Job summary
To
act as a senior clinical professional within acute frailty virtual ward. Liaising
with the ACFVW team and colleagues across the wider social and health care
environment to promote, maintain and enhance effective multidisciplinary
patient care.
To
act as an independent practitioner who provides advice to patients and staff
which contributes to, history taking, assessment, diagnosis, plan of care and
treatment of patients.
Possess
and demonstrate extended skills in the management of a wide range of health
care problems i.e. elderly medicine and chronic disease management
Maintain
a high standard of clinical work when carrying out clinical procedures.
Responsible
for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.
Ensure
compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate
colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous
improvement.
Exercise
professional independent and clinical judgement in managing or referring
clients to a variety of primary and secondary care services as appropriate
Be equipped with
leadership skills to drive the team to efficient and safe working practice and
improved care for patients
Main duties of the job
Co-ordinate
and deliver the day-to-day supervision of the team as shift leader.
Act
as a resource for other members of the Virtual ward clinical team.
In
collaboration with the Team Leader promote the development and effectiveness of
the nurse-led service utilizing a multi-skilled team approach.
Maintain
effective channels of communication both within the virtual ward, WHH and
across the wider health and social care economy.
Promote
and maintain the quality and standards of The Virtual ward services in
accordance with organisational and Trust Clinical Governance requirements.
Facilitate
a culture, which promotes and maintains best practice utilising current and
best evidence, as well as culture of civility and respect.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bridgewater
Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust plan to integrate and form a new organisation on
the 1st April 2026. As such, if your start date is on or after
1st April 2026, you will be employed by the newly formed organisation.
Should you join Bridgewater prior to this date, your employment will
automatically transfer into the new organisation. We are confident that this
transition will provide new opportunities and a continued commitment to
excellence in patient care.
Managerial
- Supervise and maintain high standards of professional care in accordance with current NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Professional Practice and ethical considerations.
- Provide a supportive environment for staff, take responsibility for and perform in clinical supervision and personal development planning.
- Assist the team leader / Operational Manager in shaping and developing a nurse-led service, which is welcoming and effective to the needs of service users.
- Participate in the development of an effective nurse-led service utilising a holistic, health needs approach for frail patients
- Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures and clinical guidelines as appropriate, proposing changes where necessary.
- Day to day supervision of the team, which includes the allocation, planning and organisation of the workforce, and work planning for the virtual ward, allocation of caseload, reallocating work and tasks as required to meet the demands of the service and patient needs, referring to alternative services as required.
Leadership
Fulfil the role of coordinator on a day-to day basis/ as and when required and assist the team leader in fulfilling the operational requirements of the service within budgetary limits.
Delegate responsibility where appropriate and encourage a culture where flexibility and adaptability are positively encouraged.
Support and maintain the focus of the nurse-led service.
Adopt and promote a positive approach to change.
Actively participate in and promote the development of professional nursing practice.
Clinical
Exercise a high degree of clinical independence and professional judgement, treating independently within the virtual ward and where necessary referring to a range of primary organisations.
Provide specialised advice when reviewing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health care problems.
Assess health care needs of patients, diagnose treat and manage as appropriate. Referring to care services as appropriate
Possess proven skills in the management of a wide range of health care problems i.e. Minor illness, wound care, chronic disease management.
Provide health promotion education.
Undertake a range of clinical procedures, which may include venepuncture, wound care
Initiate and conduct clinical investigations as appropriate.
Exercise independent and delegated prescribing rights in accordance with current and legal and ICB criteria, and within the clinical situation.
Identify at risk patients and manage appropriately in accordance with national and local policy and procedures i.e. vulnerable children, adults and child protection.
Collaborate with the team leader /Operational Manager in the co-ordination of services and patients.
Act as an advocate for the patient at all times.
Offer a complementary service to that of other health care providers within the local health economy
Utilizing own professional knowledge and skills, act as a resource for other members of the virtual ward
Empower colleagues and clients and demonstrate the ability to facilitate effective clinical practice based on best evidence
Possess a clear understanding of legal and ethical issues, professional accountability and responsibility.
Using judgement and analytical skills when reviewing patients, lab results with specialised needs and conditions, changing treatments as required.
Able to adopt manual handling techniques safely when manoeuvring patients during the course of their care.
Ability to concentrate frequently when assessing patients needs and providing specialist care.
