Community Sister​/Charge Nurse Virtual Ward

Job Summary The post holder will work under the direction of the Virtual Ward Matron/ Team Lead and in collaboration with the East Surrey Hospital based Virtual Ward Frailty Team (Consultants, Junior Doctors, Frailty Matrons and Pharmacists). The role will require flexibility, working alongside the Referral Hub, Urgent Community Response and Intermediate Care Teams as part of Responsive Services. The post holder will collaborate with Community Nursing, and Specialist Health Care Teams across First Community, liaising with social care and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of patient care.

The post holder is responsible for a comprehensive assessment utilising extended health assessment skills to identify health and social care needs of patients within the Virtual Ward and Responsive Services. With the aim to facilitate patients early discharge from hospital and reduced the need for admissions to the acute setting where the patients care can be safely managed y will be expected to communicate effectively with family, carers, the multidisciplinary team, voluntary organisations and other agencies, to facilitate a timely discharge from the acute environment.

Utilising a variety of strategies to maintain independence and support the patient to remain viding, physical assessment, practical nursing care, education and training for patients and carers. They will act as a role model for junior team members and contribute to the promotion of an environment which encourages and supports development of staff using evidence-based nursing practice. Please refer to the 'Job Description and Person Specification' document attached for full details.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust