Job summaryWe are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic individual to be part of a new exciting team for the Virtual WardThis role requires integrated working with our community partners and building close working relationships with a wide range of the multidisciplinary team.To succeed in this role, you will need to possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to have the ability to deal with challenging situations in a professional and calm manner.If you are a confident, enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who can develop and maintain high standards of documentation we look forward to hearing from you.***Applicant will require full clean driving licence with access to vehicle***Please note that we can only consider applications from individuals with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN, as we are currently unable to support OSCE.Main duties of the jobTo work within a clinical team alongside the ward manager/lead nurse/deputy sisters, clinical lead and provide the highest quality of care required to support each patient in their care pathway.About usWe are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:Flexible working opportunities;Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;Subsidised staff parking (currently free);Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughWe strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and personal specification for furtherinformation regarding the post.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssentialNMC Registered NurseSkillsEssentialAbility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing careIV medication administrationPeripheral cannulation skillsUnderstanding of nursing care deliveryDesirableUnderstanding of discharge planningManagement of acute patientsExperienceDesirableExperience of teaching junior staffExperience of supporting/mentoring junior staffExperience of shift management in the absence of senior colleaguesExperience of audit processesOtherEssentialFull clean driving licence with access to vehicleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustAddressPeterborough City HospitalBretton GatePeterboroughPE3 9GZEmployer's websitehttps://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)