Job overview

The post holder will be a registered healthcare professional, be an independent non-medical prescriber and practice autonomously. Incorporating physical assessment, diagnostic testing and interpretation and formulation of treatment plans whilst avoiding hospital admission.

The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the Virtual Ward Service on a daily shift basis when allocated. The role will provide clinical leadership and offer advice to the wider virtual ward team. In addition to providing ongoing supervision and support participating in the induction and training of the multidisciplainary team.

The post holder will initiate, manage and drive change in practice for the benefit of patient care in line with current trust and local programmes and in association with the NHS Long Term Plan, in particular supporting patients care closer to home as part of admission avoidance and virtual ward care/hospital at home

You are required to hold a valid and in-date driving licence and have access to a car 

particular supporting patients care closer to home as part of admission avoidance and virtual ward

care/hospital at home.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage the Acute Virtual Ward ensuring beds available against agreed pathways to deliver a 7 day 8-10pm service on a day to day basis.

 A list of main tasks and duties are outlined below but are not exhaustive due to the evolving nature of this unique role and service.

 Recognise and work within own competence in accordance to the standards of the

NMC professional code of conduct.

 Establishes and maintains effective working relationships, both internal and external

in order to meet the requirements of the service.

 Demonstrates clinical expertise and leadership qualities on a daily basis in order to

support the overall running of the service whilst supporting the Virtual Ward Matrons.

Confidently lead on ward rounds, daily huddles and multidisciplinary team meetings

Prescribing and deprescribing of medications for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with best/evidence-based practice and national and local protocols and within the role’s scope of practice and legal framework

 Is able to take the lead in complex case management, providing support and advice to others

Working for our organisation

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping  your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; 

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. 

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications