Job summary
To assess, implement and monitor the care needs of patients safely within their own homes, using technology to view observations and conducting telehealth consultations without direct supervision.

To work alongside the multi-disciplinary team regularly to provide the holistic care to patients on the virtual ward.

The post holder will manage their workload and escalate any concerns to their senior nurse and/or consultant on call.

The post holder should at all times act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out telephone assessments routinely to assess and monitor patients with acute/long term conditions
• To document all communication and changes to patient's care plan accurately and within trust guidelines
• To liaise with consultant for multi-disciplinary team meetings daily and implement investigations & interventions
• To communicate relevant changes promptly and effectively in patient status to the multidisciplinary team
• To practice as a professional nurse, acting with confidence, authority and expertise
• To be accountable for the assessment of care needs: the development, delivery and evaluation of nursing care for a named group of patients
• To act as the patient's advocate, ensuring a caring environment - both physical and psychological
• To maintain accurate and legible records of care
• To liaise with other health care workers within the hospital and community to promote health, welfare and care of patients
• To lead a team approach to patient care with emphasis on clinical development
• To take a lead role in research and research-based practice
• To ensure that the Trust's Health and Safety Policies are understood and observed and that procedures are followed
• To ensure the appropriate use of equipment and facilities and that the working environment is maintained in good order

About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: Depending on experience per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 177-EMER-8348591
Closing date: 16 November 2026

Person Specification
Essential

• Registered nurse
• Assessor/supervisor Course
• Respiratory learning modules
• Acute respiratory medicine experience
• Good pharmaceutical knowledge base
• Ability to lead and work effectively within a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Accurate documentation and attention to detail
• IT skills

Desirable

• Leadership/management qualification
• Experience of medical and surgical pathways
• Remote patient assessment

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.

Employer details
Employer name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA, United Kingdom

For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Sister Natalie Cairney, natalie.cairney@jpaget.nhs.uk, 07979207471

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