Virtual Ward Coordinator

Care Plus Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Grimsby is seeking an experienced team member for the Virtual Ward team. This position plays a key role in coordinating care for patients transitioning between hospital and home environments, ensuring quality and effective care delivery. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in primary or community care and be proficient in collaborative practices within multi-disciplinary teams. The position offers a supportive work culture and requires a commitment to flexible hours, including weekends.

Benefits

Pension scheme

CPD/development opportunities

Family-friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience in primary or community care.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams for optimum care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical care for patients on the Virtual Ward.
• Support innovation in nursing practices.
• Monitor and review care plans with staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Patient care assessment

Disease management

Job description

Virtual Ward Team – Overview

The Virtual Ward Teams are based within North Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals (NLaG) at both Grimsby and Scunthorpe sites, to support patients from the hospital and community. The Team co‑ordinates the patient care and transition within a multi‑disciplinary team environment both in Acute and Community Care. This role will be pivotal in organising and ensuring the right care is identified and delivered by the right teams, so patients can remain looked after in their own home environments enabling better outcomes for patients wellbeing and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• As part of the Virtual Ward Team, delegated responsibility for the clinical co‑ordination of people that have been stepped up or stepped down onto the Virtual Ward which includes assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis, ensuring delivery of quality care to people who often have complex needs in their own home, as an alternative to acute bedded care.
• Participate in innovation and evidence‑based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the Virtual Ward clinical team in close liaison with the Advanced Clinical Practitioner and the Virtual Ward Clinical Lead.
• Ensure that staff on shift are regularly monitoring and reviewing in‑line with the care plan.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post‑registration experience, working autonomously in primary or community care.
• Experience working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team with multi agencies to optimise and promote the best care.

About Care Plus Group

Care Plus Group is an employee‑owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

Benefits & Working Conditions

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family‑friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. 37.5 hours per week, you will be required to work a rota pattern which includes weekends and Bank Holidays. Permanent.

Salary and Contract

Salary Range: £36,806 - £44,717 pro rata per annum.