As part of the Virtual Ward Team, the post holder will be responsible for undertaking a range of delegated clinical care duties in the community with patients that have been admitted onto a virtual ward bed. This involves recording patient observations and any changes to patient clinical conditions Supporting the remote monitoring of patients using agreed digital technology Carrying out limited clinical care duties Acting as the patient educator around accessing services in the community Sitting with patients that need 24/7 observations Exchanging factual information with patients using persuasion, tact, empathy to ensure that they understand what is happening, who is involved with their care, and next steps Supporting the patient if they have physical impairment, mental health condition or learning difficulties Providing clinical observations under the instruction of the registered nursing staff that are covering the shift Assessing the condition and comfort of the patient and making a judgement on the appropriate action to take to ensure following patient centred care Planning own work activities that are based on the priorities of the shift Conducting instructed tests that require hand eye co-ordination and the use of equipment. This may involve blood glucose monitoring, blood pressure and temperature. Undertaking a range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the patients that are admitted onto a virtual ward and recording patient observations. Following policies and procedures and contributing to any updates or changes that might be needed Ensuring that any equipment that is used in the home environment is safe and are properly used so that it doesnt cause distress or discomfort for the patient Supporting and demonstrating own dutues to new starters and providing support to students or junior staff Contributing to updating patient records on the relevant IT systems Liaising with other professionals and agencies that can support the patient whilst on the virtual ward and as part of their discharge planning. Occassionally participate in audits, surveys, research and development opportunities Acts on own initiative when delivering patient care Having access to a vehicle to visit the patient in their own home environment to support with clinical observations, digital assessments and patient care Conducting remote monitoring of patient vital signs using a dashboard and notify any registered nursing staff if the patient is outside their baseline Undertake clinical supervision and an appraisal as directed by the service policy Participate in induction programmes for new staff and training programmes for students For further information please contact Matron Cork or Matron Siekiera - Kathryn.Cork@mpft.nhs.uk / Leanne.Siekiera@mpft.nhs.uk