Job summary
This is an exciting and innovative opportunity for an individual who has a keen interest in digital health and technology. You will be responsible for supporting flow and capacity across the surgical division by enabling suitable patients to either have an earlier discharge or to prevent an inpatient admission, by providing acute hospital level care within their own homes.
Main duties of the job
Day to day management of cohorts of patients who are being cared for remotely; using digital technology to monitor and provide elements of their care. Working within local and national guidelines to provide assessment, treatment plans, escalations and evaluations.
Part of the overarching Trust Virtual Ward / Hospital@Home service, working within a multi professional team, working closely with acute and community practitioners.
About us
We are highly motivated, friendly and dynamic team. Our strong work ethic emphasises clear communication, patient understanding, and a commitment to safe and effective care delivery. It also includes fostering collaboration between team members, embracing new technologies, and adapting to the unique challenges of virtual healthcare.
We are constantly evolving, so staff need to be willing to learn new skills and adapt their practice to ensure optimal care delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based care for patients referred to the virtual ward / hospital@home service
- use remote monitoring and technology as part of care delivery
- manage clinical events and exercise clinical judgement to manage risk appropriately
- contribute to the development of the service and quality of care
- use professional judgement on when to escalate / seek help as appropriate
- role model the values of the organisation, service and wider healthcare system
- participate and contribute to new models of care and service redesign
- identify education and development needs of self and others
- demonstrate a commitment to research-based practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based care for patients referred to the virtual ward / hospital@home service
- use remote monitoring and technology as part of care delivery
- manage clinical events and exercise clinical judgement to manage risk appropriately
- contribute to the development of the service and quality of care
- use professional judgement on when to escalate / seek help as appropriate
- role model the values of the organisation, service and wider healthcare system
- participate and contribute to new models of care and service redesign
- identify education and development needs of self and others
- demonstrate a commitment to research-based practice
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of extensive Surgical nursing / AHP experience at Band 5 level or above
- Independent working and using own initiative
- Current and active professional registration
Desirable
- management & leadership qualification
- completion of bronze / silver QI
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of extensive Surgical nursing / AHP experience at Band 5 level or above
- Independent working and using own initiative
- Current and active professional registration
Desirable
- management & leadership qualification
- completion of bronze / silver QI
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).
