Community Matron

**Full Time - 37.5 hours per week**

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Community Matron to work as part of our Neighbourhood Teams within the Barnsley Integrated Services Care Group.

As Community Matron you will:
Support the patient throughout their journey including triaging & signposting referrals, admission avoidance, hospital discharge & managing long term conditions at home or in a patients long-term place of residence.

Support the prevention of inappropriate hospital admission/readmission following discharge from acute care.

Support the Enhanced Healthcare in Care Homes service office in Barnsley, being involved & supporting MDTs & ward rounds alongside Primary Care.

Work on new & emerging pathway developments including Virtual Ward roll out alongside partner organisations.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team including nursing specialists, AHPs, Primary Care & Acute colleagues.

The successful applicant will be expected to work across a seven-day week shift pattern including weekends & bank holidays, 8am-8pm.