Community Matron

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Band 7 Community Matron

North East London Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Community Matron in Redbridge CHCSC

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care and keen to be part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued - then look no further!

We are committed to meeting the needs of modern healthcare and providing the best possible service to our patients; as a result we have an exciting opportunity, which represents great career opportunities for the right person.

The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team member as well as using your own initiative. This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical and leadership skills and knowledge of long term conditions.

The post holder will work as a complex case manager, without direct supervision. You will be involved in delivering integration, working with GP's, Social services and the third sector organisations.

You will be providing case management, facilitating early discharge from hospital and preventing unnecessary/unplanned hospital admissions where appropriate as well as supporting healthcare closer to home.

The service currently operates from 09.00 - 17.00hrs, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work. These are the 5P's: o Putting people firsto Prioritising qualityo Being progressive, innovative and continually improvingo Being professional and honesto Promoting what is possible - independence, opportunity and choiceThe post holder will be a Registered Nurse, with at least 2 years community experience of managing a complex caseload of patients.You will be responsible for a caseload of patients with complex health and social care needs. You will work autonomously to case manage these clients and use advanced nursing skills, such as assessment and prescribing to manage their conditions in the community.

He/She will work as part of the integrated care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. Liaising with GPs, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies he/she will deliver individualised care to patients.

Community Nursing are the beating heart of our health and care services - we look forward to you working with us!

About us

Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £3,899 and a maximum payment of £4,968 per annum pro rata).

COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Date posted

25 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year pa (plus HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

395-RR768-23-B

Job locations

Cranbrook and Loxford HASS

69 Albert Road

Ilford

IG1 1HP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

putting people first

Person Specification

essential

Essential

putting people first

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.