Job Description

INTERNAL MPFT APPLICANTS ONLY



Imagine helping patients receive high-quality hospital care without leaving their own homes. Our Virtual Ward service makes that possible and we're offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 8a Virtual Ward Senior Liaison Practitioner to join us in leading this transformation



Join the team shaping the future of care at home!



Are you passionate about innovation, collaboration, and improving patient experience?



Our General Acute Medicine and Frailty Virtual Ward team is growing and we're looking for a dynamic and motivated Virtual Ward senior Liaison Practitioner (Band 8A) to join us on this exciting journey.



This is a unique opportunity to be part of a pioneering service that's transforming how we deliver acute care bringing hospital-level treatment into the comfort and safety of patients' own homes.



What's the Virtual Ward all about?



Our Virtual Ward supports people living with frailty or acute illness to stay safely at home or return home sooner after a hospital stay.



By providing high-quality, responsive care outside of hospital, we help:



The role is designed to support the safe transfer of care from Acute Hospital wards, portals and departments into a Virtual Ward. Working closely with the Virtual Ward Matrons to deliver Case Management, Bed Management and Acuity Management of the patients suitable for Supported Early Discharge.



Identify suitable patients who may need ongoing Virtual care within their own homes, reviewing clinical diagnostics and decision making to ensure the safe transfer of care. Ensuring Medical Management plans are appropriate and in place for discharge.



Educate and empower hospital staff to identify suitable patients who meet the criteria for Virtual Ward care.



Supporting the Virtual Ward Matrons with the implementation of a Virtual Ward case management system.



Develop a comprehensive and cohesive plan for supporting discharge flow which meets the strategic direction of the service/team and minimises unnecessary disruption to stakeholders involved in the process and is operationally sound.



You are required to hold a valid, in-date driving licence and have access to a car



By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;



Supporting your career development and progression



Excellent NHS Pension scheme



Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave



Options for flexible working



Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave



Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources



If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients



Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate



Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates



Salary sacrifice bikes up to 2k



Free car parking at all trust sites



Free flu vaccinations every year



Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to 250 (if the criteria is met)



And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.



Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications



For further information regarding this role, please see attached the and Person Specification.