• Job Description

  Req#: C9374-24-1567?language=en&page=1278&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Virtual Ward forms part of the Urgent Community Response (UCR) team. We are a 7-day service that supports acutely unwell patients that would otherwise be in a hospital bed, supporting both early discharge from hospital and admission avoidance. The team responds to the needs of patients in the place they call home.

  The service provides both in person care from nursing, therapies and social support, as well as remote monitoring of vital signs and facilitation of remote consultations and communication with patients.

  We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse, paramedic, allied health professional (AHP) with a passion for new ways of delivering patient care. You will possess the drive, enthusiasm and talent to develop services to support patients on the Virtual Ward and lead the coordination and remote monitoring team based within our Virtual Ward Hub. We are seeking someone who wants to develop their skills in leadership and develop a service at the forefront of healthcare delivery.

  The post holder will be an experienced Registered Nurse, HCPC registered Paramedic or AHP who will hold a key position within the Virtual Ward team. We would encourage applications from professionals with high level clinical skills, knowledge and experience in a constantly evolving environment, with a passion for developing digitally enabled healthcare.

  Main duties of the job

  As a Band 7 Virtual Ward Clinical Coordinator you will: Act as the lead within the Virtual Ward Hub and support the development of the service by leading on projects and audits with the heads of service. Lead the clinical coordination of the team on shift. Oversee and lead the clinical triage of referrals, onboarding and clinical management for patients on the Virtual Ward. Support the team to develop their clinical skills in conducting remote clinical assessments and treatment for patients across the Virtual Ward pathways. Maintain clinical skills working regularly as part of the Virtual Ward Hub delivery team. Create a ward culture that values and supports staff to reach their full potential, with a high degree of personal and professional satisfaction. Facilitate optimum standards of care, initiating, implementing and evaluating programmes of ongoing improvement within a positive learning culture.

  The role will be primarily office based within the Virtual Ward Hub. At present the role is core working hours 08:00 - 18:00 across 4 days, with weekend/bank holiday working on a rota basis. The Virtual Ward team works 7 days a week covering shifts between 8:00 until 22:00.

  About us

  We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

  We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

  In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

  In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

  Date posted

  04 October 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Job share

  Reference number

  374-CF7129

  Job locations

  Virtual Ward Hub - Hampden Park Health Centre

  Broderick Close

  Eastbourne

  BN22 9NQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the job description attached.

  If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the job description attached.

  If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered health care professional with an accredited health profession
  • Advanced Physical assessment module or equivalent
  • Level 6 Degree or evidence of working towards in relevant subject
  • Teaching and Mentoring qualification (or relevant experience to undertake training within 12mths of coming into post

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development in a relevant area of specialist practice to Masters equivalent level
  • Non-medical Prescriber

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working at a Band 6 level in either an acute or community environment
  • Experience leading and supporting a team
  • Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of East Sussex community services

  Skills

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate effective leadership, excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills
  • Advanced clinical decision making skills to support patient centred care
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding and the principles of Adult & Child protection
  • Sound understanding of clinical governance
  • Evidence of ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care
  • Ability to support staff, delegate and organise workload and refer to appropriate services/agencies
  • Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word and Excel as well as clinical documentation systems

  Desirable

  • Demonstrates a sound understanding of community developments and priorities; locally and nationally
  • Ability to influence and manage a variety of change management programmes in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcomes

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered health care professional with an accredited health profession
  • Advanced Physical assessment module or equivalent
  • Level 6 Degree or evidence of working towards in relevant subject
  • Teaching and Mentoring qualification (or relevant experience to undertake training within 12mths of coming into post

  Desirable

  • Evidence of continuing professional development in a relevant area of specialist practice to Masters equivalent level
  • Non-medical Prescriber

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working at a Band 6 level in either an acute or community environment
  • Experience leading and supporting a team
  • Multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working

  Desirable

  • Working knowledge of East Sussex community services

  Skills

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate effective leadership, excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills
  • Advanced clinical decision making skills to support patient centred care
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding and the principles of Adult & Child protection
  • Sound understanding of clinical governance
  • Evidence of ability to maintain and monitor high standards of care
  • Ability to support staff, delegate and organise workload and refer to appropriate services/agencies
  • Excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word and Excel as well as clinical documentation systems

  Desirable

  • Demonstrates a sound understanding of community developments and priorities; locally and nationally
  • Ability to influence and manage a variety of change management programmes in embracing and implementing change to provide high quality health outcomes

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Virtual Ward Hub - Hampden Park Health Centre

  Broderick Close

  Eastbourne

  BN22 9NQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Virtual Ward Hub - Hampden Park Health Centre

  Broderick Close

  Eastbourne

  BN22 9NQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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