Main area NMC Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent: shifts - working over 7 daysHoursFull timeFlexible working37.5 hours per week (Working over 7 days)Job ref 301-VA-25-7474523Employer Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustEmployer type NHSSite Tamworth, Lichfield, BurntwoodTown B78 3HFSalary £31,049 - £37,796 per annumSalary period YearlyClosing 01/10/2025 23:59Virtual Ward Staff NursesNHS AfC: Band 5Job overviewWe 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.You are required to hold a valid and in-date driving licence and have access to a carMain duties of the jobBy 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 these programmes 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 supervisionAct as a role model to Nursing Associates, Healthcare Support Workers, students and traineesTo present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team.
Participate in MDTs and Board RoundsSupervise / assess clinical support workersParticipate in case review meetingsWorking for our organisationBy joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;Supporting your career development and progressionGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingUp to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leaveExtensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patientsLease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rateSalary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business ratesSalary sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccinations every yearCitizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)And more.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicationsDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the role, please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.This post is part of the Acute Care at Home service which is responsible for the Community Rapid Intervention Service (CRIS) and the Community Virtual Ward Service (CVWS)Person specificationnmcRegistered Nurse on NMC registerExperience of conducting clinical assessments, providing treatment to patients as outlined in the patients Treatment/Care PlanRecognised qualification in teaching and assessingExperience of multidisciplinary workingRecognised qualification in teaching and assessingFlexibleNMCRegistered Nurse on NMC registerRecognised qualification in teaching and assessingExperience of conducting clinical assessments, providing treatment to patients as outlined in the patients Treatment/Care PlanHas experience as a student or registered nurse in an Acute hospital setting or community setting.Ability to work as part of a team and working autonomouslyAble to use own initiativeEmployer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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