Job summary
The Virtual Ward Teams are based within North Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals (NLaG) at both Grimsby and Scunthorpe sites, to support patients from the hospital and community. The Team co-ordinates the patient care and transition within a multi -disciplinary team environment both in Acute and Community Care. This role will be pivotal in organising and ensuring the right care is identified and delivered by the right teams, so patients can remain looked after in their own home environments enabling better outcomes for patients wellbeing and recovery.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Virtual Ward Clinical Co-Ordinator
Based at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby, but may be required to work at Scunthorpe General Hospital or any location within NE Lincolnshire
24 hours per week, you will be required to work a rota pattern which includes weekends and Bank Holidays.
Permanent
Salary Range 6 £36,806 - £44,717 pro rata per annum, pay award pending
As part of the Virtual Ward Team, you have delegated responsibility for the clinical co-ordination of people that have been stepped up or stepped down on to the Virtual Ward which includes assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards on a shift basis, ensuring delivery of quality care to people, who often have complex needs in their own home, as alternative to acute bedded care. The role will participate in innovation and evidence-based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the Virtual Ward clinical team in close liaison with the Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and the Virtual Ward Clinical Lead. You are responsible for ensuring that staff on shift are regularly monitoring and reviewing in-line with the care plan.
You will have a minimum of 2 years post registration experience, working autonomously in primary or community care.
You will be experienced working as part of a multi- disciplinary team with multi agencies to optimise and promote the best care.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Details
- Date posted: 12 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £36,806 to £44,717 a year Range 6, pro rata per annum, pay award pending
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: B9814-26-154
- Job locations: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho Road, Grimsby, DN33 2BA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information.
We appreciate how useful AI can be in todays workplace. For this application though, we want to understand your own thoughts and experience. We will be checking applications for AI usage, and those that appear to be significantly AI-generated may be subject to additional scrutiny.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Proactive with the ability to lead change and transform ways of working
- Flexible approach to meet service requirements
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
- Able to work weekends and bank holidays as required, as this will be a 7 day service
- Ability to transport self to work and patient locations across Northern Lincolnshire
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience
- Experience of working autonomously
- Evidence of working clinically at a senior level
- Community or primary care experience
- Multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Team Leadership and Caseload Management
- Participation in research projects
- Auditing and benchmarking
- Mentoring
- Providing clinical supervision
- Experience in virtual ward services
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration (e.g. registered nurse, paramedic, AHP)
- Evidence of CPD at diploma level in related subject or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of triaging patients with a range of clinical conditions and complex needs
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate coordination of professionals, including external agencies
- Time management - ability to prioritise and plan ahead
- Team working skills with the ability to coordinate with others
- Ability to utilise and demonstrate digital technology competently
- Knowledge of best practice in virtual ward services
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate management competencies
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