Job IntroductionDelivering Acute Care Closer to HomeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Enhanced Care Practitioner (ECP) to join the Hospital at Home, Virtual Ward Team.
The successful post holder will work within the Step-up Clinical Team, supporting both admission avoidance and early discharge pathways. Patients accessing the service are those who would traditionally require acute hospital care but are able to receive multidisciplinary treatment safely within their own homes.
Based within the Care Coordination Centre and working across Bath and North East Somerset, with occasional support across the wider BSW footprint, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care that promotes recovery, independence, and improved health outcomes.
Base: Peasdown - Unit 2Hours: 37.5 hours per weekIf you are interested or would like further information please contact: Rachel Scott on rachel.scott@hcrgcaregroup.com or Emma Williams on emma.williams@hcrgcaregroup.comRecruitment Advisor: Louise Ledward on 07884 659608 or louise.ledward@hcrgcaregroup.comWe are happy to answer any questions that you may have.
Package DescriptionAs an Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP), you'll be part of our valued team in Hospital at Home service based across community bases within Swindon or Wiltshire (North, East, South or West).You will feel valued as an Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP) within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Band 7 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditionsMembership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to youAccess to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest ratesOnline and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counsellingAccess to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning EnterpriseAn open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care – backed up by at least 100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission.
Free tea, coffee and milk at your base locationMain Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary Hospital at Home service providing urgent clinical assessment, treatment, care coordination, and leadership across community settings.
The role will involve partnership working across primary, community, acute, social care, and urgent care services to facilitate admission avoidance and timely discharge from hospital settings.
Key areas of responsibility include: Clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients within the Hospital at Home pathway.
Coordination of specialist interventions and oversight of the patient journey.
Caseload management and accountability for clinical decision-making.
Clinical leadership, supervision, appraisal, and professional development of staff. Participation in audit, research, and quality improvement activities.
Educational support for students and colleagues.
Contribution to service redesign and pathway development.
Ensuring practice aligns with governance, patient safety, and evidence-based standardsFor a full list of responsibilities please see the attached Job Description.
Person SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualificationsCurrent registration with the NMC or HCPCEducated to degree level or equivalent experienceRecognised teaching or mentorship qualificationIndependent Prescribing qualification or currently working towards completionTraining in clinical supervision and/or leadershipExperienceSignificant experience in elderly care, frailty, community services, or relevant acute care specialtiesSignificant assessment experience within urgent and acute care settingsExperience managing complex patient caseloadsExperience leading and supporting multidisciplinary community teamsExperience implementing and managing changeExperience working within multidisciplinary teamsKnowledge and SkillsAdvanced assessment, diagnostic, and treatment skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsSound clinical judgement and analytical abilityAbility to work autonomouslyCompetent use of clinical IT systemsAbility to respond effectively within changing environmentsDesirable CriteriaParticipation in relevant clinical interest groupsExperience undertaking clinical audit activitiesResearch experienceKnowledge of quality and continuous improvement frameworksAbout the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes.
We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.
We're a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesn't happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we'll need to close it earlier than the date we've shown here. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
Finally, we need to let you know that the company you'll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job we'll need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policyAttached documentsEnhanced Clinical Practitioner (Virtual Ward) JD.pdf
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HCRG Care Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional development. As a Ward Manager at our Marlborough location, you will benefit from a competitive Band 7 salary, access to NHS pension schemes, and a wealth of resources for personal and career growth, all while being part of a dedicated team committed to transforming health and care services in the community.
