Rapid Response/Virtual Ward Matron Hospital Based Job Vacancy in South Tyneside, England, UK

Job summary

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification

Main duties of the job

Living Independently for Everyone

Rapid Response/Virtual Ward Matron

(hospital based)

Our vision is for the people of Croydon to experience well-co-ordinated care and support in the most appropriate setting, which is truly person-centred and helps them to maintain their independence.

As demand rises with increasing health needs and advances in clinical care, we are responding to the challenges whilst continuing to deliver the highest quality of care. We are developing the services that we currently provide to reduce hospital admissions and to facilitate earlier discharge from hospital through the use of technology, ensuring patients have the safest best care that is delivered in their home environment via the Croydon Virtual Ward.

The Virtual Ward service available 7 days a week.

Thepost holder will require advanced assessment skills and have the ability to identify and facilitate early discharge for patients via the Virtual Ward. The candidates will work closely with the local Remote Monitoring Hub and community teams and ensure clear care plans are in place on discharge.

They will need to be motivated, innovative with strong leadership and communication skills, to support the development of the Virtual Ward.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact: Operations Manager, Aisling Vaugh on 0208 274 6445.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.

These include:o Croydon University Hospitalo Purley Hospitalo The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heatho Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodsideo A minor injuries unit in New AddingtonThe Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:”Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it”Our 5 key ‘Here for you’ promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staffo You feel in safe hands with highly professional staffo You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicianso You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it’s getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services

We are one of 17 Trusts in the country who have been accepted as national pioneers on staff engagement and empowerment, through the adoption of “Listening into Action” as a new way of working. The approach we are taking to “Listening into Action” is new and different.