Job summary Are you interested in working in a supportive community environment and looking for your next challenge? We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic and motivated Community Matron to join the Integrated Community Team working in the Bodmin and Three Harbours PCN on a three month secondment. Our community team is based at Bodmin and Par health office. This post would be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced nurse, with a commitment to provide compassionate, holistic patient care, working flexibly across the area. Main duties of the job They will also work to ensure integration of all elements of care, increase patient choice and prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital. The extended and supplementary prescribing qualification is essential for this post. Consideration could be given for this to be undertaken once in post for the right candidate. The ability to travel independently across the area to fulfil the requirements of the post is essential, this includes a requirement for flexibility as the service aims to be available 7 days a week 8 am to 10 pm. Job Overview To take a lead role in the development of primary care for older people with multiple chronic diseases who are at high risk of hospital admission, through proactive management of a high- risk caseload and focussing on ways to demonstrate overall improvements in health To work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to establish a whole systems approach to managing health care for these Key Dimensions of the post are: The nurse is based in the PCN team and has overall responsibility for a caseload of 50-60 patients who require intensive support and management and who meet the following criteria: Has two or more emergency admissions to hospital in the past year Suffer from chronic disease Take 4 or more medications The nurse works within the community nursing service and is responsible for provision of evaluation data & promotion of the service within her area of expertise. About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum/ Pro Rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 201-25-236 Job locations Bodmin Health Office Dennison Rd Bodmin PL312LB Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Relevant post registration qualifications, e.g. specialist practitioner qualification (District Nursing) or specialist gerontology/care of long term conditions Desirable MSc Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent Extended and Supplementary Prescribing qualification or equivalent Experience Essential Previous relevant experience of working with patients with long-term chronic conditions Skills and Aptitude Essential Caseload management ability Relevant developed clinical expertise and knowledge in caring for patients with chronic long term conditions Keyboard skills Desirable Knowledge of primary care responsibilities Knowledge and Abilities Essential Proven written and oral communication skills including ability to deal with challenging and sensitive situations Proven ability to work on own and in partnership with other care providers Ability to deal with emotionally challenging clinical situations Proven sensitivity to the needs of patients, relatives, carers and other care providers Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Relevant post registration qualifications, e.g. specialist practitioner qualification (District Nursing) or specialist gerontology/care of long term conditions Desirable MSc Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent Extended and Supplementary Prescribing qualification or equivalent Experience Essential Previous relevant experience of working with patients with long-term chronic conditions Skills and Aptitude Essential Caseload management ability Relevant developed clinical expertise and knowledge in caring for patients with chronic long term conditions Keyboard skills Desirable Knowledge of primary care responsibilities Knowledge and Abilities Essential Proven written and oral communication skills including ability to deal with challenging and sensitive situations Proven ability to work on own and in partnership with other care providers Ability to deal with emotionally challenging clinical situations Proven sensitivity to the needs of patients, relatives, carers and other care providers 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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Bodmin Health Office Dennison Rd Bodmin PL312LB Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)