Community Matron - Essex, United Kingdom - NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

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Band 7 Community Matron


North East London Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for a BHR Matron in KGH hospital within Havering CHSCS Adult services.

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, are you committed to the delivery of high quality patient care and keen to be part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued - then look no further


We are committed to meeting the needs of modern healthcare and providing the best possible service to our patients; as a result we have an exciting opportunity, which represents great career opportunities for the right person.

The post holder will work as a complex case manager, without direct supervision. You will be involved in delivering integration, working with GP's, Social services and the third sector organisations.

The service currently operates from hrs, Monday to Friday.

The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust's Values in their day to day work


These are the 5P's:

  • Putting people first
  • Prioritising quality
  • Being progressive, innovative and continually improving
  • Being professional and honest
  • Promoting what is possible independence, opportunity and choice


The post holder will be a Registered Nurse, with at least 5 years community experience of managing a complex caseload of patients.

You will be responsible for a caseload of patients with complex health and social care needs.

You will work in KGH to assist in facilitating early discharge so patients can be referred to various services to be case managed to be able to self manage their conditions in the community.

He/She will work as part of the integrated care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. Liaising with GPs, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies he/she will deliver individualised care to patients.

Community Nursing are the beating heart of our health and care services - we look forward to you working with us

Probationary Period

Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust.

All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.

As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.

The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £3,899 and a maximum payment of £4,968 per annum).

COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster.

We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

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