Virtual Ward Nurse

1 week ago

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires a high level of clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. As a Virtual Ward Nurse, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, with access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

Main Responsibilities
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic care for patients in their own homes.
  • Develop integrated care plans in partnership with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Order equipment and refer patients to other services as necessary.
  • Supervise and develop junior staff, including Health Care Assistants and Students.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team to provide high-quality care to patients.
  • Undertake a range of competent clinical interventions and identify any deterioration in patients' condition, taking appropriate action.
  • Manage a caseload of patients with complex needs, associated with a specific specialty.
  • Support in duty role and complete triages.
About Us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. We value diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from individuals with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Person Specification
  • Essential:
    • Diploma or Degree in Adult Nursing, registered as fit to practice by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
    • Experience of recent community/acute healthcare gained through education or work experience placement or previous employment.
    • Supporting others and mentorship, insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS.
  • Desirable:
    • Mentoring qualification equivalent.
    • Community experience and working as an autonomous practitioner.
    • Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages.
Skills and Abilities
  • Essential:
    • Excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and a commitment to high standards of patient-centred care.
    • Adaptable and flexible, effective organisational skills, and the ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism, and act constructively.
    • Understanding of own accountability, responsible, and reliable, utilises a problem-solving approach to work.
    • General IT skills and the ability to learn new technology quickly, holds a current UK driving licence/permit and access to a vehicle.
  • Desirable:
    • Commitment to teaching others, computer/IT skills.
Personal Attributes
  • Essential:
    • Excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and a commitment to high standards of patient-centred care.
    • Adaptable and flexible, effective organisational skills, and the ability to reflect on practice, accept criticism, and act constructively.
    • Understanding of own accountability, responsible, and reliable, utilises a problem-solving approach to work.
    • General IT skills and the ability to learn new technology quickly, holds a current UK driving licence/permit and access to a vehicle.
  • Desirable:
    • Involvement in standard setting and audit.
Ability to Manage
  • Essential:
    • Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice, ability to manage and lead change.
    • Ability to work under pressure, flexible and adaptable, excellent interpersonal skills, and excellent communication skills.
    • Demonstrates a positive image of the nursing profession, caring and compassionate attitude to patients and colleagues.
    • High level of personal motivation, courage to raise concerns and challenge practice.

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