Community Matron

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The post holder will be working alongside our team of Community Matrons within the Community Nurse Teams to support patients with Long Term Conditions and complex health needs. There is an expectation to be a Nurse Prescriber or working towards it and the Specialist Practitioner Qualification for Community Nursing. Are you Confident, kind and committed with an array of skills and knowledge that will enhance and assist in leading the team to continue to promote a strength-based approach, working alongside colleagues in Health and Social Care.

The post holder will be part of an Integrated Health and Social Care Team who are responsible for the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patients needs and the delivery of high-quality care linking in with third party organisations to assist and promote independence. The organisation utilises electronic patient records and therefore an ability to utilise technology is a must. You will continue to develop enhanced clinical skills and to work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a holistic approach for all patient interactions. You will have the opportunity to utilise creative problem-solving techniques with the support of an experienced team which promotes joint working and shared learning.

We are a positive and pro-active cluster and adapt to the changing needs of the people we work with and the service demands. If you are flexible and creative in your approach to work and enjoy being a part of a multi-agency team, have an interest in developing yourself and others, this is an opportunity not to be missed. If you think this is the next step in your career pathway we strongly encourage and welcome applicants to visit us. Working Pattern: 30 hours per week over 4 days, Monday to Friday.

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.