Job overview

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·           The role supports the Acute Care at Home in driving transformation as well as value for money in planning, commissioning and service delivery.

·                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.

·                To work as part of a team reporting to the Senior Advanced Liaison Practitioner between the Acute Trust and Virtual Wards, in a “pull” function, to ensure the correct utilisation of Virtual Ward beds.

·                Identifying 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.

·                The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role.  The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. 

The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Service partnership to develop, strengthen and optimise the Virtual Ward admission and

discharge pathways that includes engagement with Emergency Acute  Wards.

Main duties of the job

·               Operate effectively in a flexible and demanding environment and proactively engage with Acute Trust wards, portals, and departments.

·               Work effectively with a variety of external partners/stakeholders working on other projects and programmes within other NHS directorates as required.

·                Having the ability to deal with resulting potentially aggressive/antagonistic situations.

·               Committed to working and engaging constructively with internal and external stakeholders on a range of business sensitive issues.

·               Nurtures key relationships and maintain networks internally and externally, including national networks.

·               Close liaison with the Acute Hospital Site Team and Integrated Discharge Hub (IDH)

·               Link with managers and members of other functions, to address inter-dependencies and ensure alignment.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

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

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.