Job summary
The newly created Digital Health Service will be responsible for the clinical assessment and monitoring of Virtual Ward patients alongside the senior clinical assessment and care navigation of the acutely unwell adult that has been referred via the Urgent Single Point of Access.
The Senior Clinical Assessor/Navigator role will have dual function:
Care Navigation and identification of clinical service for any acutely unwell adult referred
Clinically assess and offer digital remote monitoring of Virtual Ward patients upon the green caseload, identifying deterioration and managing escalation to the Senior Clinicians in VW
The role will require clinical skills of assessment, alongside the ability to utilise digital equipment and telephony systems to support the role within the Digital Health Service.
Main duties of the job
Collaborate with referring HCP and provide the appropriate delivery of patient care and clinical and professional advice that will result in effective navigation of the patient to the appropriate service
Develop clinical skills in the assessment of acutely ill patients via the Digital, remote technology.
Provide the delivery of evidence based nursing care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
The post holder will work as part of the Digital Hub team and after accepting the referral will ensure that the correct triage tool is utilised to support effective care navigation to identified services within Stockport. The service Standard Operating Procedure will be adhered to alongside use of the Directory of Service DOS
The post holder will ensure the patient is navigated to the correct department and team ensuring electronic records are contemporaneously completed and referral is accurately transferred.
The post holder will be responsible for direct bookable appointments into identified services via Adastra and be compliant with the protocol and guideline for its use.
If appropriate will signpost the referrer or patient to appropriate alternative services.
Adhere to Professional Codes of Practice
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The newly created Digital Health Service will be responsible for the clinical assessment and monitoring of Virtual Ward patients alongside the senior clinical assessment and care navigation of the acutely unwell adult that has been referred via the Urgent Single Point of Access.
The Senior Clinical Assessor/Navigator role will have dual function:
Care Navigation and identification of clinical service for any acutely unwell adult referred
Clinically assess and offer digital remote monitoring of Virtual Ward patients upon the green caseload, identifying deterioration and managing escalation to the Senior Clinicians in VW
The role will require clinical skills of assessment, alongside the ability to utilise digital equipment and telephony systems to support the role within the Digital Health Service.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The newly created Digital Health Service will be responsible for the clinical assessment and monitoring of Virtual Ward patients alongside the senior clinical assessment and care navigation of the acutely unwell adult that has been referred via the Urgent Single Point of Access.
The Senior Clinical Assessor/Navigator role will have dual function:
Care Navigation and identification of clinical service for any acutely unwell adult referred
Clinically assess and offer digital remote monitoring of Virtual Ward patients upon the green caseload, identifying deterioration and managing escalation to the Senior Clinicians in VW
The role will require clinical skills of assessment, alongside the ability to utilise digital equipment and telephony systems to support the role within the Digital Health Service.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require a Standard DBS check at a cost of £26.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse.
- Degree qualification or experience to demonstrate level of working
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills module or equivalent or working towards.
- Urgent care / emergency room Experience/community speciality or educational qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Has specialist knowledge of a broad range of medical conditions and treatments within sphere of responsibility.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Able to demonstrate leadership development
Desirable
- Evidence/ experience of digital monitoring of patients
Experience
Essential
- Experience of responding to sudden and unplanned changes in medical conditions.
- Experience of making autonomous decisions
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of managing a team and day to day workload.
Desirable
- Experience working within "Rapid/Crisis response" situations
skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work under pressure.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrates planning and organisational skills to deploy staffing resource.
work related circumstances
Essential
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse.
- Degree qualification or experience to demonstrate level of working
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills module or equivalent or working towards.
- Urgent care / emergency room Experience/community speciality or educational qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Has specialist knowledge of a broad range of medical conditions and treatments within sphere of responsibility.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Able to demonstrate leadership development
Desirable
- Evidence/ experience of digital monitoring of patients
Experience
Essential
- Experience of responding to sudden and unplanned changes in medical conditions.
- Experience of making autonomous decisions
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of managing a team and day to day workload.
Desirable
- Experience working within "Rapid/Crisis response" situations
skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work under pressure.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrates planning and organisational skills to deploy staffing resource.
work related circumstances
Essential
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).
