Virtual Ward Coordinator

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider is seeking a Virtual Ward Clinical Co-Ordinator in Grimsby. This role entails clinical coordination of patients to ensure they receive the appropriate care in their homes. Applicants should have at least 2 years' experience in primary or community care and work well in a multi-disciplinary team. The position offers competitive salary ranging from £36,806 to £44,717 annually, with a rota requiring weekend and holiday work. Full-time position with flexible working hours.

Benefits

Full induction programme

CPD and development opportunities

Optional pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in primary or community care.
• Experience in virtual ward services.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the clinical care of patients.
• Ensure the delivery of quality care.
• Monitor and review care plans.

Skills

Experience of triaging patients

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Team working skills

Knowledge of best practice in virtual ward services

Education

Professional registration (registered nurse, paramedic, AHP)

Evidence of CPD at diploma level in related subject

Job description

The Virtual Ward Teams are based withinNorth Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals (NLaG) at both Grimsby and Scunthorpesites, to support patients from the hospital and community. The Teamco-ordinates the patient care and transition within a multi -disciplinary teamenvironment both in Acute and Community Care. This role will be pivotal inorganising and ensuring the right care is identified and delivered by the rightteams, so patients can remain looked after in their own home environmentsenabling better outcomes for patients wellbeing and recovery.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currentlyregistered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Virtual Ward Clinical Co-Ordinator

Based at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, butmay be required to work at Scunthorpe General Hospital or any location withinNE Lincolnshire

37.5 hours per week, you will be required to work a rota pattern whichincludes weekends and Bank Holidays.

Permanent

As part ofthe Virtual Ward Team, you have delegated responsibility for the clinicalco-ordination of people that have been stepped up or stepped down on to the VirtualWard which includes assessment of care needs, the development, implementationand evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shiftbasis, ensuring delivery of quality care to people, who often have complexneeds in their own home, as alternative to acute bedded care. The role willparticipate in innovation and evidence-based nursing practice throughprofessional leadership and supporting the Virtual Ward clinical team in closeliaison with the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and the Virtual Ward ClinicalLead. You are responsible for ensuring that staff on shift are regularlymonitoring and reviewing in-line with the care plan.

You will have a minimum of 2 years postregistration experience, working autonomously in primary or community care.

You will be experienced working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with multi agencies to optimise and promote the best care.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, establishedin 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employover 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture wehave developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvementof our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NELincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awardsincluding winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold thehighest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducingour carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions includingoptional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Providerclosed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programmeand an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognisecontinuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposesof annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a waywhich supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer,committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the samecommitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer,we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Job responsibilities

The job description is attached as a separatedocument with the person specification please refer to this for moreinformation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Professional registration (e.g. registered nurse, paramedic, AHP)
• Evidence of CPD at diploma level in related subject or equivalent experience

Experience

• 2 years post registration experience
• Experience of working autonomously
• Evidence of working clinically at a senior level
• Community or primary care experience
• Multi-disciplinary working
• Team Leadership and Caseload Management
• Participation in research projects
• Auditing and benchmarking
• Providing clinical supervision
• Experience in virtual ward services

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience of triaging patients with a range of clinical conditions and complex needs
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate coordination of professionals, including external agencies
• Time management - ability to prioritise and plan ahead
• Team working skills with the ability to coordinate with others
• Knowledge of best practice in virtual ward services

Other

• Proactive with the ability to lead change and transform ways of working
• Flexible approach to meet service requirements
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
• Able to work weekends and bank holidays as required, as this will be a 7 day service
• Ability to transport self to work and patient locations across Northern Lincolnshire

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.

£36,806 to £44,717 a yearRange 6, pro rata per annum