Job summary
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.
Date posted
01 May 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
Reference number
363-CHB6998909-B
Job locations
Grove View Integrated Care Hub, Court Drive, Dunstable, LU55JD
Job description
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 access to a vehicle to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-20:00.
For further information, please contact:
Victoria Stone 07966991909
Person Specification
Education/Qualification (Essential):
* 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 (Essential):
* Significant/recent experience working at a high level (Band 6 or above)
* Experience of clinical leadership
Knowledge and Skills (Essential):
* 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
Other (Essential):
* Understanding of national government initiatives in health and social care and their impact on local services
* Car Driver
Additional requirements
This post is subject to a DBS check and requires a current UK professional registration. Applications from those requiring sponsorship are welcome. Please refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website for details.
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