Virtual Ward Nurse

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Nurse for its Virtual Ward service. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team, delivering proactive nursing care to patients at home, focusing on early discharge from hospitals. Key requirements include a full UK driving licence and experience in nursing. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to patient-centered care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in nursing, particularly in community care.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Familiarity with NICE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients at home.
• Develop individualised care plans for patients.
• Monitor patient progress and provide education.

Skills

Proactive nursing care

Team collaboration

Patient monitoring

Driving license

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Band 6 Nurse to join Lewisham’s new and evolving Virtual Ward service. The post holder will work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, proactive nursing care to patients in their own homes. This role supports early discharge from hospital and admission avoidance by providing virtual and face-to-face nursing assessments and interventions for patients with acute or complex health needs, particularly those living with frailty and long-term conditions. Working under the guidance of a Geriatrician and supported by the wider Virtual Ward ACP team, the post holder will be supporting with assessing, planning, and implementing individualised care plans. They will play a key role in monitoring patient progress, providing education and support to patients and carers, and escalating concerns appropriately. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service at the forefront of integrated, patient-centred care that bridges acute and community settings. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential for community visits.

Responsibilities

• To work with the multidisciplinary team across an integrated pathway of care to deliver quality standards in line with NICE guidance.
• To work with the wider team to ensure that all patients have equitable access to investigations, treatment and follow-up care.
• To work with the Geriatrician/ACP team to develop best practice in line with NICE guidance.
• To work with the team to develop guidelines to enhance optimal management of patients.
• To collect appropriate data against NICE guidance. To use audit as a tool to improve practice and evaluate services.
• To work with the team to implement recommendations from National audits and benchmarking.
• To identify objectives for own professional development which reflect local and national service needs, accessing advice, guidance and support as appropriate.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Additional information

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Trevor Long
Job title: Service Lead for the Urgent Community Response
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 07900594383