Community Matron

Are you an experienced community nurse looking to take the next step in your career, or an established Community Matron seeking a new challenge? We're excited to offer an opportunity for a Community Matron to join our Adult Community Services in Sittingbourne, Kent. Working within our Integrated Care Teams (ICTs), you'll play a pivotal role in delivering proactive, coordinated care to patients living with complex health needs, frailty and long-term conditions. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and partner organizations to help people remain independent, improve health outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital admissions. This is a highly autonomous role that combines advanced clinical practice, care coordination, leadership and service development, enabling you to make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of your local community. As this is a community-based position, a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential., As a Community Matron, you will:

• Manage a caseload of patients with complex health needs, long-term conditions and frailty
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and develop personalized care plans in collaboration with patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Coordinate and review care interventions to ensure patients receive timely, effective and person-centered care
• Support proactive case management and early intervention approaches to reduce avoidable hospital admissions
• Promote self-management, health promotion and preventative care strategies
• Recognize and respond appropriately to signs of deterioration through effective clinical decision-making
• Provide clinical leadership, professional guidance and support to colleagues within the Integrated Care Team
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional, organizational and legal standards
• Contribute to audit, quality improvement activities and service development initiatives
• Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences remain central to care planning and delivery
  
  We're looking for a compassionate and motivated registered nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding community care and improving outcomes for patients with complex healthcare needs., Current NMC registration
• Significant post-registration experience within community, primary care or integrated care services
• Experience managing patients with long-term conditions, frailty and complex healthcare needs
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational abilities
• Knowledge of health promotion, prevention and community-based care delivery
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle, Community Specialist Practitioner qualification or other relevant postgraduate study
• Experience leading or contributing to service improvement and quality initiatives
• Experience supporting workforce development, supervision or mentorship
• A commitment to continuing professional development and advancing community care practice
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that is focused on delivering proactive, integrated and person-centered care within the community.
You'll have the autonomy to use your advanced clinical skills, the support of a collaborative multidisciplinary team and access to excellent development opportunities, all while making a meaningful difference to patients' lives every day. If you're passionate about community nursing and committed to helping people live healthier, more independent lives, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Community Matron within HCRG Care Group, you'll be part of a compassionate and forward-thinking team delivering high-quality, person-centered care to patients within their own homes and local communities. In return for your expertise and commitment, you'll receive:
• Band 6 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Free tea and coffee at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving access to discounts, cashback and voucher offers on everyday purchases
• Flexible access to your earned wages to help manage unexpected expenses
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including:
+ Mental health and counselling services + Legal, financial and debt advice + Career coaching and life management support + Health and wellbeing resources and initiatives
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and ongoing professional development through our award-winning Learning Enterprise
• A supportive and inclusive culture where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are encouraged
• The opportunity to work for an organization committed to delivering outstanding care, with the majority of our services rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission