Job summary
The Virtual Ward has been commissioned to provide a safe alternative to manage and monitor a specific group of patients with acute respiratory illness, Frailty or Heart Failure as an alternative to hospital admission and /or to facilitate earlier discharge from hospital. The patients care will be delivered in their own home by utilising cutting edge patient friendly technology to provide remote monitoring, along with additional tailored in person or telephone support.

The role of the virtual ward team is to coordinate the hospital based and community based elements of the ward by;

• Promoting the benefits of the virtual ward to patients and HCP
• Identifying and admitting patients to the virtual ward, ensuring seamless transfer from the hospital site to the virtual ward.
• Assessment and remote monitoring of patients in the community
• Delivering Specialist expertise to ensure patients feel supported on the virtual ward
• Employing holistic assessment and strategies to manage emerging health needs.
• Provide administrative duties to facilitate the smooth operation of the service
• To integrate into the wider Respiratory / Frailty / Cardiac directorate.

Main duties of the job

• To be an integral member of the virtual ward team with partnership working across the virtual ward MDT.
• To develop specialist knowledge, skills and experience across an array of medical conditions suitable for virtual ward management.
• To be responsible for providing specialist advice, guidance and care to patients and their carers.
• To hold delegated responsibility for the virtual ward patient caseload co-ordinating admissions and discharges for patients referred to the service using digital technology.
• To assess and treat patients requiring acute level care, which may include the provision of acute therapy including oxygen, nebulizers, diuretics etc if deemed appropriate within the virtual ward setting following clear care pathways supported by a named consultant.
• To ensure compliance with Professional body regulations and with Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• To maintain knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes necessary to deliver an evidenced based service that is responsive to the changing needs of the locality population and the service.
• To provide and participate in clinical supervision to ensure high clinical standards, and to facilitate the development of individual team members.
• To support other members of the virtual ward as required and to deputise, where appropriate.

About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 262-A-26-8337743
Closing date: 30 October 2026

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

• Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
• Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Benefits

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Person Specification
Essential other requirements

• Able to travel independently of public transport across North Cumbria.
• Able to work flexibly across a range of acute and community settings.
• Willingness to occasionally travel outside of county to attend regional meetings and training events
• Promote equality and value diversity (level 3).

Essential skills and aptitudes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written skills
• IT skills and ability to analyse data.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team and the wider MDT/ services
• Good personal organisational skills with the ability to delegate effectively.
• Experience initiating and participating in change
• Ability to link with other services and disciplines
• Ability to teach/educate patients, carers and other discipline

Desirable skills and aptitudes

• Post registration relevant clinical skills with CPD evidence
• Ability to teach/educate patients, carers and other disciplines
• Ability to work with direction but not direct supervision.

Essential knowledge and experience

• Substantial post registration experience
• Demonstrate evidence of working as part of a multi professional team
• Evidence of leadership skills within the role
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively
• Problem solving skills and critical decision making.
• Demonstrable understanding of the scope and extent of the role.
• Broad knowledge base of acute care and chronic conditions.
• Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers and manage change.
• Understanding of scope of professional practice.
• Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
• Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations.
• Knowledge and experience within research and audit

Desirable knowledge and experience

• Experience managing a caseload of patients
• Knowledge of local integrated respiratory, frailty or acute care pathways depending upon role.
• Knowledge and experience of integrated care.
• Insight into the National virtual ward programme.
• Experience of teaching and delivering presentations.
• Understanding of a wide variety of respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy
• Experience of working across boundaries within respiratory care / Frailty / cardiology

Essential qualifications

• Level 1 Registered Nursing Qualification or Registered Physiotherapist
• Evidence of continuous professional development to degree level or equivalent experience

Desirable qualifications

• Post registration qualification in chronic disease management
• Specialist qualification in nursing / AHP equivalent experience in the field

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.