Are you looking to progress your leadership and clinical skills and be at the forefront of change?
Would you like to work for an Outstanding Trust that values its staff? Are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care; and are you keen to be part of a friendly and progressive integrated community team where your ideas and opinions are valued? If so, we would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Community Matron within the South Beds Localities to work within the Complex Care/Primary Care Home Teams providing long term condition and minor illness assessments for patients that meet the service two-hour response criteria. You will be a strong leader, focused on achieving real improvements in outcomes for patients and will be confident in your ability to support, coach and develop individuals and teams to deliver consistently high quality services.
You will be innovative, forward thinking, self-driven with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be an experienced Registered Nurse with top to toe assessment and independent prescribing skills with a background in minor illness or chronic disease management.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job responsibilities
You will take pride in your work and be highly motivated and dynamic, have a flexible approach and be able to embrace change. Being a collaborative worker and the ability to network and build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders is essential.
You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-20:00.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
* Registered General Nurse
* Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills
* Independent prescriber
* Relevant teaching/mentoring qualification and evidence of teaching skills
Experience
* Significant/recent experience working at a high level (Band 6 or above)
* Experience of clinical leadership
* Community Experience
Knowledge and Skills
* Evidence of managing long term conditions/minor illness
* Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness
* Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
* Evidence of and commitment to multi-professional working
* Knowledge of Local Services
Other
* Demonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health and social care and how they impact on local services
* Car Driver
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.
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Pro Rata
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