Medical Secretary (Virtual Ward) Exeter, England
Job description
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: Virtual ward is a safe and efficient alternative to NHS bedded care. Virtual wards support patients who would otherwise be in Hospital to receive the acute care and treatment they need in their own home. This includes either preventing avoidable admissions into Hospital or supporting early discharge out of Hospital.
The delivery of digitally enabled care (virtual care) including virtual wards is a national priority embedded within current Health and Social Care policy. In the 2022-23 priorities and operational planning guidance, systems were asked to deliver virtual ward capacity equivalent to 40-50 virtual ward 'beds' per 100k population by December 2023. The post holder will be able to work under pressure, use the relevant IT systems and be able to work to deadlines to meet targets. They will be expected to work professionally to a very high standard.
Attention to detail and use of initiative is essential. The ideal candidates must have a flexible can do attitude, the ability to use their initiative with excellent communication/interpersonal and IT skills. The successful candidate will have strong administration and organisational skills, exemplary attention to detail, a passion for excellence and an ability to work well within a team. Previous applicants need not apply.
Working Pattern: 15 hours per week, weekends or evenings (Monday to Friday) Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information or an informal visit please contact: Kelly-Anne Haynes (Secretary Team Leader) 01392 402785 or [email protected] Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
