Job summary Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be a part of the community transformation work as part of the Virtual Ward to care for patients within their own homes. You will have regular supervision and professional development opportunities. The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment and is committed to inclusion. We would like to encourage interviewees to bring any notes that would assist them in the interview process. Wherever possible, we also give interviewees the opportunity to see the interview questions 30 minutes prior to the interview. Main duties of the job To work as a senior staff nurse and deliver nursing support and care to patients being managed on the virtual ward pathways.To provide direct clinical care to patients on the Virtual Ward as part of the multi-disciplinary team with supervision and support from the Advanced Clinical Practitioners and medial team.To be based predominantly in community care settings while working collaboratively across secondary care and community care to support the development and delivery of Virtual Wards across LSCFT and LTH sites.To assume delegated responsibility for appropriate deployment and supervision of staff for the effective management of a defined caseload.To provide direct nursing care in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high quality evidence based nursing care to patients in their own homes and other community settings for a defined cohort of patients to ensure that the care needs are met. To work as part of a hospital at home model within Care Connexions to support admission avoidance and support patient triage for those in a health care crisis.To work to a defined shift pattern within a service responsible for the provision of care 8am-8pm 365 days per year taking responsibility as delegated by team leader/manager to lead a defined shift at team level. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-CEN2252-CPC Job locations Leyland House Leyland PR26 6TY Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification, or visit our website via Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN- Adult- NMC registration Educated to degree level Evidence of CPD Knowledge Essential Understanding of Clinical Governance / Standards for Better Health agenda Good understanding of virtual ward / 2 hr UCR services Knowledge of Primary and Community Care Services Experience Essential Working at B5 nurse Working as part of a team Skills Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Risk Management knowledge and experience Leadership skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN- Adult- NMC registration Educated to degree level Evidence of CPD Knowledge Essential Understanding of Clinical Governance / Standards for Better Health agenda Good understanding of virtual ward / 2 hr UCR services Knowledge of Primary and Community Care Services Experience Essential Working at B5 nurse Working as part of a team Skills Essential Ability to work without direct supervision Risk Management knowledge and experience Leadership skills 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. 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. 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 Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Leyland House Leyland PR26 6TY Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)