Client:
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Location:
Maidstone, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
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23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Job overview In this role, you will be responsible for remotely monitoring patients and delivering treatment and care using cutting-edge technology through a Virtual Ward. The Virtual Ward serves as a central monitoring hub connecting various divisions within the organisation, offering opportunities for you to expand your expertise in medicine, orthopaedics, surgery and many more. Your responsibilities will be divided between the monitoring hub and collaborative efforts across different sites, where you will educate and support colleagues in utilising the Virtual Ward service. The Virtual Ward provides several advantages for patients, enabling them to receive treatments and monitoring from the convenience of their homes. Consequently, this contributes to the Trust's ability to prioritize and treat the most critically ill patients in acute settings. Main duties of the job Primary Responsibilities: Remote monitoring of patients' observations and coordinating treatments Coordinating transfer of care Regular video calls with patients, akin to Microsoft Office Teams, on a daily basis. Escalation of concerns and prioritisation of patient needs following established pathways and protocols. Collaboration with specialists to identify patients eligible for transfer to the Virtual Ward. Cooperative efforts with partners at KCHFT to enhance collaborative patient care. Dedicated commitment to the organisation's mission and objectives Working for our organisation Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: •
At least 27 days of annual leave
plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). •
Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme , with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits •
Blue Light card eligibility •
And more , additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below. Detailed job description and main responsibilities We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at
Enhanced Level . (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. Interview Date: 6th February 2025 Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible. Person specification Qualifications Registered Nurse (NMC PIN) or pending (if student nurse) Evidence of further education since qualification Advance Life Support provider Skills Evident commitment to high standards of patient-centred care Effective organisational skills Understanding of own accountability Utilises a problem-solving approach to work Demonstrates effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures. Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate. Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role. Demonstrates awareness of research-based practice Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team. Commitment to teaching others Experience/Knowledge Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse. Understanding of equality and diversity and how to apply it to self. Understanding of NMC Code and requirements of it for own practice and behaviour. Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS Experience at Band 5 in an acute setting Proficient clinician and clinical role model Understanding of audit and benchmarking processes
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