Community Matron

We are looking for a Senior Nurse, experienced working with patients in the community with complex long-term conditions.

Covering as a secondment or fixed term contract you will join with our Liskeard and Looe Community Matron Team who, as part of the wider Community Nursing Team,work closely across Adult Community Services, Adult Social Care and Primary Care, using enhanced clinical skills to enable patients to remain independent at home for as long as possible and with the aim of reducing the risk of avoidable hospital admissions.

We are looking for someone who has completed the HEAB 358 Advancing Practice in Long Term Conditions Management module or the equivalent. The post holder should be an independent prescriber or working towards this qualification

The post holder will need a high level of communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

This is an exciting opportunity as you will be expected to work in partnership with others to develop, take forward and evaluate direction, policies and strategies as we seek to expand our proactive frailty approach within the North Kerrier Neighbourhood Team.

Please note:If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

Job description

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse

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 conditions

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

• Caseload management ability
• Relevant developed clinical expertise and knowledge re caring for patients with long-term conditions
• Keyboard skills

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

• Proven written and oral communication skills including ability to deal with challenging and sensitive situations
• Proven sensitivity to the needs of patients, relatives, carers and other care providers

About the employer

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 10 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.