Specialist Practitioner

Key Requirements Registered Nurse with current NMC registration V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, with a minimum of 12 months prescribing experience Proven clinical expertise in managing patients with complex needs/acute experience/managing the acutely unwell patient. Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and leadership skills Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across services As this is a community‑based role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. Job summary The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic and flexible multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, responsive care to patients across the Virtual Ward. The role also includes in‑reach responsibilities within the acute hospital and Accident & Emergency departments to identify patients suitable for step‑up or step‑down care within the Virtual Ward. There is an expectation of flexibility to work across the Virtual Ward, Urgent Community Response, and acute hospital settings, supporting seamless transitions of care and ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Level 7 Advanced Health Assessment qualification V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, with a minimum of 12 months prescribing experience Proven clinical expertise in managing patients with complex needs/acute experience/managing the acutely unwell patient. Excellent communication, clinical decision‑making, and leadership skills Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across services Join us in shaping the future of integrated care and making a meaningful difference to patients in our community. Main duties of the job As a Band 7 Nurse Practitioner within the Virtual Ward, you will deliver autonomous, advanced‑level clinical practice that is firmly grounded in direct, compassionate care for patients, families, caseloads, and populations. Your role will encompass elements of clinical leadership, education, research, and service development, while maintaining a strong focus on patient‑centred care. About us The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Job responsibilities Deliver high‑quality, autonomous care to patients within the Virtual Ward, using advanced clinical assessment and decision‑making skills. Monitor patients remotely using a variety of digital platforms; therefore, strong IT skills and digital literacy are essential. Identify and manage patients suitable for step‑up or step‑down care between acute, urgent, and community settings, including in‑reach to Accident & Emergency and acute hospital wards. Promote public health and wellbeing through the Making Every Contact Count approach, supporting individuals, carers, and families to make positive changes to their physical and mental health. Support and mentor junior staff, contributing to their development and the overall capability of the team. Developing and delivering teaching sessions to junior members of the team. Actively participate in service improvement initiatives, research, and audit activities to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes. Accountabilities: Ensuring safe and effective clinical practice through evidence‑based care and adherence to professional standards. Enhancing the patient experience by delivering compassionate, responsive, and personalised care. Contributing effectively to the organisation's objectives, including integrated care delivery and admission avoidance. Efficient and effective use of resources, ensuring value for money and sustainability. Ability to request and interpret clinical investigations (i.e., bloods, ECG, etc.). Flexibility in working across the Virtual Ward, Urgent Community Response, and Accident & Emergency Department, supporting seamless transitions of care under the front‑door model. Person Specification Driving Essential Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle Clinical Essential Relevant postgraduate community nursing/acute nursing qualification, training and experience Registered Independent non‑medical prescriber Registered with professional body 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here. Employer details Employer name The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Address Wolverhampton Science Park Wolverhampton WV10 9RU Employer's website https://www.royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr