users that is responsive, effective and efficient in line with the virtual ward model
To facilitate and support timely assessment, treatment and effective discharge from the virtual ward and prevent inappropriate admissions by supporting patients / clients to remain as independent as possible and maintain or improve their level of function and quality of life
The Virtual Ward core hours are 08.00 - 20.00 over 7 days.
Key Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
- To focus on people who would otherwise face unnecessarily prolonged hospital stays or inappropriate admission to acute inpatient care, long term residential care or continuing NHS in-patient care.
- To deliver high quality care to patients / service user on the community virtual ward
- To assess, plan and implement treatment programmes and take responsibility to ensure this is evaluated and amended as appropriate.
- To take lead with patient / service user management under direction of Advanced Clinical Practitioners/ acute consultants and lead clinicians .
- To provide education and advice service to patients / service users promoting independence and self-management techniques.
- To work at all times within the Codes of Professional Conduct.
- To encourage and promote flexibility and innovation within the team to meet the needs of the caseload population.
- To facilitate Public Health Initiatives by educating patient / service user on their health and well-being to promote independence whilst on the virtual ward.
- To lead and co-ordinate timely discharge from the virtual ward and prevent inappropriate hospital admissions.
- To act as Role Model to all team members.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous documentation to ensure timely, effective communication and data collection.
- Ensure that patient / service user documentation clearly demonstrates the organisational Guidelines for Records and Record Keeping.
- Be personally accountable for maintaining skills, knowledge and competence in the use of SystmOne
- Be aware of the Data Protection Act to ensure appropriate action is taken to always ensure confidentiality and the protection of patient / service user identifiable information.
- The post holder must ensure that caring with compassion is at the core of their practice. The post holder will act as a role model and will utilise their leadership skills to ensure that all staff treat patients in a compassionate manner demonstrating respect for their individual needs, privacy, and dignity
- Champion the roles and values of the virtual ward at all levels of the organisation and to a variety of health and social care professionals.
- Self-evaluate practice to ensure evidence-based care.
- Contribute to the wider development of practice by participating in research, audit, local and national presentations, networks, and publications.
- Educate and empower patients, carers, and care home staff to identify deterioration in condition and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed choices to safely manage their condition.
- Develop robust care plans with patients and carers to assist in the management of their condition and promote independence whilst on the virtual ward.
- Participate in the future training of health students and staff and other professional groups.
Communication
- Effectively communicate with the daily MDT, virtual ward colleagues, wider Integrated Teams, patients, and carers to ensure that the patients needs are identified, addressed, and appropriate information and advice is provided on discharge from the virtual ward.
- Facilitate effective communication between Primary, Secondary, Community, Social Care and Voluntary settings to promote best possible outcomes.
- Maintain high standards of documentation in line with NMC and trust policies and procedures.
- Ensure the implementation of the Virtual Ward concept for management of the most complex patients within the community.
Personal, Professional Development
- Actively engage in clinical supervision and mentorship
- Maintain a personal development plan and professional portfolio.
- Maintains professional development, encompassing mandatory requirements.
- Ensure revalidation is maintained.
Health, Safety and Security
- To be responsible for the promotion of best practice that ensures the health, safety and security of self, patients, and colleagues in accordance with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the trust.
- Practice in accordance with the procedures and guidelines for the protection of vulnerable adults and child protection.
- Ensure that confidentiality is protected at all times in accordance with data protection.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered General Nurse,
- Evidence of working at a senior level
- Demonstrates continued professional development to maintain professional registration
- Degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience in a health-related subject e.g Specialist Practice Degree or Leadership Qualification.
- Able to demonstrate management competencies.
- Advanced clinical assessment courses (Top to toe/ Dreams)
Desirable
- Holds a mentorship qualification and has ability to provide mentorship to others
- LBR qualifications
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- End of Life Care
- Frailty / LTC modules
Special Requirements
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Teaching and assessing students.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- I.T skills including Word, Excel and electronic patient record systems
- Effective problem solving and decision making skills.
- Analytical and Diplomatic
- Motivated
- Able to lead by example
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Politically aware
- Confident to highlight and address under performance
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Awareness of the NHS Modernisation Agenda
- Ability to seek out current best practice based on research and evidence-based enquiry.
- Understanding of clinical risk assessments and risk management.
- Ability to deliver jointly managed care
Desirable
- People and Resource Management
- Case management for complex patients
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Acute care experience
- Community or primary care experience
- Multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of supervising and appraising staff
Desirable
- Team Leadership
- Caseload Management and experience of triaging of patients with a range of clinical conditions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered General Nurse,
- Evidence of working at a senior level
- Demonstrates continued professional development to maintain professional registration
- Degree level qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience in a health-related subject e.g Specialist Practice Degree or Leadership Qualification.
- Able to demonstrate management competencies.
- Advanced clinical assessment courses (Top to toe/ Dreams)
Desirable
- Holds a mentorship qualification and has ability to provide mentorship to others
- LBR qualifications
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- End of Life Care
- Frailty / LTC modules
Special Requirements
Essential
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Teaching and assessing students.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- I.T skills including Word, Excel and electronic patient record systems
- Effective problem solving and decision making skills.
- Analytical and Diplomatic
- Motivated
- Able to lead by example
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Politically aware
- Confident to highlight and address under performance
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Awareness of the NHS Modernisation Agenda
- Ability to seek out current best practice based on research and evidence-based enquiry.
- Understanding of clinical risk assessments and risk management.
- Ability to deliver jointly managed care
Desirable
- People and Resource Management
- Case management for complex patients
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously
- Acute care experience
- Community or primary care experience
- Multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of supervising and appraising staff
Desirable
- Team Leadership
- Caseload Management and experience of triaging of patients with a range of clinical conditions.
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).
