Job summary We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic, experienced people centered virtual ward nurses. Ideally you will have excellent clinical skills and experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role will be responsible for managing virtual ward patient care in conjunction with our system partners. The referral hub manages referrals into a number of HCT clinical services. Our team consists of GPs, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and administrators who care for patients across Hertfordshire, The referral hub opening hours are Mon-sun 8am - 8pm, this role will be required to join the weekend rota. This role involves some remote working, and some office based duties with minimal/no face to face activities. Main duties of the job Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to make a comprehensive assessment of patients referred into the virtual ward work collaboratively with the GPs to develop an appropriate management plan. Use complex, advanced skills and expert knowledge to identify changes and/or deterioration in condition and act on these appropriately. Work independently as well as collaboratively with GPs, clinicians and admin personnel in the Referral Hub to continue to develop the virtual ward service. Establish highly effective methods of communication to develop a therapeutic relationship with patients. Build effective relationships across professional organisational boundaries, using influencing and negotiating skills to break down barriers and manage the patient journey. About us A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the center of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be innovative, caring and agile in their work to help achieve the trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages. We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now. You've made a great decision to apply to join HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 812-25-MF-RH-01 Job locations Abel Smith house Abel Smith House, Stevenage Stevenage SG1 2ST Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job Description. Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud. Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential NMC registered nurse, BSC or equivalent e.g. diploma or equivalent experience Evidence of ongoing personal development Desirable Teaching experience / qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential Working within a Primary Health Care setting Implementing evidence-based practice Knowledge of current safeguarding procedures Ability to caseload manage and autonomously organise own workload Ability to analyse and assess written information regarding service user need and formulate appropriate action Desirable Research and Audit Previous virtual ward/hospital experience Experience of mentoring, assessing, coaching Skills and Abilities Essential Organisational skills Evidence of excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate Evidence of being able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels Ability to provide highly sensitive and complex information and advice to patients, carers and relatives Full working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint Use own initiative Effective problem-solving skills Desirable Working knowledge of SystmOne electronic patient record system Knowledge of how to use virtual tools such as MS Teams, Zoom etc Personal Qualities Essential Driven and passionate about delivering optimum patient care Eligible to live and work in the UK Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential NMC registered nurse, BSC or equivalent e.g. diploma or equivalent experience Evidence of ongoing personal development Desirable Teaching experience / qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential Working within a Primary Health Care setting Implementing evidence-based practice Knowledge of current safeguarding procedures Ability to caseload manage and autonomously organise own workload Ability to analyse and assess written information regarding service user need and formulate appropriate action Desirable Research and Audit Previous virtual ward/hospital experience Experience of mentoring, assessing, coaching Skills and Abilities Essential Organisational skills Evidence of excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate Evidence of being able to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels Ability to provide highly sensitive and complex information and advice to patients, carers and relatives Full working knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint Use own initiative Effective problem-solving skills Desirable Working knowledge of SystmOne electronic patient record system Knowledge of how to use virtual tools such as MS Teams, Zoom etc Personal Qualities Essential Driven and passionate about delivering optimum patient care Eligible to live and work in the UK 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 Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address Abel Smith house Abel Smith House, Stevenage Stevenage SG1 2ST Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)