Job Description

The successful candidate will work as part of a dynamic and flexible multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, responsive care to patients across the Virtual Ward. The role also includes in-reach responsibilities within the acute hospital and Accident & Emergency departments to identify patients suitable for step-up or step-down care within the Virtual Ward.



There is an expectation of flexibility to work across the Virtual Ward, Urgent Community Response, and acute hospital settings, supporting seamless transitions of care and ensuring patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Key Requirements:

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration



Level 7 Advanced Health Assessment qualification



V300 Non-Medical Prescribing qualification, with a minimum of 12 months prescribing experience



Proven clinical expertise in managing patients with complex needs/acute experience/managing the acutely unwell patient.



Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and leadership skills



Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across services

Additional Information:

As this is a community-based role, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Join us in shaping the future of integrated care and making a meaningful difference to patients in our community.



As a Band 7 Nurse Practitioner within the Virtual Ward, you will deliver autonomous, advanced-level clinical practice that is firmly grounded in direct, compassionate care for patients, families, caseloads, and populations. Your role will encompass elements of clinical leadership, education, research, and service development, while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centered care.



The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.



We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.



The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.



Deliver high-quality, autonomous care to patients within the Virtual Ward, using advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.



Monitor patients remotely using a variety of digital platforms; therefore, strong IT skills and digital literacy are essential.



Identify and manage patients suitable for step-up or step-down care between acute, urgent, and community settings, including in-reach to Accident & Emergency and acute hospital wards.



Promote public health and wellbeing through the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach, supporting individuals, carers, and families to make positive changes to their physical and mental health.



Support and mentor junior staff, contributing to their development and the overall capability of the team.



Developing and delivering teaching sessions to junior members of the team.



Actively participate in service improvement initiatives, research, and audit activities to enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Accountabilities:

Ensuring safe and effective clinical practice through evidence-based care and adherence to professional standards.



Enhancing the patient experience by delivering compassionate, responsive, and personalised care.



Contributing effectively to the organisation's objectives, including integrated care delivery and admission avoidance.



Efficient and effective use of resources, ensuring value for money and sustainability.



Ability to request and interpret clinical investigations (i.e, bloods, ECG, etc).

Flexibility in working across the Virtual Ward, Urgent Community Response, and Accident & Emergency Department, supporting seamless transitions of care under the front-door model.