Job summary Would you like to be part of our community Ageing Well Programme, including integrated service delivery to enable a Virtual Ward, enhanced health in care homes, and anticipatory care targeted at people living with frailty, multi-morbidity and/or complex needs to help them stay independent and healthy for as long as possible? Virtual wards allow patients to receive the care they need at home, including care homes, safely and conveniently. They also provide an opportunity to narrow the gap between demand and capacity for secondary care beds, by providing an alternative to admission and/or early discharge. Virtual wards are supported by an evidence base that demonstrates patient, system and public benefits. These include; increased patient choice and personalised care, allowing patients to be treated in home environment, reduced ED presentations and admissions, improved staff experience, with opportunities for flexible working and blended roles, with a mixture of in-person clinical care and provision of virtual clinical care ( NHS Supporting information; Virtual ward including Hospital at Home, 25 January 2022, PAR1207i ). Our service is delivered across Whitby, Scarborough and Ryedale Community, encompassing travel across these areas. The initial model delivery will be within Scarborough community, with a focus on admission avoidance and early supported discharge for people living with frailty in Scarborough. Main duties of the job We are looking for Registered Nursing Associates to work in our Community Team, delivering care in patients' own homes and Care Homes. There will be an excellent induction programme and clinical supervision support, alongside opportunity for professional development across team members. There will be opportunity to support development of technology enabled local systems. The service will operate 7 days a week, for a minimum period of 08:00-20.00, incorporating a MDT with a wide clinical skill set, to ensure equitable care across the full geographical patch, and overnight nursing service. There will be a robust clinical triage process, accepting appropriate referrals from across multiple partner organisations and through agreed clinical diversionary pathways. Applicants will have demonstrable post registration experience of delivering complex care in a community setting, effective clinical governance implementation, and evidence of continuing CPD relevant to this clinical area to Nursing Associate level. Applicants will have evidence of nursing practice skills, and be able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change and clinical service development. About us We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care. We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised. We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support. From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK. Find out more and search live jobs. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 338-6959629-25 Job locations Virtual Ward - across HTFT Community Services 174 Prospect Road Scarborough YO12 7LB Job description Job responsibilities For further information with regard to this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further information with regard to this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation IT skills for email, online staff record and learning system, clinical ordering systems, patient record systems. A good understanding of Community Nursing Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing interdisciplinary team, and organisation. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and care plans Desirable Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Experience of administering prescribed medicines safely and appropriately Understanding or application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area Experience Essential Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working with patients to promote their physical and mental wellbeing through health promotion. Desirable Demonstrable experience of working within the service area Experience of using SystmOne Skills and Competencies Essential Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills Development of supportive relationships with patients, carers and other professionals Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation IT skills for email, online staff record and learning system, clinical ordering systems, patient record systems. A good understanding of Community Nursing Demonstrates understanding of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing interdisciplinary team, and organisation. Understanding of the importance of following procedures and care plans Desirable Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Experience of administering prescribed medicines safely and appropriately Understanding or application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area Experience Essential Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of working with patients to promote their physical and mental wellbeing through health promotion. Desirable Demonstrable experience of working within the service area Experience of using SystmOne Skills and Competencies Essential Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills Development of supportive relationships with patients, carers and other professionals 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 Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust Address Virtual Ward - across HTFT Community Services 174 Prospect Road Scarborough YO12 7LB Employer's website https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)