Sister / Charge Nurse - Virtual Wards

at  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse to join our innovative Virtual Ward team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering and coordinating high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals receiving treatment at home, supporting their transition from hospital care and preventing unnecessary admissions.
As a Band 6 Nurse in the Virtual Ward, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day in-person care of patients with complex health needs, including respiratory, cardiac, and other long-term conditions. Working closely with consultants, GPs, and other healthcare professionals, you will provide clinical expertise and ensure the smooth delivery of patient care plans.
This role offers the opportunity to work in an exciting, tech-enabled environment that is transforming the way healthcare is delivered, giving you the chance to develop your leadership and clinical skills in an innovative and supportive setting.
You are an enthusiastic and experienced nurse with strong clinical skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. You are passionate about patient-centred care and excited by the opportunity to work in a pioneering Virtual Ward environment.

Provide high-quality clinical care to patients on the Virtual Ward, managing their treatment plans and ensuring patient safety.
Perform clinical assessments, using observations and point-of-care testing to track patient progress and identify early signs of deterioration.
Daily management of patient care, ensuring timely interventions and escalation where necessary.
Coordinate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, including consultants, GPs, AHPs, and community services, to provide seamless care for patients.
Provide guidance and support to junior nursing staff, helping to develop their skills and ensure adherence to best practices in patient care.
Contribute to the delivery and review of individualised care plans, adjusting as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Assist with discharge planning and continuity of care, ensuring patients safely transition from hospital to home.
Promote patient empowerment by providing education and support to help patients and their families manage their conditions at home.
Ensure compliance with clinical governance, infection control, and safety protocols
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.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us