Specialist Practitioner

NHS; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a Band 7 Nurse Practitioner. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering advanced clinical care within the Virtual Ward. The successful candidate will need a current NMC registration, a V300 qualification, and experience in managing patients with complex needs. Flexibility to work across various healthcare settings is required, and a full UK driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification with at least 12 months experience.
• Proven experience in managing acutely unwell patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, autonomous care within the Virtual Ward.
• Identify and manage patients suitable for step-up or step-down care.
• Support and mentor junior staff and participate in teaching.

Skills

Clinical expertise in managing patients with complex needs

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills and digital literacy

Autonomous decision-making

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Relevant postgraduate community nursing/acute nursing qualification

Registered Independent non-medical prescriber

Job description

Job summary

The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic and flexible multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, responsive care to patients across the Virtual Ward. The role also includes in-reach responsibilities within the acute hospital and Accident & Emergency departments to identify patients suitable for step-up or step-down care within the Virtual Ward. There is an expectation of flexibility to work across the Virtual Ward, Urgent Community Response, and acute hospital settings, supporting seamless transitions of care and ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Key Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, with a minimum of 12 months prescribing experience
• Proven clinical expertise in managing patients with complex needs/acute experience/managing the acutely unwell patient
• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across services

Additional Information:

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 Nurse Practitioner within the Virtual Ward, you will deliver autonomous, advanced-level clinical practice that is firmly grounded in direct, compassionate care for patients, families, caseloads, and populations. Your role will encompass elements of clinical leadership, education, research, and service development, while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centered care.

As this is a community-based role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Job responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, autonomous care to patients within the Virtual Ward, using advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

Monitor patients remotely using a variety of digital platforms; therefore, strong IT skills and digital literacy are essential.

Identify and manage patients suitable for step-up or step-down care between acute, urgent, and community settings, including in-reach to Accident & Emergency and acute hospital wards.

Promote public health and wellbeing through the Making Every Contact Count approach, supporting individuals, carers, and families to make positive changes to their physical and mental health.

Support and mentor junior staff, contributing to their development and the overall capability of the team.

Developing and delivering teaching sessions to junior members of the team.

Actively participate in service improvement initiatives, research, and audit activities to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Accountabilities:

Ensuring safe and effective clinical practice through evidence-based care and adherence to professional standards.

Enhancing the patient experience by delivering compassionate, responsive, and personalised care.

Contributing effectively to the organisation's objectives, including integrated care delivery and admission avoidance.

Efficient and effective use of resources, ensuring value for money and sustainability.

Ability to request and interpret clinical investigations (i.e., bloods, ECG, etc.).

Flexibility in working across the Virtual Ward, Urgent Community Response, and Accident & Emergency Department, supporting seamless transitions of care under the front-door model.

Person Specification

Driving

Essential

• Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle

Clinical

Essential

• Relevant postgraduate community nursing/acute nursing qualification, training and experience
• Registered Independent non-medical prescriber
• Registered with professional body

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Employer details

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Wolverhampton Science Park

Wolverhampton

WV10 9RU

Employer's website

https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/