Senior Virtual Frailty Ward Nurse

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Rochford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the South East Essex Virtual Frailty Ward service. This important post will work alongside a team of Consultant Geriatricians, Community Nurses, Therapists, and Health Care Assistants in the provision of the Frailty Virtual Ward working in the community, in the patient's own home.

You will be part of a high profile service to help alleviate current pressures in the NHS. The service will reduce demand for inpatient beds and on Emergency Departments and optimise patient experience by enabling them to receive safe clinical specialist care in the comfort of their own home.

If you are a dynamic individual, keen to take on a new challenge and develop this innovative and unique role we would love to hear from you. You will need experience as a qualified nurse and be able to drive.

About Us

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.

What We Offer

EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role.

Please note that staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.

Important Notice: Recently the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 which amended on 22 July 2021 and come into force on 11 November 2021 that anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or who are required as part of their role to be deployed to a CQC registered care home are required to have had both their COVID vaccinations, unless they are exempt. This is therefore a requirement of this role and will form part of our pre-employment checks.