Deputy Community Matron | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 03 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,964 - £32,470 p.a. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 03 May 2024 |
| Location: | Weymouth, DT4 0QE |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6187277/152-C57023 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community Matron Team/Hub based at Westhaven Community Hospital. The post holder will work together with primary care, secondary care, community services and social services to provide enhanced and pro-active care as part of an integrated team.
This challenging role offers the post holder the opportunity to provide high quality patient focused care to frail, complex, older people in Weymouth and Portland. The successful applicant will be expected to assess and provide care to patients in their own home and engage and act within a range of services delivered in the Hub, including virtual wards, rapid access services and care closer to home. You will be expected to collaboratively work as part of a multidisciplinary model with General Practitioners, ACPs, Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacists, Health and Social Care Coordinators, Adult Social Care, support self-care, develop appropriate plans, minimise health deterioration via early intervention and work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
The Practitioner will be required to provide proactive and reactive assessments to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by supporting individuals to remain in their own homes. They will undertake holistic assessments at the point of need and assist patients and their carers to proactively anticipate their future health and care need. .
Successful applicants must have a broad experience in nursing. They will be motivated, enthusiastic and have proven experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contactdhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Apr 2024