Job summary
Community Matrons provide case management to a group of patients with complex long term health conditions that require skilled intervention. Understanding long term conditions is a major contributing factor to this role, supporting self management and self-recognition of decompensation and acting in a timely manner. Working as part of an MDT is essential.
Main duties of the job
Care and support of patients with complex long term conditions
Managing and supporting patients to self manage these conditions being aware of decompensation of disease and illness.
Use physical assessment skills to support long term condition management and be able to use diagnostic skills to then provide a treatment plan if required using V300 prescribing skills.
work with other members of the MDT including the Community Nursing Teams and GP.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Care and support of patients with complex long term conditions
Managing and supporting patients to self manage these conditions being aware of decompensation of disease and illness.
Use physical assessment skills to support long term condition management and be able to use diagnostic skills to then provide a treatment plan if required using V300 prescribing skills.
work with other members of the MDT including the Community Nursing Teams and GP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Care and support of patients with complex long term conditions
Managing and supporting patients to self manage these conditions being aware of decompensation of disease and illness.
Use physical assessment skills to support long term condition management and be able to use diagnostic skills to then provide a treatment plan if required using V300 prescribing skills.
work with other members of the MDT including the Community Nursing Teams and GP.
Person Specification
Nursing
Essential
- Level 7 Health Assessment
- V300 prescribing
Desirable
- Long term condition course
- evidence of working at advanced level in managing a long term condition
Level 7 Masters equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist Practice or Level 7 equivalent
Person Specification
Nursing
Essential
- Level 7 Health Assessment
- V300 prescribing
Desirable
- Long term condition course
- evidence of working at advanced level in managing a long term condition
Level 7 Masters equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist Practice or Level 7 equivalent
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
