Clinical Nurse Manager (Acute Hospital at Home)

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Role Summary

The Clinical Nurse Manager will lead the operational management of the Virtual Ward and Acute Hospital at Home team to ensure that:
- High standards of care delivery are achieved and maintained.
- Such services are delivered in an efficient and cost-effective way and within allocated resources.

The Clinical Nurse Manager will be based in the acute Hospital in Eastern. To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other areas as appropriate as directed by the line manager.

The post holder will work as part of a team, and will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager for AHAH in Northern and will need a good working relationship with the Acute Medicine CNMs in Eastern. They will also need to work with community colleagues.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Acute Medicine for a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse to lead our integrated Acute Hospital at Home team, working closely with the Lead Nurse and the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Manager in our Northern services.

Acute Hospital at Home is a safe and efficient alternative to NHS bedded care. It is a Virtual Ward, which supports patients who would otherwise be in hospital to receive the acute care and treatment they need in their own home. This includes either preventing avoidable admissions into hospital or supporting early discharge out of hospital.

The post holder will:

Function as a professional role model and clinical leader, demonstrating both clinical and managerial competence.

Be highly visible and accessible in clinical areas to facilitate communication with staff and patients, observe clinical practice and ensure standards are maintained.

Promote and support innovative practice and ensure relevant research findings are incorporated into nursing practice. This will include creating and developing new pathways, and regularly reviewing those already in use.

They will work to improve and maintain the AHAH service based on best practice and current national guidelines.

They will also manage the Acute Medicine Ambulatory Care service and the Acute Medicine Care-Coordinators, ensuring the service runs smoothly and is utilised appropriately.

The delivery of digitally enabled care (virtual care) including virtual wards is a national priority embedded within current health and social care policy. This post, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, provides an opportunity to drive and transform the system by embedding the use of digital technology to release pressure on acute care and improve patient outcomes.

The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You must have the ability to work under pressure and be interested in personal development of leadership skills. A priority is service development and improvement as part of continuing expansion of the Virtual Ward.

As we move towards a new era of integrated care and working collaboratively across organisational boundaries, the need for dynamic, focused teamwork is vital.

Working Pattern: Full time, 4 day shifts a week. This will usually be weekdays, but may include weekends and bank holidays as the services requires.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Carlie Hopper, Lead Nurse on01392 406399 carlie.hopper@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.