Previous applicant need not apply.

Following the exciting development of our Multispecialty Virtual Ward in conjunction with our partners within Bradford District and Craven we have a number of opportunities for roles within the service.

The Virtual Ward is an innovative service and the aim to is support people to receive care, support, and interventions within their own home, this improves the quality of care for the individuals, reduces the length of time people stay in hospital, reduces the need for people to be admitted to hospital and ensure beds are available to treat the acute admissions.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to gain experience and shape the development of the new service for the future. The role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team both within secondary care and the community providing care at home.

The successful applicant will encompass specific responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care and expertise within a community setting. The post holder will help lead and coordinate the clinical, managerial, and educational requirements of the clinical area ensuring the highest standards of nursing practice and care are delivered as reflected by the Virtual Ward. They will ensure the safety and wellbeing of service users and work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles. The post holder will also deputise for the Virtual Services Team Manager and act as a role model for junior team members in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care. A full Driving license is essential for this role.

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A& E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information before applying for this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant Community / Ward based experience caring for patients with complex needs.
• Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising others in a clinical setting.

Desirable

• Experience of using Systm one / BTHFT IT systems.
• Proven experience on managing a team, including management of rotas, managing competencies, resources and staff.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills and ability to deal with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates ability to influence and negotiate with others.
• Able to assess plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Able to work as an effective team member.
• Able to manage difficult situations.
• Basic computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records.

Desirable

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the concept of virtual services

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice.
• An understanding of resource management.
• An understanding of audit and research based nursing practice.
• Awareness of clinical governance and risk management issues.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• BSc / 1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification / training / experience.
• Mentorship / teaching qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• We are one team oWe trust each other and work together oWe talk clearly and honestly. oWe make every penny count. oWe get better all the time
• We care oWe are kind and compassionate. oWe take ownership and keep our word. oWe are passionate, proud and committed. oWe say thank you.
• We value people oWe respect each other and our patients oWe embrace difference oWe support each other oWe say when we have done well and learn from mistakes

Other requirements

Essential

• UK Driving licence

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford

BD9 6RJ

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