Virtual Ward Nurse

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Band 6 Nurse for their Virtual Ward service. The post holder will deliver high-quality care to patients at home, ensuring early discharge from hospitals and managing complex health needs. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of nursing experience and NMC registration. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years post-registration experience.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills.
• Provide a comprehensive nursing service for patients.
• Promote patient participation in decision-making.
• Identify deteriorating patients and take action.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective decision making

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good time management

Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance

Education

First Level Degree or equivalent

Teaching / assessment qualification

NMC registered Nurse Level 1

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 assessing, planning, and implementing individualised care plans. They will monitor patient progress, provide education and support to patients and carers, and escalate concerns appropriately. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are essential for community visits.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Please see the attached Job Description for more duties and responsibilities of the Job.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• 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

Details

• Date posted: 12 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum plus HCA
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 197-AJ7291
• Job locations: University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham, SE13 6LH

Responsibilities

• To demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills and share this with others to positively influence patient care.
• To develop own specialist clinical knowledge and skills and participate in the development of other staff.
• To reflect on own practice through clinical supervision/mentorship.
• To provide a comprehensive nursing service for patients with conditions within the specialty.
• To work in close liaison with the multidisciplinary team across the pathway to meet the needs of patients and their families, aiming for seamless care.
• To use clinical judgement and skills in decision making to manage this caseload of patients; to develop skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct appropriate intervention by completing Advanced clinical assessment and independent prescribing modules.
• To assist in the development of the service.
• To promote patient participation in decision-making, enabling informed choice of treatment.
• To contribute to audits requested by the Trust, Commissioners or national bodies.
• To identify deteriorating patients and take appropriate action, liaising with the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
• To obtain valid and effective consent from patients prior to any investigations and treatment.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• NMC registered Nurse Level 1
• First Level Degree or equivalent
• Teaching / assessment qualification

Desirable

• History Taking Course / Specialist course
• Independent Prescribing

Personal Qualities

• Fit for active physical workload and resilient under reasonable pressure of work
• Flexible approach to changing situations
• Car driver

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective decision making
• Good time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant NICE guidance
• Evidence of continued professional development of self and other health care professionals

Experience

• Minimum five years post-registration experience
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of liaising with other agencies
• Ability to work autonomously

Reminders

Disclosure and Barring Service checks and UK registration requirements are included in the full job description. Please refer to the attached documents for details.