Virtual Ward Advanced Nurse Practitioner Band 7

HCRG Care Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Advanced Nurse Practitioner to enhance patient care and reduce hospital admissions. In this pivotal role, you will manage complex virtual ward patients, ensuring they receive proactive and high-quality care. Collaborating with the Urgent Care Rapid Response team, you will play a vital part in shaping a high-quality Virtual Ward service tailored to community needs. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about transforming health and care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Discounts on everyday purchases

Access to wages as earned

Mental and physical wellbeing support

eLearning and career pathways

Free tea, coffee, and milk

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-registration experience in community/acute nursing.
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and mentorship qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex virtual ward patients and provide proactive care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for seamless patient care.

Skills

Patient Management

Clinical Assessment

Nursing Care

Leadership

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse

Mentorship Qualification

Post Graduate Community Nursing Qualification

Leadership Training

Tools

NMC Registration

Job description

Are you an Advanced Nurse Practitioner passionate about improving patient outcomes and reducing hospital admissions? We are seeking a skilled Band 7 Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our DGS (Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley) Virtual Ward team at HCRG Care Group.

In this dynamic role, you will take responsibility for managing complex virtual ward patients, providing proactive care to prevent hospital admissions and support early discharge. You’ll work closely with the Urgent Care Rapid Response team and other community services to ensure safe and effective care for patients with complex needs, including those requiring intermittent or continuous monitoring. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues to integrate care pathways across both community and acute settings, ensuring seamless patient care.

Working alongside the clinical lead, you will help shape the delivery of a high-quality, efficient, and safe Virtual Ward service, in line with NHSE guidance and tailored to meet the needs of our local population.

A driving license and access to a car for work purposes are required for this role.

Package Description
As a Band 7 Advanced Nurse Practitioner for the Virtual Ward DGS, you will receive access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

1. AFC Band 7 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions (Salary within banding, discussed and agreed based on previous salary with evidence provided).
2. Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers.
3. Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies.
4. Online and face-to-face help with your mental and physical wellbeing.
5. Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways, and opportunities for continuing professional development.
6. An open, just culture where you’re encouraged to implement ideas that can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care.
7. Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base location.

Main Responsibilities
As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will be responsible for the following:

Clinical/Professional:

1. Provide specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients suitable for Virtual Ward (VW) care in liaison with the multidisciplinary teams (MDT).
2. Initiate agreed range of diagnostic tests.
3. Refer to other disciplines/professions when required.
4. Support patients to self-manage, monitor their condition, and make informed choices.
5. Be responsible for gaining intravenous access and administration of prescribed medication for patients.

Liaison:

1. Promote the service and support clinical staff to facilitate the safe, effective, and appropriate transfer of patients identified as suitable for VW care.
2. Work with and be responsible for the case management of patients identified for VW.
3. Attend multidisciplinary meetings and participate in cascading information from these meetings to relevant parties.

Management/Leadership:

1. Management and co-ordination of patient care.
2. Develop patient condition specific management plans with medical staff to improve patient clinical management.
3. Ensure other nursing staff are aware of pathways and procedures relating to VW.

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be / have:

1. Registered Nurse, current registration with the NMC.
2. Mentorship qualification.
3. Relevant post graduate Community Nursing/Acute Nursing specialty qualification/training.
4. Registered Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.
5. Leadership qualification/training.

Experience

1. Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience, including at least 2 years working in a supervisory/managerial capacity at minimum band 7 level within a community/acute nursing setting.
2. Evidence of enhanced clinical practice at Masters level in relevant specialty.
3. Experience of effective budget and resource management.
4. Initiating research and/or audit and implementing changes/improvements in practice.
5. Experience of initiating, managing and evaluating change.
6. Experience of giving presentations to a wide audience.
7. Car driver and able to travel across DGS.

Desirable

1. Management Qualification.
2. Post Registration Teaching Qualification.
3. Experience of presentations outside of own organisation.
4. Experience of teaching on higher educational award courses.

About The Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.

While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we may need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit our website.