Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: would consider secondment
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 374-CFLB02
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cross Site
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 Pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Sister / Charge Nurse - Virtual Wards
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse to join our innovative Virtual Ward team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering and coordinating high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals receiving treatment at home, supporting their transition from hospital care and preventing unnecessary admissions.
As a Band 6 Nurse in the Virtual Ward, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day in-person care of patients with complex health needs, including respiratory, cardiac, and other long-term conditions. Working closely with consultants, GPs, and other healthcare professionals, you will provide clinical expertise and ensure the smooth delivery of patient care plans.
This role offers the opportunity to work in an exciting, tech-enabled environment that is transforming the way healthcare is delivered, giving you the chance to develop your leadership and clinical skills in an innovative and supportive setting.
Main duties of the job
You are an enthusiastic and experienced nurse with strong clinical skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. You are passionate about patient-centred care and excited by the opportunity to work in a pioneering Virtual Ward environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality clinical care to patients on the Virtual Ward, managing their treatment plans and ensuring patient safety.
- Perform clinical assessments, using observations and point-of-care testing to track patient progress and identify early signs of deterioration.
- Daily management of patient care, ensuring timely interventions and escalation where necessary.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including consultants, GPs, AHPs, and community services, to provide seamless care for patients.
- Provide guidance and support to junior nursing staff, helping to develop their skills and ensure adherence to best practices in patient care.
- Contribute to the delivery and review of individualised care plans, adjusting as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care, ensuring patients safely transition from hospital to home.
- Promote patient empowerment by providing education and support to help patients and their families manage their conditions at home.
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and safety protocols
Working for our organisation
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
- RN first level nurse (Adults)
- 1st level degree
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
Desirable criteria
- Community Nursing Qualification / Nurse Practitioner Qualification
- Trained to interpret microbiology and pathology results
- Case Management
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner in either an acute or community environment
- Good understanding of working in partnership with statutory and non statutory agencies to support patient centred care
- Multi-disciplinary and multi agency working
- Proven extensive experience of working with adults/older people
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a Community setting, or gateway area
- Experience of working between other health and social care organisations /settings
- Ability to interpret blood results
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Harriet Hughes
- Job title
- Matron H&R
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07816266546
- Additional information
Funmi Chukwurah
Matron EHS
07811042324
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