We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic, experienced people centered virtual ward nurses. Ideally you will have excellent clinical skills and experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role will be responsible for managing virtual ward patient care in conjunction with our system partners.
The referral hub manages referrals into a number of HCT clinical services. Our team consists of GPs, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and administrators who care for patients across Hertfordshire, The referral hub opening hours are Mon-sun 8am - 8pm, this role will be required to join the weekend rota.
This role involves some remote working, and some office based duties with minimal/no face to face activities.
• Use advanced skills and expert knowledge to make a comprehensive assessment of patients referred into the virtual ward work collaboratively with the GPs to develop an appropriate management plan.
• Use complex, advanced skills and expert knowledge to identify changes and/or deterioration in condition and act on these appropriately.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively with GPs, clinicians and admin personnel in the Referral Hub to continue to develop the virtual ward service.
• Establish highly effective methods of communication to develop a therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Build effective relationships across professional organisational boundaries, using influencing and negotiating skills to break down barriers and manage the patient journey.
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
We put our patients, their families and carers at the center of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be innovative, caring and agile in their work to help achieve the trust vision.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now.
You've made a great decision to apply to join HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
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This advert closes on Saturday 30 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr