Virtual Ward Staff Nurse

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Fazeley, Tamworth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Band 5 NMC Registered Nurses for the Acute Care at Home - Virtual Ward. The role involves delivering high quality nursing in patients' homes, with a seven-day shift pattern and a fixed term of 12 months.

You will assess needs, develop care programmes, and evaluate outcomes in partnership with supporting care services. Join our innovative Virtual Ward to reduce hospital stays, support frail patients at home, and work with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• NMC registration required.
• Band 5 level clinical experience in community or acute care settings preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard clinical nursing in the ward/department.
• Take charge of the ward when rostered and competent for leadership responsibilities.
• Act as a role model to Nursery Assistants, Healthcare Support Workers, students and trainees.
• Participate in MDTs and Board Rounds.
• Supervise/assess clinical support workers.
• Participate in case review meetings.
• Must have access to a vehicle and hold a valid driving licence.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Band 5

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and engaging Band 5 NMC Registered Nurses who have a passion for the delivery of high quality patient care within the community to join our Acute Care at Home - Virtual Wards. Our Virtual Ward is a new and innovative service which offers face to face acute care in the patient's own home. The Virtual Ward has an agreed admission criteria which works in partnership with supporting care services and the aim of the service is to reduce length of acute hospital stay and/or avoid hospital admission; this leads to quicker recovery and reduces disruption to patients', and their carers' lives. This means we can proactively manage people living with frailty at home, and for those that have a sub-acute episode we can improve a patient's experience and outcomes. In addition, this means we have more space in our hospitals for acutely unwell patients and reduces the pressure on urgent care. You will be able to prioritise your own workload without supervision, have an excellent patient focused approach and use your initiative as well as work as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role is delivered in-person and works on a 7 day per week shift basis. Fixed term for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

By joining the Virtual Ward Team you will be responsible for the clinical assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of theseprogrammes for patients and their relatives. As part of this role you will also be expected to:

• Provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the ward / department.
• Take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on the roles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision
• Act as a role model to Nursing Associates, Healthcare Support Workers, students and trainees
• To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team.Participate in MDTs and Board Rounds
• Supervise / assess clinical support workers
• Participate in case review meetings
• You are required to have access to a vehicle and hold a valid, in-date driving licence. Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.