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Virtual Ward Nurse

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Job summary

The Virtual Ward is an innovative ward allowing us to treat acutely unwell patients in their own homes.

We are a 24 hour seven day a week service. Patients are monitored remotely using Feebris remote monitoring technology. We take patients from all specialities.

We are a constantly evolving, innovative team who are constantly striving for excellence. If this sounds like you, please come and join us.

Full and part time hours available.

Interview Date: 28th March 2024

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

Details

Date posted

29 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

234-23-C3292-A

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY


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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Lead

Mike Waters

mike.waters@nnuh.nhs.uk

01603286286

Details

Date posted

29 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

234-23-C3292-A

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY


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