Job summary Nottingham City Care is looking for an innovative, enthusiastic, and motivated individual to join our existing VW Matron within the virtual ward team within Nottingham City. Our Virtual Ward Matrons are an integral part of our virtual ward providing Leadership, clinical expertise and knowledge to our patients and fellow clinicians. The aim is to reduce hospital admissions and facilitate discharge. The Virtual ward provides clinical care and support for to patients who have an acute illness, but can be offered additional support, under the care of a medical consultant/GP, to enable them to be treated in their own homes, thereby preventing an unnecessary hospital admission. The Virtual Ward team are also able to provide support to patients who may be medically unwell but stable allowing them to be discharged back to their own homes earlier reducing the number of days required in hospital. The patients will remain on the virtual ward, under the care of a medical consultant/GP for up to 14 days. The core hours of the virtual ward are 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. You will be part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, working in collaboration with consultants, senior nurses, assistant practitioners, GPs, Physiotherapists, OTs, Pharmacists, secondary care, and social services. The Community Matron will be an Independent prescriber and the successful candidate will either hold the V300 qualification or be ready to undertake it within 12 months in role. Main duties of the job You will: Provide clinical leadership to the VW team. Be an Independent prescriber (V300) Carry out physical examinations. Provide intense clinical input and monitoring to acutely unwell patients. Use your expert knowledge and clinical judgment to identify the potential diagnosis and where appropriate make a final diagnosis. Use your extensive practice experience to plan and provide skilled and competent care that meets patients' health and social care needs, involving other members of the healthcare team as appropriate. Ensure the provision of continuity of care, including follow-up visits. Assess and evaluate with patients, the effectiveness of the treatment and care provided and make changes as needed. Work independently, although often as part of a healthcare team. See patients in their own home and ensure that each patient's treatment and care is based on best practice. Work as part of multi-professional and multi-agency teams. Provide supervision, education and support to patients and colleagues as appropriate. Support the Clinical Service Manager in operational management of the team. Interviews are expected to be held on 18th November 2024. About us We are a provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do, guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to make a difference in peoples lives. CityCare value the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT or from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented within our organisation. CityCare is an equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please contact Human Resources on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the protection of vulnerable adults and children. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B9826-PANG-6164 Job locations The Mary Potter Centre 76 Gregory Boulevard Nottingham NG7 5HY Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose Virtual wards support patients, who would otherwise be in hospital, to receive the acute care, remote monitoring, and treatment they need in their own home or usual place of residence. Virtual wards provide acute clinical care at home for a short duration (up to 14 days) as an alternative to care in hospital. The overriding purpose of the community matron is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care to individuals whilst on the virtual ward pathway, supporting the service manager. The post holder will support the virtual ward registered staff and clinical team ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care upholding patient dignity delivered with kindness and compassion. Providing expert clinical case management for patients on the virtual ward, who are at risk of readmission. Planning, co-ordinating and delivering care as appropriate per the daily MDT, initiate and manage medical and nursing care interventions, lead care and co-ordinate partner agencies and stakeholders. Have a clinical leadership role, with responsibility for planning, managing and co-ordinating the care of people with highly complex needs and long-term conditions within a defined caseload. The Virtual Ward core hours are 08.00 - 20.00 over 7 days. Role Context: To provide appropriate and effective care management through the virtual ward pathway unnecessary hospital admission from the Community managing the active caseload and providing necessary oversight and support To holistically assess the needs of patients and carers, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care interventions. Embrace multi professional and partnership working to facilitate co-ordination, promotion of optimum health and social outcomes independence and self-care. Undertake virtual monitoring and escalate concerns to the daily MDT. Will be responsible for holistic assessments, implementation of care, overall co-ordination of self-care management or care management. Please see the attached full Job Description for more details. Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose Virtual wards support patients, who would otherwise be in hospital, to receive the acute care, remote monitoring, and treatment they need in their own home or usual place of residence. Virtual wards provide acute clinical care at home for a short duration (up to 14 days) as an alternative to care in hospital. The overriding purpose of the community matron is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care to individuals whilst on the virtual ward pathway, supporting the service manager. The post holder will support the virtual ward registered staff and clinical team ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care upholding patient dignity delivered with kindness and compassion. Providing expert clinical case management for patients on the virtual ward, who are at risk of readmission. Planning, co-ordinating and delivering care as appropriate per the daily MDT, initiate and manage medical and nursing care interventions, lead care and co-ordinate partner agencies and stakeholders. Have a clinical leadership role, with responsibility for planning, managing and co-ordinating the care of people with highly complex needs and long-term conditions within a defined caseload. The Virtual Ward core hours are 08.00 - 20.00 over 7 days. Role Context: To provide appropriate and effective care management through the virtual ward pathway unnecessary hospital admission from the Community managing the active caseload and providing necessary oversight and support To holistically assess the needs of patients and carers, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care interventions. Embrace multi professional and partnership working to facilitate co-ordination, promotion of optimum health and social outcomes independence and self-care. Undertake virtual monitoring and escalate concerns to the daily MDT. Will be responsible for holistic assessments, implementation of care, overall co-ordination of self-care management or care management. Please see the attached full Job Description for more details. Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential Evidence of the ability to champion issues of individuals, the team, and patients. Evidence of the ability to perform effectively in a changing, stressful situation. Evidence of engaging staff in change, ensuring effective processes in place for constructive debate and challenge Evidence of effective leadership influencing and initiating service developments and orchestrating change Knowledge of virtual ward pathways and concepts Evidence of effective team working and organisation skills Experience of working between primary and secondary care settings Evidence of working in partnership and collaboration with other professionals/ organisations Experience in implementing change to promote high quality health outcomes. Demonstrate effective communication at all levels. Experience of teaching and dissemination of knowledge to enhance the skills of others. Evidence of using IT system Desirable Evidence of innovative practice Leadership training Experience Essential Evidence of working at a senior level Evidence of teaching and assessing in clinical practice. Evidence of ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively. Can demonstrate knowledge of case management. Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective practice and ongoing professional development. Experience of leading/managing a team Competent in undertaking a comprehensive assessment process and developing care plans. Evidence of having used expert knowledge, advanced nursing practice and autonomous decision making to manage patients conditions and care needs. Desirable Community based or primary care experience. Experience of supporting self-managed care Competent in physical examination and history taking, diagnosis and treatment planning. Evidence of participation in research/ audit activity Special Requirements Essential Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service. Ability to travel between patients. A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Qualifications Essential Level 1 Registered General Nurse. Evidence Post Graduate Degree Level qualification. Enhanced Clinical Skills Course Desirable Post registration study/qualification at masters level. Leadership qualification/training Non-medical V300 qualification Person Specification Knowledge and skills Essential Evidence of the ability to champion issues of individuals, the team, and patients. Evidence of the ability to perform effectively in a changing, stressful situation. Evidence of engaging staff in change, ensuring effective processes in place for constructive debate and challenge Evidence of effective leadership influencing and initiating service developments and orchestrating change Knowledge of virtual ward pathways and concepts Evidence of effective team working and organisation skills Experience of working between primary and secondary care settings Evidence of working in partnership and collaboration with other professionals/ organisations Experience in implementing change to promote high quality health outcomes. Demonstrate effective communication at all levels. Experience of teaching and dissemination of knowledge to enhance the skills of others. Evidence of using IT system Desirable Evidence of innovative practice Leadership training Experience Essential Evidence of working at a senior level Evidence of teaching and assessing in clinical practice. Evidence of ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively. Can demonstrate knowledge of case management. Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective practice and ongoing professional development. Experience of leading/managing a team Competent in undertaking a comprehensive assessment process and developing care plans. Evidence of having used expert knowledge, advanced nursing practice and autonomous decision making to manage patients conditions and care needs. Desirable Community based or primary care experience. Experience of supporting self-managed care Competent in physical examination and history taking, diagnosis and treatment planning. Evidence of participation in research/ audit activity Special Requirements Essential Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service. Ability to travel between patients. A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Qualifications Essential Level 1 Registered General Nurse. Evidence Post Graduate Degree Level qualification. Enhanced Clinical Skills Course Desirable Post registration study/qualification at masters level. Leadership qualification/training Non-medical V300 qualification 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 Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC Address The Mary Potter Centre 76 Gregory Boulevard Nottingham NG7 5HY Employer's website https://www.nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)