The Community Matron will work primarily in community settings, providing clinical leadership, mentoring nursing students, and ensuring high standards of patient-centered care. The role requires the ability to establish effective communication networks with various stakeholders, including primary and secondary care providers, social services, and voluntary organisations. In addition to standard hours, the role includes participation in an on-call rota and may involve travel for patient visits, for which a vehicle is necessary. The position offers a well-rounded benefits package, including competitive leave, occupational health support, and a commitment to staff development and diversity.
This is an exciting time to be a Community Matron and be part of Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, introducing innovative approaches to providing Healthcare to people in their own homes, preventing admissions to Hospital, facilitating early discharge from the Hospital and being a pivotal member of a Health and Social Care Multidisciplinary team engaging with our partners in Primary Care and the Voluntary sector.
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
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More detail about the role:
In the Community Matron role the post holder will be expected to have studied at a minimum of Degree level and be able to demonstrate long term conditions assessment and management skills and hold the V300 prescribing qualification or the Specialist Nurse Practitioner qualification.
The expectation of the role is to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and treatment as close to home as possible and that Health and Social Care is patient centred and delivered to a high standard. This involves making close links with secondary care providers to facilitate discharge of patients as appropriate through the system. The post holder will be expected to develop professional relationships with Medical colleagues, other Health Professionals, Social Services, Voluntary Agencies, Secondary Care Hospitals, Community Hospitals and liaison staff, to enhance the Service and Care pathway provided to patients who have complex needs and their families.
The post holder will be expected to independently explore all avenues to support patients with complex needs and chronic disease including forming effective communication networks across organisations to achieve patient focussed goals.
To support the organisation the post-holder will participate in the Senior Clinician on-call rota and will be remunerated in line with the Trust's Single On-call Remuneration Agreement.
The post holder will support and develop students of Nursing through mentorship.
The Community Matron will be based in the Community setting with the St Thomas Community Nursing Team and work alongside the team providing clinical leadership to both staff and students.
The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team. To meet the needs of the service, the post holder may be required to work in other areas as appropriate and under the direction of the line manager or appropriate manager.
The successful candidate would be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current issues relating Primary Care, Community Nursing, Social Care and integration at interview and will be asked to present a short presentation. The Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the presentation subject matter before the interview.
Please note that if there are no suitable candidates shortlisted for the Band 7 Community Matron role we may consider a developmental appointment at Band 6, Agenda for change pay scale. Once full development, evidenced by academic and clinical qualifications in the essential criteria for the role, has been achieved the successful candidate would progress to Band 7 Agenda for Change salary commencing on the lowest Band 7 salary scale.
You will need to own and drive your own car as travelling between patient visits and across other venues is part of this role. There is a mileage allowance which is calculated to reimburse your expenses.
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week. 8:30 to 17:00 are the core hours for the Community Nursing Service.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Helen Southard; Community Nurse Manager, on or
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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