Community Virtual Ward Coordinator

An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen within our Acute and Integrated Care Community Services at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Hospital at Home Team, providing support the Virtual Ward and Urgent Community Response Teams, in collaboration with partners across health and social care within the East Cheshire region.

The role of the Hospital at Home Coordinator is to work with the multi- professional team contributing to the ongoing assessment, monitoring care and interventions in line with the service pathways and with advice from clinician(s). They will supervise other team members to ensure appropriate monitoring and support of the health and social care needs of patients on the Virtual Ward to prevent unnecessary hospital admission or early supported discharge.

The Coordinator with be the liaison between a range of healthcare professionals, patients and their families to ensure patients receive the best care in their own homes.

The Virtual Ward Coordinator will -

Lead daily MDT meetings and coordinate actions from these

Supervise junior members of the Virtual Ward Team to ensure they carry out appropriate visits and planned care for patient

Act as the liaison between a wide range of healthcare professionals

Support other teams within the organisation to engage with the Virtual Ward and understand the benefits for patients

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration -  ()

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

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