Job Description

VIRTUAL FRAILTY WARD SENIOR NURSE



Full time - fixed term contract / secondment to cover maternity leave



Immediate opportunities for a Band 6 Registered Nurse.



Virtual Frailty Ward Service Hours 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the South East Essex Virtual Frailty Ward service. This important post will work alongside a team of Consultant Geriatricians, Community Nurses, Therapists, and Health Care Assistants in the provision of the Frailty Virtual Ward working in the community, in the patient's own home. You will be part of a high profile service to help alleviate current pressures in the NHS. The service reduces demand for inpatient beds and on Emergency Departments and optimises patient experience by enabling them to receive safe clinical specialist care in the comfort of their own home.



If you are a dynamic individual, keen to take on a new challenge and develop in this innovative and unique role we would love to hear from you. You will need experience as a qualified nurse and be able to drive with access to a car for work.



Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.



Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.

Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.

If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.



Benefits



27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.

Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.

Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.

8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us

Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.



Work that wraps around your needs

Work bank:

You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.

Flexible working:

available from day one for most roles.

Job share:

Applications for job shares are welcomed.



This important post will work alongside a team of Consultant Geriatricians, Community Nurses, Therapists, and Health Care Assistants in the provision of the Frailty Virtual Ward working in the community, in the patient's own home. You will be part of a high profile service to help alleviate current pressures in the NHS. The service will reduce demand for inpatient beds and on Emergency Departments and optimise patient experience by enabling them to receive safe clinical specialist care in the comfort of their own home