Virtual Ward Coordinator

The Virtual Ward Teams are based within North Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals (NLaG) at both Grimsby and Scunthorpe sites, to support patients from the hospital and community. The Team co-ordinates the patient care and transition within a multi -disciplinary team environment both in Acute and Community Care. This role will be pivotal in organising and ensuring the right care is identified and delivered by the right teams, so patients can remain looked after in their own home environments enabling better outcomes for patients wellbeing and recovery., As part of the Virtual Ward Team, you have delegated responsibility for the clinical co-ordination of people that have been stepped up or stepped down on to the Virtual Ward which includes assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis, ensuring delivery of quality care to people, who often have complex needs in their own home, as alternative to acute bedded care. The role will participate in innovation and evidence-based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the Virtual Ward clinical team in close liaison with the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and the Virtual Ward Clinical Lead. You are responsible for ensuring that staff on shift are regularly monitoring and reviewing in-line with the care plan.

You will have a minimum of 2 years post registration experience, working autonomously in primary or community care.

You will be experienced working as part of a multi- disciplinary team with multi agencies to optimise and promote the best care.

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

24 hours per week, you will be required to work a rota pattern which includes weekends and Bank Holidays.

Permanent

Salary Range 6 £36,806 - £44,717 pro rata per annum, pay award pending