Overview
The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic and flexible multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, responsive care to patients across the Virtual Ward. The role includes in-reach responsibilities within the acute hospital and Accident & Emergency departments to identify patients suitable for step-up or step-down care within the Virtual Ward. There is an expectation of flexibility to work across the Virtual Ward, Urgent Community Response, and acute hospital settings, supporting seamless transitions of care and ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.
Key Requirements:
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
* Level 7 Advanced Health Assessment qualification
* V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, with a minimum of 12 months prescribing experience
* Proven clinical expertise in managing patients with complex needs/acute experience/managing the acutely unwell patient
* Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and leadership skills
* Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across services
Additional Information:
As this is a community-based role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Main duties
As a Band 7 Nurse Practitioner within the Virtual Ward, you will deliver autonomous, advanced-level clinical practice that is firmly grounded in direct, compassionate care for patients, families, caseloads, and populations. Your role will encompass elements of clinical leadership, education, research, and service development, while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centered care.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services. We are building a workforce that can help us fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve health care problems of tomorrow. We are committed to diversity and to delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are proud to have been rated as Good by CQC and have received awards including Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust supports flexible working arrangements and will consider requests to work flexibly.
Details
Date posted: 12 Medi 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 225-DIV3-7428968
Job locations: Wolverhampton Science Park, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU
Job responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality, autonomous care to patients within the Virtual Ward, using advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
* Monitor patients remotely using a variety of digital platforms; strong IT skills and digital literacy are essential
* Identify and manage patients suitable for step-up or step-down care between acute, urgent, and community settings, including in-reach to Accident & Emergency and acute hospital wards
* Promote public health and wellbeing through the Making Every Contact Count approach, supporting individuals, carers, and families to make positive changes to their physical and mental health
* Support and mentor junior staff, contributing to their development and the overall capability of the team
* Developing and delivering teaching sessions to junior members of the team
* Actively participate in service improvement initiatives, research, and audit activities to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes
Accountabilities
* Ensuring safe and effective clinical practice through evidence-based care and adherence to professional standards
* Enhancing the patient experience by delivering compassionate, responsive, and personalised care
* Contributing effectively to the organisation’s objectives, including integrated care delivery and admission avoidance
* Efficient and effective use of resources, ensuring value for money and sustainability
* Ability to request and interpret clinical investigations (e.g., bloods, ECG, etc.)
* Flexibility in working across the Virtual Ward, Urgent Community Response, and Accident & Emergency Department, supporting seamless transitions of care under the front-door model
Person Specification
* Driving - Full UK driving license and access to own vehicle
* Clinical - Relevant postgraduate community nursing/acute nursing qualification, training and experience
* Registered Independent non-medical prescriber
* Registered with professional body
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information see the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer details
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Wolverhampton Science Park, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU
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