FRAILTY VIRTUAL WARD NURSE
Full time/Part Time
Immediate opportunity for Band 5 Registered Nurse.
Virtual Frailty Ward Service Hours 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the South East Essex Frailty Virtual Ward service. 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 a qualified nurse and be able to drive. Final year students also welcome to apply.
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.
Job responsibilities
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
Education / Qualifications
Essential
* RGN first level nurse
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Willingness to undertake Extended & Supplementary Nurse Prescribing Course
Experience
Essential
* Experience in Primary/Community Care
* Ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively
Other
Essential
* Current UK driving licence - ability to travel extensively within acceptable time scales
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community
Rochford Hospital, Union Lane
Rochford
SS4 1RB
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