Virtual Ward Clinical Coordinator

The Virtual Ward forms part of the Urgent Community Response (UCR) team. We are a 7-day service that supports acutely unwell patients that would otherwise be in a hospital bed, supporting both early discharge from hospital and admission avoidance. The team responds to the needs of patients in the place they call home.
The service provides both in person care from nursing, therapies and social support, as well as remote monitoring of vital signs and facilitation of remote consultations and communication with patients.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse, paramedic, allied health professional (AHP) with a passion for new ways of delivering patient care. You will possess the drive, enthusiasm and talent to develop services to support patients on the Virtual Ward and lead the coordination and remote monitoring team based within our Virtual Ward Hub. We are seeking someone who wants to develop their skills in leadership and develop a service at the forefront of healthcare delivery., As a Band 7 Virtual Ward Clinical Coordinator you will: Act as the lead within the Virtual Ward Hub and support the development of the service by leading on projects and audits with the heads of service. Lead the clinical coordination of the team on shift. Oversee and lead the clinical triage of referrals, onboarding and clinical management for patients on the Virtual Ward. Support the team to develop their clinical skills in conducting remote clinical assessments and treatment for patients across the Virtual Ward pathways. Maintain clinical skills working regularly as part of the Virtual Ward Hub delivery team. Create a ward culture that values and supports staff to reach their full potential, with a high degree of personal and professional satisfaction. Facilitate optimum standards of care, initiating, implementing and evaluating programmes of ongoing improvement within a positive learning culture., + The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.
Our mission is to:
+ Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.
Our strategic objectives are to:
+ Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
+ Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
+ Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.
Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:
+ Safe
+ Effective
+ Caring
+ Responsive and
+ Well led

The post holder will be an experienced Registered Nurse, HCPC registered Paramedic or AHP who will hold a key position within the Virtual Ward team. We would encourage applications from professionals with high level clinical skills, knowledge and experience in a constantly evolving environment, with a passion for developing digitally enabled healthcare.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come., The role will be primarily office based within the Virtual Ward Hub. At present the role is core working hours 08:00 - 18:00 across 4 days, with weekend/bank holiday working on a rota basis. The Virtual Ward team works 7 days a week covering shifts between 8:00 until 22:00.

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We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.