Job summary
Job Summary:
An exciting opportunity has become available for a dynamic Band 7 nurse or paramedic to join our Consultant led Virtual Ward team.
The Virtual Ward is a new and innovative integrated service with the aim to support patients to receive the care they need at home, rather than in hospital. There is growing evidence that demonstrates patient, system and public benefits to the Virtual ward model.
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust works in partnership with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust and Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust to deliver an acute care service within the community named Rapid Access Services.
Additionally, the Virtual Ward service (formed in December 2021) will now also be provided via the Rapid Access Services. Patients are admitted to the Virtual Ward as a form of early discharge from the local acute trusts while still under the care of a Consultant. This service offers a mix of conditions but will include patients requiring IV medication; Daily observations; Delirium care; At home suctioning support (Yankeur); and as the service grows, the presenting complaints accepted into the service will increase.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a core member of the daily virtual ward round, contributing clinical nursing expertise to MDT discussions, while actively advocating for our patient's needs
Liaise effectively with the MDT i.e. medical staff, therapists, pharmacists, community partners and patients to develop holistic care plans and coordinate provisions.
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation
Use an array of technology to support your day-to-day work such as; Doc Abode, Electronic patient records, Teams, Skype, etc
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, drawing on advanced physical assessment training and the latest evidence-based practices. You should demonstrate competence and confidence in formulating diagnoses, including consideration of differential diagnoses
Interpret clinical data including vital signs, NEWS2 scores, pathology results, and symptom progression to guide safe patient management
Support early recognition of deterioration and escalate appropriately to medical colleagues or emergency services when required
Promote and uphold clinical excellence, supporting evidence-based practice and ensuring all care meets professional and regulatory standards
About us
- Shift work (earlies, lates and long days) as well as flexible working opportunities
- Buy & Sell Annual Leave
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme: A free and confidential service to help with personal life
- Structured induction process using the New Starter Roadmap throughout the first 12 months and beyond
- A range of staff networks: The PRIDE@CNWL Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBT+) Network; Disabled Employees Network;Lived Experience of Mental Health Staff Network;Carers at Work Network; Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Network (BME)
- Discounts and savings at hundreds of retailers nationwide with My Trust Benefits: You can save money on your weekly food shops, household bills, toiletries, and cosmetics, cinema tickets, meals out and holidays or weekend breaks.
- Salary sacrifice scheme via VIVUP platform
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description section for detailed information regarding main responsibilities.
This role requires successful candidates to be able to engage in Therapeutic Management of Violence and Aggression (TMVA) training, including the use of force techniques and the ability to attend resuscitation training and perform CPR. This is because of the high-acuity nature of the ward / community environment and the need to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. The role is conditional upon candidates being able to engage in TMVA training and resus training during the course of their employment whilst undertaking this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description section for detailed information regarding main responsibilities.
This role requires successful candidates to be able to engage in Therapeutic Management of Violence and Aggression (TMVA) training, including the use of force techniques and the ability to attend resuscitation training and perform CPR. This is because of the high-acuity nature of the ward / community environment and the need to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. The role is conditional upon candidates being able to engage in TMVA training and resus training during the course of their employment whilst undertaking this role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration / Registered Paramedic with current HCPC registration.
- Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in Nursing/Paramedic Science
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Course
- Mentorship (Post Grad Module) or Practice Assessor / Supervisor Training
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Master's or working towards
Previous experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in Acute care including Critical Care, Emergency Care, Acute assessment units and/or Rapid Response. Minimum 3 years experience
- Understanding of the role of Primary care in admission prevention and supporting a timely discharge
- Evidence of working within the MDT
Desirable
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess and implement appropriate care plan and adapt plan depending on patient's response to treatment
- Ability to assess and identify the deteriorating patient
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills & decision- making skills
- Able to work confidently in an independent and autonomous role whilst being aware of own limitations
- Excellent medication knowledge and able to link pharmacology to patient's treatment and presentation
- Broad range of knowledge relating to multiple specialties
- Understanding of evidenced based practice
- Phlebotomy, IV Cannulation and IV therapy skills and knowledge (Including PICC and Central line) or willing to achieve on appointment
Attitudes, aptitudes , personal caracteristics
Essential
- Demonstrates CNWL SCARF core values
- Awareness of team work and able to perform to a high standard within a team framework
- Motivated to own personal development and encourages the entire team to continually develop irrespective of their discipline .
- Appraise, interpret and apply suggestions, recommendations and directives to improve services
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration / Registered Paramedic with current HCPC registration.
- Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in Nursing/Paramedic Science
- Advanced Clinical Assessment Course
- Mentorship (Post Grad Module) or Practice Assessor / Supervisor Training
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Master's or working towards
Previous experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in Acute care including Critical Care, Emergency Care, Acute assessment units and/or Rapid Response. Minimum 3 years experience
- Understanding of the role of Primary care in admission prevention and supporting a timely discharge
- Evidence of working within the MDT
Desirable
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess and implement appropriate care plan and adapt plan depending on patient's response to treatment
- Ability to assess and identify the deteriorating patient
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills & decision- making skills
- Able to work confidently in an independent and autonomous role whilst being aware of own limitations
- Excellent medication knowledge and able to link pharmacology to patient's treatment and presentation
- Broad range of knowledge relating to multiple specialties
- Understanding of evidenced based practice
- Phlebotomy, IV Cannulation and IV therapy skills and knowledge (Including PICC and Central line) or willing to achieve on appointment
Attitudes, aptitudes , personal caracteristics
Essential
- Demonstrates CNWL SCARF core values
- Awareness of team work and able to perform to a high standard within a team framework
- Motivated to own personal development and encourages the entire team to continually develop irrespective of their discipline .
- Appraise, interpret and apply suggestions, recommendations and directives to improve services
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.
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.
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).
