Registered Nurse - Frailty Virtual Ward

NHS ENGLAND; Highweek; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England is expanding Frailty Virtual Wards to provide care closer to home for patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital. The role focuses on compassionate home-based nursing, listening to carers and patients, and delivering high-quality care in partnership with the MDT.

You will work to respect patients' wishes, act as a role model, and contribute to service improvements. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Value everyone as an individual and actively support their right to have their voice heard in decisions about how their needs are met.
• Value differences and individuality, showing respect to all.
• Respond with humanity and kindness to every person by listening attentively and showing respect in all conversations.
• Respect each persons wishes while providing nursing care within their own home.
• Provide the highest quality of care by listening to and acting on feedback.
• Take personal responsibility for improving services by implementing change positively and contributing constructively and flexibly to multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions.
• Work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients and community.
• Help and support colleagues to work effectively together toward shared goals and objectives.
• Act as a role model, valuing everyones opinions and experiences.
• Recognise, appreciate, and value the contributions of others and the roles they play in a patients life.
• Strive to provide excellent, innovative services that enable people to live their lives to the fullest.
• Encourage and support individuals to improve their own health and wellbeing at every opportunity
• You will be required to have a full UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle with business insurance.

Job description

The NHS England ambition for Frailty Virtual Wards is to provide care closer to home to patients who would otherwise be admitted into hospital is gaining momentum in Devon.

Key responsibilities

Value everyone as an individual and actively support their right to have their voice heard in decisions about how their needs are met. Value differences and individuality, showing respect to all. Respond with humanity and kindness to every person by listening attentively and showing respect in all conversations. Respect each persons wishes while providing nursing care within their own home. Provide the highest quality of care by listening to and acting on feedback. Take personal responsibility for improving services by implementing change positively and contributing constructively and flexibly to multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions. Work in partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients and community. Help and support colleagues to work effectively together toward shared
goals and objectives. Act as a role model, valuing everyones opinions and experiences. Recognise, appreciate, and value the contributions of others and the roles they play in a patients life. Strive to provide excellent, innovative services that enable people to live their lives to the fullest. Encourage and support individuals to improve their own health and wellbeing at every opportunity You will be required to have a full UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle with business insurance.