Community Matron

Community Healthcare is a unique part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people retain their independence.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and well organised individual with highly developed skills to join our specialist team of Community Matrons supporting the often complex needs of care home residents within Heywood Middleton and Rochdale.

This is an evolving service and we are looking for someone who is keen to be involved in service development as well as innovative patient care. Its the NHS at its best and the difference you can make is truly tangible.

You must be able to communicate effectively at all levels, work autonomously and be able to demonstrate effective leadership. You will provide high quality care in an appropriate and timely manner, which is responsive to patient need and proactive in the planning optimisation of long term condition management.

You will be supported through regular team meetings, 1-1 sessions, on-going education with access to a professional team of peers, ACPs and AHPs to provide mentorship and support.

In short we are looking for a committed individual with the following attributes:

- Registered Nurse
- A desire to learn and develop clinical skills and knowledge
- Excellent standards of care
- Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with patient’s carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Rochdale Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place destined to be different. Rochdale puts co-operation and co-design at the forefront of its health and social care. This is the place with community based integrated care at its heart. Rochdale Infirmary, and the adult and children’s community services across Heywood Middleton and Rochdale, consists of professionals from health, social and voluntary sectors. A place leading the way in life-enhancing, integrated care