Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse or AHP, with a broad set of clinical skills and the ability to provide effective operational leadership andmanagement to the virtual ward team. This role will require you to have overall responsibility for the caseloads within Virtual Ward to ensure that high quality, efficient and safe care is provided.
You will report into the Home First Community Service Manager who will support and guide you through regular 1-1 meetings and coaching of continuous improvement methods. This role will also give you experience of working with our partners within the wider Integrated Care System.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible leader who possesses the clinical, leadership and digital skills to promote quality improvement for alocal population. In return you will benefit from a structured and robust induction package and the development of competencies within a very supportive team.
The Virtual Ward Service covers 7days a week 8am-8pm
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical and operational leadership and transformation support within the developing Virtual ward service.
Leading and liaising with the clinical and non-clinical teams involved in the various services/Projects.
Producing /collating ongoing information to demonstrate service development achievements through data analysis via BI Dashboards.
Work in partnership with commissioning and provider services across Cheshire.
Support development and production of evaluation reports.
Contributing to the management of allocated Budget and other associated resources.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead, manage and co-ordinate the Virtual ward team and be professionally accountable for delivery of patient care, by members of a multidisciplinary team within the defined teams and be responsible for supervision and quality of their work.
To work with the Service Manager in the line management responsibility for both human and financial resources of the Virtual Ward Team.
To be responsible for implementing and monitoring adherence to agreed policies, protocols and clinical standards, ensuring the effective andefficient delivery of high-quality service provision within the bounds of clinical governance.
To take a lead role in the development and implementation of the Virtual Ward objectives.
To act as a clinical lead for patients with complex health needs supporting the delivery of expert clinical care and providing clinical leadership to allteam members within sphere of responsibility.
For full details please see the job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
To lead, manage and co-ordinate the Virtual ward team and be professionally accountable for delivery of patient care, by members of a multidisciplinary team within the defined teams and be responsible for supervision and quality of their work.
To work with the Service Manager in the line management responsibility for both human and financial resources of the Virtual Ward Team.
To be responsible for implementing and monitoring adherence to agreed policies, protocols and clinical standards, ensuring the effective andefficient delivery of high-quality service provision within the bounds of clinical governance.
To take a lead role in the development and implementation of the Virtual Ward objectives.
To act as a clinical lead for patients with complex health needs supporting the delivery of expert clinical care and providing clinical leadership to allteam members within sphere of responsibility.
For full details please see the job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/ AHP
- Leadership/management qualification
- Broad knowledge base of acute care and chronic conditions
- Evidence of study at level 7
Desirable
- Health assessment and clinical diagnostics course.
- Advanced Communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Wide understanding of community services, commissioning intentions and the Virtual Ward National Program.
- Knowledge of NMC/HCPC and local standards for record keeping and confidentiality
Desirable
- Awareness or experience of continuous improvement methodology
- Knowledge of Commissioning/Provider services
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Evidence clinical expertise and caseload management
- Ability to work flexibly in response to changing priorities
- Ability to work under pressure with a problem solving and positive attitude to change.
Desirable
- Awareness and application of digital technology.
Values and Behavious
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model.
- A listening, learning and leading approach and commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/ AHP
- Leadership/management qualification
- Broad knowledge base of acute care and chronic conditions
- Evidence of study at level 7
Desirable
- Health assessment and clinical diagnostics course.
- Advanced Communication skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Wide understanding of community services, commissioning intentions and the Virtual Ward National Program.
- Knowledge of NMC/HCPC and local standards for record keeping and confidentiality
Desirable
- Awareness or experience of continuous improvement methodology
- Knowledge of Commissioning/Provider services
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Evidence clinical expertise and caseload management
- Ability to work flexibly in response to changing priorities
- Ability to work under pressure with a problem solving and positive attitude to change.
Desirable
- Awareness and application of digital technology.
Values and Behavious
Essential
- Must be willing to act as a role model.
- A listening, learning and leading approach and commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
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).
