Senior Respiratory Virtual Ward Nurse

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Specialist Nurse for their Respiratory Virtual Ward. This role involves providing person-centered care to patients with chronic respiratory disease, managing both hospital care and home visits post-discharge. Ideal candidates will have experience at Band 6 or 7, and will be responsible for leading service improvements and ensuring comprehensive patient assessments across the Community Virtual Ward. You will join an expert team dedicated to maintaining patient independence and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for patients with chronic respiratory disease.
• Ability to lead service improvement and support junior staff.
• Knowledge of individual self-management plans for patients.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients living with chronic respiratory disease.
• Lead service improvement exercises and support staff competence.
• Triage referrals for appropriate patient recruitment.
• Oversee patient flow in the Community Virtual Ward.
• Perform home visits post-discharge.
• Work with respiratory teams to identify patients for follow-up.

Skills

Advanced nursing knowledge

Practical skills in respiratory care

Triage skills

Education

Nursing degree

Registered Nurse with Band 6/7 experience

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Specialist Nurse for their Respiratory Virtual Ward. This role involves providing person-centered care to patients with chronic respiratory disease, managing both hospital care and home visits post-discharge. Ideal candidates will have experience at Band 6 or 7, and will be responsible for leading service improvements and ensuring comprehensive patient assessments across the Community Virtual Ward. You will join an expert team dedicated to maintaining patient independence and high-quality care.