Job summary
- Main area
- Virtual Ward
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-NMR151-0524
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- To be Confirmed
- Town
- Baglan Way, Port Talbot
- Salary
- £44,398 - £50,807 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Virtual Ward Clinical Manager
Band 7
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
CLINICAL MANAGER
CLUSTER VIRTUAL WARDS
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Nurse, AHP or Physician Associate looking for a new role that will challenge and develop you? We want confident and dynamic Healthcare Professionals to take on the role of Clinical Manager for the SBUHB Upper Valley Virtual Ward .
Main duties of the job
Swansea Bay University Health Board is in the process of redesigning community services as part of the patient step up/step down pathways to maximise safe and effective patient care in their own homes. This will act to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and facilitate early patient discharge through the introduction of Cluster Virtual Wards. The virtual wards will have multi-professional input from Consultants, GPs, nurses and a wealth of other health and social care staff. The role of the Clinical Manager will be to co-ordinate the care of virtual ward patients through efficient leadership and co-ordination of the MDT and effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues across Primary Care, Community Services, Secondary Care and wider agencies.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate through experience their ability to manage case loads of patients requiring complex care interventions through targeted assessment and treatment plans. They will be expected to take responsibility for the virtual ward patient register to ensure the right level of care is provided at the right time by the right clinician for our most frail patient population. The post holder will be able to drive change in a fast-paced environment, providing timely solutions through engagement with relevant community partners to ensure patient treatment is optimised and harm minimised. We are looking for applications from self-motivated, focussed clinicians who are effective communicators with a passion to provide current, evidenced based patient care.
The successful candidate will join a well-established Cluster team and will have the opportunity to shape, develop and expand clinical pathways and models of care to directly benefit the patient population.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- First degree in associated professional role
- Registration with relevant Professional Body (e.g. NMC, HCPC)
- Education to Masters level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of post registration education in a relevant field
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
- Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience
- Experience of working within a multi-professional environment
- Evidence of managing and leading a healthcare team
- Experience of working within Primary Care and/or Community Services
Desirable criteria
- Experience of IT systems associated with General Practice (Vision/EMIS) and community services
Values
Essential criteria
- Shows empathy and compassion towards others
- Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough
- Shows respect for others' views and appreciate others' inputs and encourage colleagues to display Health Board values
- Motivated to use initiative to recognise problems and seek solutions whilst understanding the importance of empowering and enabling others (patients, families, colleagues)
- Friendly and helpful disposition, awareness of how our own and others' behaviours impact on people's experiences and the organisations reputation
- Willing to seek out learning, give and accept constructive feedback and committed to continuous improvement
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner
- Able to navigate IT systems to conduct relevant patient review and MDT meetings
- Able to work hours flexibly
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Decision making capabilities
- Ability to work autonomously
- Team working skills
- IT skills
- Ability to honestly assess own training and development needs
- Genuine interest in advancing own skills and development and that of the MDT
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jo Gwilym-Edwards
- Job title
- Virtual Ward Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Samantha Roberts
Virtual ward clinical manager
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