Clinical Lead Adult Community Virtual Ward
The post holder will provide visible, accessible clinical leadership to the Virtual Ward, acting as a positive role model through effective clinical nurse leadership and demonstration of competent, accountable clinical practice.
The post holder will use advanced clinical skills to lead and support the Virtual Ward team in the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient-centred care.
The post holder will work in partnership and promote a culture of collaboration across the wider health and social health economy to optimise patient flow and facilitate the delivery of efficient, effective, coordinated, and timely high-quality care to all patients.
By joining this Trust, you will be coming to work in a supportive and friendly environment, with a team that is forward-thinking and proactive. This rewarding role puts the patient and community at the heart of everything we do.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Ensure that the highest standards of nursing care are provided and monitored across the borough.
2. Act as a credible role model that will involve a clinical commitment working a variety of shifts inclusive of weekends as the service requires.
3. Ensure professional nursing advice is provided to all nursing, therapy, and support staff.
4. Support staff in identifying, applying, and disseminating research findings related to specialist and fundamental nursing practice.
5. Engage and actively involve the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self-care, involvement, and empowerment.
6. Provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating, and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication.
7. Act as a source of information and support for the nursing team, allied healthcare professionals, and other agencies across the broad health and social care context.
8. Provide leadership and be a role model for all staff in the prevention and control of infection, undertaking audits and ensuring high standards are maintained at all times.
About Us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Job Responsibilities
Job Title: Clinical Lead 8a
Location: Warrington
Pay Rates: Days 26.06 Nights/Sat 33.87 Sun/BH 41.69
Shift Patterns: 08.00-20.00 7-day service
What You Can Add:
* Ensure that the highest standards of nursing care are provided and monitored across the borough.
* Lead on the development of clinical guidelines, policies, and clinical audit as part of the quality improvement methodology.
* Engage and actively involve the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of self-care, involvement, and empowerment.
What You'll Need:
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience within a Management/Clinical Leadership role within the last 3 years at band 8a.
* Clinical Masters Degree or working towards (MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP)).
* Evidence of a post-registration/qualification in advanced practice, i.e., clinical diagnostics/assessment.
* V300 Non-medical prescribing qualification.
The Benefits We Can Offer You:
* Be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
* Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
* Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider.
* First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
* Access our support line any time.
* Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
* Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
* Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
* Access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series, and much more.
Who Are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health. Our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work, supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.
Apply Today
By joining us, you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed-term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* First level degree or equivalent
* Clinical Masters Degree or working towards (MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP))
* Evidence of a post-registration/qualification in advanced practice, i.e., clinical diagnostics/assessment
Experience
* Management/Clinical Leadership experience
* Experience of working with patients with acute presentations of minor illness/injuries
* Experience of successful multi-agency working across Health and Social care
* Evidence of influencing, motivating, and negotiating with others to achieve change in relation to care
* Experience of initiating and implementing clinical care/protocols
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Trust
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