Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and engaging Senior   
Co-ordinator / Practitioner who has a passion for the delivery of high-quality patient care within the community working as part of our Virtual Ward based in Tamworth, Lichfield and Burntwood.

Our General Acute Medicine and Frailty Virtual Ward is a new and innovative Service, that has an agreed admission criteria and works in partnership with supporting care services to deliver acute care in the patient’s own home.  The aim of a virtual ward 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.

As part of the Virtual Ward Team, you have delegated responsibility for the clinical management of patients that have been stepped up or stepped down on to the Virtual Ward which includes assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis. 

This is a full-time role, covering shifts over a 7 day period. We will consider requests for flexible working.

Main duties of the job

As the Senior Nurse Co-ordinator/Practitioner you will take a leading role in the clinical assessment of people in hospital or in their own home environment, who have been identified as meeting the Virtual Ward admission criteria.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

• In the authorised absence of the Virtual Ward Advanced Clinical Practitioner the Virtual Ward Senior Nurse Co-ordinator/Practitioner will participate in innovation and evidence-based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the Virtual Ward clinical team in close liaison with the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and the Virtual Ward Clinical Lead (Quality).
• Be responsible for the Virtual Ward Nursing Associates and the Virtual Ward HealthCare Support staff that are on shift and ensure that the patient remains centre of all decision-making.
• Prioritise own workload without supervision, have an excellent patient focussed approach and be able to use their initiative as well as work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide digital assessments are discussed with the patient, and an agreed digital solution will be put into place where possible.
• Be responsible for ensuring that staff on shift are regularly monitoring and reviewing in -line with the patient care plan. 

Working for our organisation

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.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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