Registered Prescribers (if applicable)
To safely and effectively prescribe medication to patients, as an independent prescriber.
To apply knowledge of drug actions in prescribing practice.
To understand the legislation relevant to the practice of nurse prescribing.
To understand the roles and relationships of others involved in prescribing, supplying and administering of medicines.
Training and Education
Participate and engage in the identification of education and training needs of the team.
Demonstrate a positive commitment to the training and education of pre and post
Identify and disseminate best practice through evidence, clinical guidelines and benchmarking.
Maintain and develop own clinical and professional expertise by participation in Clinical Supervision and Personal Development Planning, in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of conduct, and scope of professional Practice.
Participate in formal and informal teaching sessions to promote clinical excellence within the team
Research and Audit
- Promote a research culture within the virtual ward and actively promote the use, publication and dissemination of research evidence.
Communication
- Engage in collaborative working with colleagues in primary, secondary and social care.
- Maintain and promote effective communication and working relationships with colleagues across the local health economy.
- Maintain effective systems of communication and referral both within the team and across primary and secondary care.
- Promote and maintain effective comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with local and NMC guidelines for record keeping.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times in accordance with local and National requirements.
- Demonstrate professional skills in facilitating effective and clear communication in dealing with sensitive or volatile situations/issues i.e. child protection, alcohol/drug abuse, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic diversity, mental illness, domestic violence, physical deformity and others.
- Possess and demonstrate cultural competence by interacting effectively with clients from many backgrounds.
- Utilise the Trust e-mail communication system.
- Utilise a variety of systems to communicate clinical information in accordance with the requirements of the data protection act (fax, telephone, letter and email)
- Utilise personal skills to facilitate effective and clear communication with clients to ensure collaborative health care concordance with recommended advice and treatment.
- Provide and receive highly complex communication in relation to highly specialised advice to patients that are seen within virtual ward. This will include patients with learning disabilities and mental health issues, as well as patients where there are barriers to understanding.
Please see full Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bridgewater
Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Teaching
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust plan to integrate and form a new organisation on
the 1st April 2026. As such, if your start date is on or after
1st April 2026, you will be employed by the newly formed organisation.
Should you join Bridgewater prior to this date, your employment will
automatically transfer into the new organisation. We are confident that this
transition will provide new opportunities and a continued commitment to
excellence in patient care.
Managerial
- Supervise and maintain high standards of professional care in accordance with current NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Professional Practice and ethical considerations.
- Provide a supportive environment for staff, take responsibility for and perform in clinical supervision and personal development planning.
- Assist the team leader / Operational Manager in shaping and developing a nurse-led service, which is welcoming and effective to the needs of service users.
- Participate in the development of an effective nurse-led service utilising a holistic, health needs approach for frail patients
- Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures and clinical guidelines as appropriate, proposing changes where necessary.
- Day to day supervision of the team, which includes the allocation, planning and organisation of the workforce, and work planning for the virtual ward, allocation of caseload, reallocating work and tasks as required to meet the demands of the service and patient needs, referring to alternative services as required.
Leadership
Fulfil the role of coordinator on a day-to day basis/ as and when required and assist the team leader in fulfilling the operational requirements of the service within budgetary limits.
Delegate responsibility where appropriate and encourage a culture where flexibility and adaptability are positively encouraged.
Support and maintain the focus of the nurse-led service.
Adopt and promote a positive approach to change.
Actively participate in and promote the development of professional nursing practice.
Clinical
Exercise a high degree of clinical independence and professional judgement, treating independently within the virtual ward and where necessary referring to a range of primary organisations.
Provide specialised advice when reviewing patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed health care problems.
Assess health care needs of patients, diagnose treat and manage as appropriate. Referring to care services as appropriate
Possess proven skills in the management of a wide range of health care problems i.e. Minor illness, wound care, chronic disease management.
Provide health promotion education.
Undertake a range of clinical procedures, which may include venepuncture, wound care
Initiate and conduct clinical investigations as appropriate.
Exercise independent and delegated prescribing rights in accordance with current and legal and ICB criteria, and within the clinical situation.
Identify at risk patients and manage appropriately in accordance with national and local policy and procedures i.e. vulnerable children, adults and child protection.
Collaborate with the team leader /Operational Manager in the co-ordination of services and patients.
Act as an advocate for the patient at all times.
