Virtual Frailty Ward Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the South East Essex Frailty Virtual Ward service. These important posts will work alongside a team of Consultant Geriatricians, Community Nurses, Therapists, and Health Care Assistants in the provision of the Frailty Virtual Ward working in the community, in the patient's own home. You will be part of a high profile service to help alleviate current pressures in the NHS. The service will reduce demand for inpatient beds and on Emergency Departments and optimise patient experience by enabling them to receive safe clinical specialist care in the comfort of their own home. If you are a dynamic individual, keen to take on a new challenge and develop this innovative and unique role we would love to hear from you. You will need to be a qualified nurse and be able to drive. Final year students also welcome to apply.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.