Virtual Ward Senior Practitioner


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	17 Sept 2026

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Summary

Undertake advanced clinical assessment of patients on the Virtual Ward and develop, implement and evaluate care and treatment plans. High level of clinical skill ideally including competencies for IV administration, cannulation, phlebotomy, catheter care, ECGs etc. Ensure the day to day operational delivery of high-quality care for those patients admitted to the virtual ward. This role will include working across the wider health system to ensure the delivery of proactive management of this group of patients. Confidently lead, and work with, a variety of MDTs and across the health system to help create clinical management plans to support patients to remain at home. This will include the development of clinical pathways with Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) and the new SDEC centre (Same Day Emergency Care). Support the development and delivery of new national initiatives in relation to virtual ward Work as a coordinator for the patient pathways within the Virtual Ward, recognising individuals specialisms and skill set. Coordinate regular clinical meetings ensuring patient information is accurate and decisions are agreed at the meetings. Be responsible for the remote monitoring of patients (using Doccla) across a variety of clinical pathways including respiratory and frailty Ensure there is an effective referral pathway for the Virtual Ward including initial triage. The Virtual Ward Senior Practitioner will be responsible for overseeing caseload management, ensuring that service delivery is implemented to the highest standard inclusive of best practice and utilises a patient centred approach. The post holder will provide patients with a physical health and biopsychological assessment and where necessary will complete frailty assessments for frailty patients within their own homes. In partnership with the Frailty Team ensure monitoring of Clinical Frailty Score for all patients identified with frailty alongside a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. Proactively plan for and enable timely discharge of patients from the Virtual Ward, liaising with other agencies to provide ongoing care if required The role may include caring for patients and relatives who are anxious, confused or distressed and clear communication skills and empathy is required to offer reassuring and guidance. A part of each working day involves talking to patients either via the telephone or face to face Provide a high-quality support service to patients on the Virtual Ward caseload. Promote the knowledge and understanding of the range of services available across organisations Act as a link person between the team and other agencies, maintaining and promoting positive working relationships with all referring agencies Participate in the development of initiatives within the service If required, will manage staff including assuring completion of supervision, appraisals and compliance with mandatory training

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