Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Nurse to join Lewisham's new and evolving Virtual Ward service.
The post holder will work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, proactive nursing care to patients in their own homes. This role supports early discharge from hospital and admission avoidance by providing virtual and face-to-face nursing assessments and interventions for patients with acute or complex health needs, particularly those living with frailty and long-term conditions.
Working under the guidance of a Geriatrician and supported by the wider Virtual Ward ACP team, the post holder will be supporting with assessing, planning, and implementing individualised care plans. They will play a key role in monitoring patient progress, providing education and support to patients and carers, and escalating concerns appropriately.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service at the forefront of integrated, patient-centred care that bridges acute and community settings. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential for community visits.
Main duties of the job
- To work with the multidisciplinary team across an integrated pathway of care to deliver quality standards in line with NICE guidance.
- To work with the wider team to ensure that all patients have equitable access to investigations, treatment and follow-up care.
- To work with the Geriatrician/ACP team to develop best practice in line with NICE guidance.
- To work with the team to develop guidelines to enhance optimal management of patients.
- To collect appropriate data against NICE guidance. To use audit as a tool to improve practice and evaluate services.
- To work with the team to implement recommendations from National audits and benchmarking.
- To identify objectives for own professional development which reflect local and national service needs, accessing advice, guidance and support as appropriate.
Please see the attached Job Description for more duties and responsibilities of the Job.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and share this with others to positively influence patient care.
- To develop own specialist clinical knowledge and skills and participate in the development of other staff
- To reflect on own practice through clinical supervision/mentorship
- To provide a comprehensive nursing service for patients with conditions within the specialty.
- To work in close liaison with the multi-disciplinary team across the pathway in order to meet the needs of patients and their famillies, and to aim for seamless care.
- To use clinical judgement and skills in decision making to manage this caseload of patients. To develop skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct appropriate intervention by completing both Advanced clinical assessment and independent prescribing modules
- To assist in the development of the service
- To vigorously promote the patients participation in decision-making, enabling informed choice of treatment.
- To contribute to any audits requested by the Trust, Commissioners or Nationally.
- To identify deteriorating patients and take the appropriate action to manage the situation, liaising with interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
- To obtain valid and effective consent from patients prior to any investigations and treatment.
Please see the attached Job Description for more duties and responsibilities of the Job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and share this with others to positively influence patient care.
- To develop own specialist clinical knowledge and skills and participate in the development of other staff
- To reflect on own practice through clinical supervision/mentorship
- To provide a comprehensive nursing service for patients with conditions within the specialty.
- To work in close liaison with the multi-disciplinary team across the pathway in order to meet the needs of patients and their famillies, and to aim for seamless care.
- To use clinical judgement and skills in decision making to manage this caseload of patients. To develop skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct appropriate intervention by completing both Advanced clinical assessment and independent prescribing modules
- To assist in the development of the service
- To vigorously promote the patients participation in decision-making, enabling informed choice of treatment.
- To contribute to any audits requested by the Trust, Commissioners or Nationally.
- To identify deteriorating patients and take the appropriate action to manage the situation, liaising with interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
- To obtain valid and effective consent from patients prior to any investigations and treatment.
Please see the attached Job Description for more duties and responsibilities of the Job.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse Level 1 register
- 1st Level Degree or equivalent
- Teaching / assessment Qualification
Desirable
- History Taking Course Specialist course
- Independent Prescribing
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
- Flexible approach to changing situations
- Car driver
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective decision making
- Good time management , prioritisation and organisational skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
- Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Good IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum five years post-registration experience
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Previous experience in the specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NMC registered Nurse Level 1 register
- 1st Level Degree or equivalent
- Teaching / assessment Qualification
Desirable
- History Taking Course Specialist course
- Independent Prescribing
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
- Flexible approach to changing situations
- Car driver
Skills, Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective decision making
- Good time management , prioritisation and organisational skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
- Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Good IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Minimum five years post-registration experience
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Previous experience in the specialty
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).
