FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Staff Nurse in the Virtual Ward?
The primary responsibility includes remotely monitoring patients' observations, coordinating treatments, and conducting regular video calls with patients.
Is experience in specific medical fields required for this role?
While not explicitly stated, the role offers opportunities to expand expertise in various fields such as medicine, orthopaedics, and surgery, suggesting that prior experience or knowledge in these areas would be beneficial.
How do staff coordinate the transfer of care in the Virtual Ward?
Staff will coordinate the transfer of care by collaborating with specialists to identify eligible patients and following established pathways and protocols for escalation and prioritization of patient needs.
What technology will be used for patient interaction?
The role will utilize video call technology similar to Microsoft Office Teams for daily communication with patients.
How does the Virtual Ward benefit patients?
The Virtual Ward allows patients to receive treatments and monitoring from the convenience of their homes, enhancing accessibility and contributing to the Trust's focus on critically ill patients in acute settings.
Who can I contact for more information about this job?
You can contact Abigail Scullion, the Ward Manager, at the email address abigail.scullion1@nhs.net or by phone at 07514951250.
Where does the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust provide services?
The Trust provides services primarily in Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells, within the wider South part of West Kent and North part of East Sussex, operating from Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury.
What type of facilities does Tunbridge Wells Hospital provide?
Tunbridge Wells Hospital offers single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients, making it the first of its kind in the country.
How many staff does the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust employ?
The Trust employs more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both hospital sites.