Virtual Care/Virtual Ward Nurse/AHP
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Virtual Care/Virtual Ward Nurse/AHP
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, without direct supervision, to patients, carers and relatives within their home environment, enabling them to enjoy maximum independence and optimum quality of life.
Able to virtually monitor patients on the ward and also offer a face to face visit if needed.
To work in partnership with patients and carers to offer support and advice and promote informed choice.
To support the role of the ward manager and band 6 staff.
To work autonomously, providing effective, evidence-based care in line with competency and training record and organisational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
To support all locality teams by working in a flexible way.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Activitieso To admit to the caseload, assess, plan, agree, implement, and evaluatecare for patients.o To work in partnership with patients and carers to offer support andadvice and promote informed choice, while supporting equality andvaluing diversity.o To regularly review care delivery and documentation.o To participate in personalised care planning and promote self-care andindependence.o To be competent and confident with core clinical skills (as percompetency and training record).o To act as a formal mentor to pre-registration nursing students andpreceptees.o To liaise with and refer to other agencies and professionals asappropriate.o To take full responsibility for immediate care delivery decisions.o To offer support, supervision, information and education to patients,relatives and carers and other team members.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-26-846
Job locations
Digital Services
First Floor Offices, First Floor, Building A, Greencourt Truro Business Park
Truro
TR4 9LF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Registered NurseAdult/AHP
- Evidence of recent relevant personal professional development
- Mentorship module or willingness to undertake
- Current Professional RegistrationNMC/HCPC
Desirable
- Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Leadership skills
- The ability to provide skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the demands of job.
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress
- The ability to manage the caseload in the absence of a senior nurse, on a temporary basis
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Registered NurseAdult/AHP
- Evidence of recent relevant personal professional development
- Mentorship module or willingness to undertake
- Current Professional RegistrationNMC/HCPC
Desirable
- Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Leadership skills
- The ability to provide skilled, evidence-based nursing care to a wide range of patients
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the demands of job.
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress
- The ability to manage the caseload in the absence of a senior nurse, on a temporary basis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Digital Services
First Floor Offices, First Floor, Building A, Greencourt Truro Business Park
Truro
TR4 9LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Digital Services
First Floor Offices, First Floor, Building A, Greencourt Truro Business Park
Truro
TR4 9LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager Virtual Ward
Matt Jones
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-26-846
Job locations
Digital Services
First Floor Offices, First Floor, Building A, Greencourt Truro Business Park
Truro
TR4 9LF
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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