Job summary FRAILTY VIRTUAL WARD STAFF Full time/Part Time Immediate opportunities for Band 4 Integrated Clinical Assistants Frailty Virtual Ward Service Hours 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the new South East Essex Frailty Virtual Ward service, which has recently commenced. These important posts will work alongside a team of Consultant Geriatricians, Community Nurses, Therapists, and Health Care Assistants in the provision of the Frailty Virtual Ward working in the community, in the patient's own home. You will be part of a high profile service to help alleviate current pressures in the NHS. The service will reduce demand for inpatient beds and on Emergency Departments and optimise patient experience by enabling them to receive safe clinical specialist care in the comfort of their own home. If you are a dynamic individual, keen to take on a new challenge and develop this innovative and unique role we would love to hear from you. You will need to be able to drive. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary Depending on experience per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 364-A-8419 Job locations Community Old Pharmacy, Rochford Hospital Rochford SS4 1RB Job description Job responsibilities An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the new South East Essex Frailty Virtual Ward service, which has recently commenced. These important posts will work alongside a team of Consultant Geriatricians, Community Nurses, Therapists, and Health Care Assistants in the provision of the Frailty Virtual Ward working in the community, in the patients own home. You will be part of a high profile service to help alleviate current pressures in the NHS. The service will reduce demand for inpatient beds and on Emergency Departments and optimise patient experience by enabling them to receive safe clinical specialist care in the comfort of their own home. Job description Job responsibilities An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the new South East Essex Frailty Virtual Ward service, which has recently commenced. These important posts will work alongside a team of Consultant Geriatricians, Community Nurses, Therapists, and Health Care Assistants in the provision of the Frailty Virtual Ward working in the community, in the patients own home. You will be part of a high profile service to help alleviate current pressures in the NHS. The service will reduce demand for inpatient beds and on Emergency Departments and optimise patient experience by enabling them to receive safe clinical specialist care in the comfort of their own home. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Associate Practitioner Qualification or willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3 in relevant topic Skills experience Essential Experience of working in a community setting Extensive experience in supporting and/or organising staff Ability to work without direct supervision and Effective multidisciplinary working Effective organisational skills, communication skills and IT skills Desirable Experience of working in physical rehabilitation Experience of working with Stroke patients Personal qualities Essential Holds current UK driving licence with vehicle to use for work purposes Enthusiasm for participating in innovation and service developments Strong commitment to working as part of a team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Associate Practitioner Qualification or willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3 in relevant topic Skills experience Essential Experience of working in a community setting Extensive experience in supporting and/or organising staff Ability to work without direct supervision and Effective multidisciplinary working Effective organisational skills, communication skills and IT skills Desirable Experience of working in physical rehabilitation Experience of working with Stroke patients Personal qualities Essential Holds current UK driving licence with vehicle to use for work purposes Enthusiasm for participating in innovation and service developments Strong commitment to working as part of a team. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Community Old Pharmacy, Rochford Hospital Rochford SS4 1RB Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)