Role Summary
- The post holder will work as across a range of specialty Acute Medicine functions, primarily this will be Acute Hospital at Home (AHAH) and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) but will include involvement with Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)
- Within the AHAH role they will lead in the delivery of a seamless transition between the acute trust and the community, ensuring patients are kept safe and the best possible care is delivered. Current patient streams managed by this service are OPAT, AF, COVID, AKI, Heart Failure, NSTEMI, Syncope and Frailty. We will continue to introduce new work streams.
- They will proactively seek new patients to recruit from MAU, SDEC and wards across the hospital, assessing these patients and driving their safe discharge into AHAH.
- They will work to improve and maintain the AHAH service based on best practice and current national guidelines.
- The post holder will be expected to complete ongoing learning and obtain an advanced practice module relevant to their role, including history taking and clinical examination.
- To provide on-going professional and clinical leadership to the care team and deliver evidence-based care as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
- The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and procedures, for which they are competent to practice, without direct supervision.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
Are you looking to be part of something new and exciting? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Nurse to bring their experience and knowledge to our integrated Virtual Ward at our Northern site.
The role of Acute Medicine Specialist Nurse has been developed as a response to the growing needs of the local community to have a diverse multidisciplinary team. This role will include working in a range of areas and modalities. With the opportunity to complete an advanced practice module after an appropriate amount of time in post.
Virtual ward is a safe and efficient alternative to NHS bedded care. Virtual wards support patients who would otherwise be in hospital to receive the acute care and treatment they need in their own home. This includes either preventing avoidable admissions into hospital or supporting early discharge out of hospital.
The delivery of digitally enabled care (virtual care) including virtual wards is a national priority embedded within current health and social care policy.
This post, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, provides an opportunity to drive and transform the system by embedding the use of digital technology to release pressure on acute care and improve patient outcomes.
Working Pattern: 15 hours per week. You will be expected to work days including weekends and bank holidays.
Interview Date: Wednesday 28th August 2024.
For further information please contact: Jenny Gavin, Northern Ward Manager, on jenny.gavin@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