Offer a complementary service to that of other health care providers within the local health economy
Utilizing own professional knowledge and skills, act as a resource for other members of the virtual ward
Empower colleagues and clients and demonstrate the ability to facilitate effective clinical practice based on best evidence
Possess a clear understanding of legal and ethical issues, professional accountability and responsibility.
Using judgement and analytical skills when reviewing patients, lab results with specialised needs and conditions, changing treatments as required.
Able to adopt manual handling techniques safely when manoeuvring patients during the course of their care.
Ability to concentrate frequently when assessing patients needs and providing specialist care.
Registered Prescribers (if applicable)
To safely and effectively prescribe medication to patients, as an independent prescriber.
To apply knowledge of drug actions in prescribing practice.
To understand the legislation relevant to the practice of nurse prescribing.
To understand the roles and relationships of others involved in prescribing, supplying and administering of medicines.
Training and Education
Participate and engage in the identification of education and training needs of the team.
Demonstrate a positive commitment to the training and education of pre and post
Identify and disseminate best practice through evidence, clinical guidelines and benchmarking.
Maintain and develop own clinical and professional expertise by participation in Clinical Supervision and Personal Development Planning, in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of conduct, and scope of professional Practice.
Participate in formal and informal teaching sessions to promote clinical excellence within the team
Research and Audit
- Promote a research culture within the virtual ward and actively promote the use, publication and dissemination of research evidence.
Communication
- Engage in collaborative working with colleagues in primary, secondary and social care.
- Maintain and promote effective communication and working relationships with colleagues across the local health economy.
- Maintain effective systems of communication and referral both within the team and across primary and secondary care.
- Promote and maintain effective comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with local and NMC guidelines for record keeping.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times in accordance with local and National requirements.
- Demonstrate professional skills in facilitating effective and clear communication in dealing with sensitive or volatile situations/issues i.e. child protection, alcohol/drug abuse, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic diversity, mental illness, domestic violence, physical deformity and others.
- Possess and demonstrate cultural competence by interacting effectively with clients from many backgrounds.
- Utilise the Trust e-mail communication system.
- Utilise a variety of systems to communicate clinical information in accordance with the requirements of the data protection act (fax, telephone, letter and email)
- Utilise personal skills to facilitate effective and clear communication with clients to ensure collaborative health care concordance with recommended advice and treatment.
- Provide and receive highly complex communication in relation to highly specialised advice to patients that are seen within virtual ward. This will include patients with learning disabilities and mental health issues, as well as patients where there are barriers to understanding.
Please see full Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Current registration
- First Level Degree
- Advanced Clinical Skills Module at Post Grad/Masters Level i.e. diagnostics or examination or working towards
- Independent nurse prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Mentorship Qualification.
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to Problem solving
- Effective time management and prioritisation
- Personal resilience
- Commitment
- Enthusiasm
- Assertiveness
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to travel independently across the borough
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- Ability to undertake physical care
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and current experience in Urgent care and/or primary care with extensive clinical skills and knowledge
- Experience of working in an emergency/first contact role and/or crisis management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Proficient IT Skills
Desirable
- A variety of settings i.e. hospital and community with extensive knowledge of chronic and long-term conditions
- Integrated team working across health and social care
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Advanced Clinical skills/specialist knowledge.
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Advanced clinical judgement
- Effective communication
- Risk management
- Ability to Self-manage
- Legal and ethical issues
- Cultural and diversity issues
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Project work
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Current registration
- First Level Degree
- Advanced Clinical Skills Module at Post Grad/Masters Level i.e. diagnostics or examination or working towards
- Independent nurse prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Mentorship Qualification.
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to Problem solving
- Effective time management and prioritisation
- Personal resilience
- Commitment
- Enthusiasm
- Assertiveness
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to travel independently across the borough
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- Ability to undertake physical care
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant and current experience in Urgent care and/or primary care with extensive clinical skills and knowledge
- Experience of working in an emergency/first contact role and/or crisis management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Proficient IT Skills
Desirable
- A variety of settings i.e. hospital and community with extensive knowledge of chronic and long-term conditions
- Integrated team working across health and social care
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Advanced Clinical skills/specialist knowledge.
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Advanced clinical judgement
- Effective communication
- Risk management
- Ability to Self-manage
- Legal and ethical issues
- Cultural and diversity issues
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Project work
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).
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).
