Virtual Ward Registered Senior Nurse / Paramedic
Job summary
Are you looking to be part of something new and exciting? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a registered professional to bring their demonstrable experience and proven knowledge to the integrated Virtual Ward Team.
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 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.
Please note this post is working on site at Derriford Hospital and is not a working from home opportunity.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
As we move towards a new era of integrated care and working collaboratively across organisational boundaries, the need for dynamic, focused clinical leadership is vital.
A key part of the role is to act a recognised expert clinician to support the development of various virtual clinical remote monitoring pathways, the first 3 pathways will include frailty, respiratory and acute medicine, and support community teams and hospitals to understand the benefits of Virtual Wards therefore embedding it as a safe alternative to inpatient treatment. Within your role, you will carry out the assessment, planning and implementation of nursing care and evaluation of virtual ward interventions to meet the needs of the patients most effectively, working with the Acute Medical Nursing Team.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Virtual Ward Manager but will link in with Clinical Lead, Acute Medicine Matron and Operational Manager as well as key stakeholders including Primary care, Community Services, Acute hospital services and others to develop services.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Details
Date posted
30 July 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-LT-DA8140738
Job locations
Derriford
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Planning Individualised Patient Care
- Be responsible for assessing patients to determine their clinical needs in relation to digital health/care
- Facilitate digital health provision contributing to multidisciplinary assessment for appropriate early hospital discharge and signposting to relevant Community and Support Services
- Frequent telephone triage to further identify and determine patients health/care needs
- Frequent informed clinical decision making and co-ordination of provision to meet patients health/care needs
- Frequent requirement for periods of concentration when carrying out patient assessments and writing notes
- Regular interruptions and demands on time whilst carrying out telephone clinical assessments and care provision
- Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies during telephone triage whilst interpreting information and taking appropriate action and to lead others to do the same
- Deal with patient/relatives who are distressed and sometimes confused
- Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This includes history taking, +/- physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
For further information please see attached job description
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
- Planning Individualised Patient Care
- Be responsible for assessing patients to determine their clinical needs in relation to digital health/care
- Facilitate digital health provision contributing to multidisciplinary assessment for appropriate early hospital discharge and signposting to relevant Community and Support Services
- Frequent telephone triage to further identify and determine patients health/care needs
- Frequent informed clinical decision making and co-ordination of provision to meet patients health/care needs
- Frequent requirement for periods of concentration when carrying out patient assessments and writing notes
- Regular interruptions and demands on time whilst carrying out telephone clinical assessments and care provision
- Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies during telephone triage whilst interpreting information and taking appropriate action and to lead others to do the same
- Deal with patient/relatives who are distressed and sometimes confused
- Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This includes history taking, +/- physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
For further information please see attached job description
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven knowledge of Government policies relating to Virtual Ward
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of Secondary & Primary Care Sector
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) or HCPC Registered Paramedic
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification at degree level or equivalent
- Management and leadership module or study days/proven evidence of
Desirable
- Recognised Acute Care Assessments module
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
Desirable
- Previous recent demonstrable experience of managing change towards improvement in a clinical setting
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven knowledge of Government policies relating to Virtual Ward
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Proven knowledge of Secondary & Primary Care Sector
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) or HCPC Registered Paramedic
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification at degree level or equivalent
- Management and leadership module or study days/proven evidence of
Desirable
- Recognised Acute Care Assessments module
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Highly effective communication skills - verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
Desirable
- Previous recent demonstrable experience of managing change towards improvement in a clinical setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) 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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Derriford
Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
