Job summary
Virtual Services Team
Band 6; Sister/ Charge Nurse
Following the exciting development of our Multispecialty Virtual Ward in conjunction with our partners within Bradford District and Craven we have a number of opportunities for roles within the service.
The Virtual Ward is an innovative service and the aim to is support people to receive care, support, and interventions within their own home, this improves the quality of care for the individuals, reduces the length of time people stay in hospital, reduces the need for people to be admitted to hospital and ensure beds are available to treat the acute admissions.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to gain experience and shape the development of the new service for the future. The role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team both within secondary care and the community providing care at home.
The successful applicant will encompass specific responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and expertise within a community setting. The post holder will help lead and coordinate the clinical, managerial, and educational requirements of the clinical area ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice and care are delivered as reflected by the Virtual Ward. They will ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users and work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles. The post holder will also deputise for the Virtual Services Team Manager and act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care. A full Driving license is essential for this role.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Closing date for applications isSunday 13th August 2023 (this date may change dependent on the response)
For further information please contact:
Team Manager Samantha Bull- 07586713946 samantha.bull@bthft.nhs.uk
Sister Hayley Towler- 07586714400 hayley.towler@bthft.nhs.uk
Sister Stacey Robinson 07586713927 stacey.robinson@bthft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Closing date for applications isSunday 13th August 2023 (this date may change dependent on the response)
For further information please contact:
Team Manager Samantha Bull- 07586713946 samantha.bull@bthft.nhs.uk
Sister Hayley Towler- 07586714400 hayley.towler@bthft.nhs.uk
Sister Stacey Robinson 07586713927 stacey.robinson@bthft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant Community / Ward based experience caring for patients with complex needs.
- Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience of using Systm one / BTHFT IT systems.
- Proven experience on managing a team, including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information.
- Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others.
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- Able to work as an effective team member.
- Able to manage difficult situations.
- Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the concept of virtual services
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- An understanding of resource management.
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice.
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc / 1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification / training / experience.
- Mentorship / teaching qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We are one team oWe trust each other and work together oWe talk clearly and honestly. oWe make every penny count. oWe get better all the time
- We care oWe are kind and compassionate. oWe take ownership and keep our word. oWe are passionate, proud and committed. oWe say thank you.
- We value people oWe respect each other and our patients oWe embrace difference oWe support each other oWe say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
Other requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant Community / Ward based experience caring for patients with complex needs.
- Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting.
Desirable
- Experience of using Systm one / BTHFT IT systems.
- Proven experience on managing a team, including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information.
- Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others.
- Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- Able to work as an effective team member.
- Able to manage difficult situations.
- Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the concept of virtual services
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice.
- An understanding of resource management.
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice.
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- BSc / 1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification / training / experience.
- Mentorship / teaching qualification.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We are one team oWe trust each other and work together oWe talk clearly and honestly. oWe make every penny count. oWe get better all the time
- We care oWe are kind and compassionate. oWe take ownership and keep our word. oWe are passionate, proud and committed. oWe say thank you.
- We value people oWe respect each other and our patients oWe embrace difference oWe support each other oWe say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
Other requirements
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).
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).
