Virtual Ward Sister Hospital at Home
Job Description
Job title: Virtual Ward Sister Hospital at Home
Company: NHS
Job description: The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be responsible for their own caseload, work autonomously and deliver gold standard care for a unique service in Kent. The team has expanded over the years to accommodate different pathways that include complex treatments that can now allow an inpatient to receive hospital care within the home environment.Applicants would need to be able to drive to and from patients home for care within their homes.We would welcome a dynamic, forward thinking individual to join our team.“Previous applicants need not apply”Main duties of the jobA highly motivated sister is required to join our award winning team at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.Are you forward thinking, a team player and able to work autonomously, visiting patients in the home environment, delivering gold standard, holistic care?We are a friendly, unique team who is looking for the right individual to join us. You will be based at Kent and Canterbury however you may be required to cover our sister sites at QEQM and occasionally WHH.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and aboveDate posted25 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number344-5454QEHJob locationsWilliam Harvey HospitalKennington RoadAshfordTN24 0LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’.Person SpecificationRegistered nurseEssential
- Band 5 or higher clinical grade, suitable experience in Hospital or Community setting.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or willing to complete
2 years experience at Band 5Essential
- 2 years experience in Hospital or community setting
Desirable
- Completion of higher education
Full driving licenseEssential
- Full driving license
Person SpecificationRegistered nurseEssential
- Band 5 or higher clinical grade, suitable experience in Hospital or Community setting.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or willing to complete
2 years experience at Band 5Essential
- 2 years experience in Hospital or community setting
Desirable
- Completion of higher education
Full driving licenseEssential
- Full driving license
Expected salary: £37338 – 44962 per year
Location: Ashford, Kent
