Virtual Ward Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has emerged for  a Band 6 Nurse within the Camden Virtual Ward. Your primary responsibility will  providing  comprehensive holistic assessments of patients with acute frailty syndromes.

The Camden Rapid Access Service (Camden RAS) consists of three pathways, Urgent Community Response, Discharge to Assess and Virtual Ward,  with a vision focused on admission avoidance and early facilitated discharge.

In a dedicated team, you'll be instrumental in providing nursing care to  patients diagnosed with complex conditions (Frailty, delirium, dementia, Heart Failure, Respiratory issues and Cancer). Given the complexity of many patients, this role offers a prime opportunity for skill and knowledge development. Upholding the Trust's values and behaviours, which is integral to this role.

Under the guidance of the Virtual Ward manager, your duties will involve assessing and managing the health needs of the target population. You'll play a key role in developing, implementing and evaluating care. You will be coordinating personalised care within a multidisciplinary team framework, which will be central to your responsibilities.

This role is predominantly within the Virtual Ward, however the post holder will be expected to work across Rapid Access Services. Post holders should ideally possess a valid UK Driving licence (Some Pool Vehicles are available), though suitable non-driving candidates will be considered and provided with an Oyster card while on shift. 

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To operate within the established framework for Camden Virtual Ward, ensuring the assessment, provision, and review of comprehensive acute care, guidance, and information to patients and their caregivers. This will be in the patients own homes, prioritising safety and professionalism grounded in evidence-based practices.

Conduct thorough holistic assessment, formulate plans, implement interventions, and evaluate care plans to address patient’s needs, encompassing physical, social, emotional, and environmental aspects.

Deliver proficient nursing care in the patient's own home and perform clinical procedures such as venepuncture, intravenous cannulation, catheterisation, bladder scans, electrocardiograms (ECG), clinical observations and advance clinical assessment. 

Maintain meticulous and accurate records in accordance with the policies and guidelines outlined by Central North West London and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Demonstrate respect for privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in all interactions and actions, in line with Central North West London’s Trust Values.

Lone Working

Please be aware, this position regularly includes working alone in patients homes/in the community. This will also include evening hours when it is dark.  Personal alarms are available to team members. Please be assured we have safety systems in place and have an excellent safety record.

Working for our organisation

• Shift work (days and evenings)
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme: A free and confidential service to help with personal life
• A range of staff networks: The PRIDE@CNWL Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBT+) Network; Disabled Employees Network; Lived Experience of Mental Health Staff Network; Carers at Work Network; Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Network (BME)
• Discounts and savings at hundreds of retailers nationwide with My Trust Benefits: You can save money on your weekly food shops, household bills, toiletries, and cosmetics, cinema tickets, meals out and holidays or weekend breaks.
• Salary sacrifice scheme via VIVUP platform