Job summary The Community Matrons Team support housebound patients with multiple health and social care needs to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and provide better health outcomes. This role is Mon-Fri 9am - 5pm across Westminster. Main duties of the job Registered nurse or nurse associate Current NMC registration Experience of community health Experience of monitoring patients with complex conditions and identify deterioration Ability to undertake vital signs observations including urinalysis, weight, MUST scores Venepuncture skills Strong communication, administration and documentation skills Time management skills Knowledge and experience of using S1 Ability to work independently and remotely from colleagues Ability to work across various locations in Westminster (this often requires walking with equipment in trolley bag) About us We providecommunity health services to more than two million people across eleven London boroughs and Hertfordshire. Every day, our professionals provide high-quality healthcare in people's homes and local clinics, helping them to: stay well manage their own health with the right support avoid unnecessary trips to, or long stays in, hospital. We support our patients at every stage of their lives, providing health visiting for new-born babies through to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation and palliative care for people towards the end of their lives. Our vision: deliver great care closer to home. Our mission : working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £18.80 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay HCAS 12.07% Holiday pay Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 824-BANK-LIT1343 Job locations Lisson Grove Health Centre Gateforth Street London NW8 8EG Job description Job responsibilities This role will be working across the borough of Westminster. Supporting patients on the Community Matrons caseload with: Monitoring of vital signs and medication compliance Assisting in attending outpatient appointments (inc. escorting) Liaison with other health and social care providers Identification/signposting of signs of deterioration Job description Job responsibilities This role will be working across the borough of Westminster. Supporting patients on the Community Matrons caseload with: Monitoring of vital signs and medication compliance Assisting in attending outpatient appointments (inc. escorting) Liaison with other health and social care providers Identification/signposting of signs of deterioration Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with regulatory body registration Experience of working in Primary Care Desirable Experience of continued professional development Experience Essential Band 5 experience Ability to assess and plan individual care needs Experience of undertaking clinical observations Venepuncture skills Desirable Experience with older frail adults/care homes Experience of managing patients with long term conditions Ability to lead and motivate a team; work under pressure Ability to work across the MDT and social care team Ability to handle distressing situations with sensitivity IT skills including data collection and analysis Experience of using the complex geriatric assessment and urgent care plans Skills and Knowledge Essential Strong communication & documentation skills Time management skills Knowledge and experience of using S1 Knowledge of and the ability to effectively use local services and resources to promote patient care Desirable Able to travel around the district (car/bike/public transport/foot) (2) Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with regulatory body registration Experience of working in Primary Care Desirable Experience of continued professional development Experience Essential Band 5 experience Ability to assess and plan individual care needs Experience of undertaking clinical observations Venepuncture skills Desirable Experience with older frail adults/care homes Experience of managing patients with long term conditions Ability to lead and motivate a team; work under pressure Ability to work across the MDT and social care team Ability to handle distressing situations with sensitivity IT skills including data collection and analysis Experience of using the complex geriatric assessment and urgent care plans Skills and Knowledge Essential Strong communication & documentation skills Time management skills Knowledge and experience of using S1 Knowledge of and the ability to effectively use local services and resources to promote patient care Desirable Able to travel around the district (car/bike/public transport/foot) (2) 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust Address Lisson Grove Health Centre Gateforth Street London NW8 8EG Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)