Job summary Please note that this role involves an equal amount of patient facing work which will involve travel to patient homes and online working and covers a 7 day period As an autonomous practitioner with advancing skills to care for acutely unwell adults, the post holder will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with complex health and social care needs. Ensuring provision of a holistic nursing assessment and high quality, safe, evidence-based care to patients and carers with the aim of maintaining patients in their own homes. This includes physical examination and detailed history taking, diagnosis of deterioration in pre-existing conditions and treatment planning. The post holder will work in this adaptable and evolving role, focusing on safe effective admission avoidance and supporting timely discharge from the acute and community hospitals, with a whole system approach. The post holder will co-ordinate care and strive to reduce the risk of acute re-admissions by identifying risks, implementing management plans, and collaborating with the whole community resource to facilitate ongoing care management. Main duties of the job Key Dimensions of the post are: o To be accountable to the Digital Health Ward manager when undertaking duties as a senior nurse o To work in an integrated way with all other agencies and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, across organisations. o To oversee and take charge of the Virtual Ward caseload and delegate to other team members. o To have an awareness of the need for the effective use of resources. o To be a safe, effective and responsible lone worker About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 201-24-771 Job locations Digital Health Services First Floor Offices, Building A, Green Court, Truro Business Park Truro TR4 9LF Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Skills and Aptitude Essential Leadership skills Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential Registered Nurse (adult) Evidence of recent relevant personal professional development Post graduate Certificate in Long Term Condition or working towards The ability to provide skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients The ability to manage the caseload. Person Specification Skills and Aptitude Essential Leadership skills Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential Registered Nurse (adult) Evidence of recent relevant personal professional development Post graduate Certificate in Long Term Condition or working towards The ability to provide skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients The ability to manage the caseload. 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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Digital Health Services First Floor Offices, Building A, Green Court, Truro Business Park Truro TR4 9LF Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)