Job summary
Ever thought of working somewhere different, progressive and dynamic that values people , where you can enjoy a good lifestyle and explore our unique and beautiful Island, when you are not at work? The Island has been cited as being the UK's Paradise Island, with contrasting landscapes award winning beaches, and was designated in 2019 as UNESCO Biosphere reserve, for its outstanding beauty and commitment to eco - tourism, environmental education as well as promoting healthier lifestyle.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, enthusiastic and experienced individual to join our forward-thinking, National award-winning Community Division in the South Locality of the Island, in the senior role of a Community Matron.
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is an advancing Integrated Trust providing Acute, Mental Health, Ambulance and Community Services.
You would be joining our Community Division at an exciting time as we progress on our journey to outstanding, having achieved a CQC rating of good overall in 2019 including Outstanding for Care in 2021. Our transformational achievements include the extensive use of technology enabled care and the development of integrated multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams, in conjunction with a wide range of partners across the Island and mainland.
Main duties of the job
This opportunity will be central to the continued drive for Quality and Improvement with a focus on person centered care. The post holder as well as being a senior clinician in the community nursing service, will take the lead on the management of Long-Term Conditions predominantly in one of the Island three Localities.
This senior leadership role also involves supporting the Integrated Team Leader for Nursing and Therapies in the locality as well as the ongoing development of other colleagues.
The division is keen to hear from individuals who have:-
- the experience, skills, drive and passion to lead care in a dynamic environment of partnership and collaboration
- the courage to do what is right and a belief in person centered care
- behaviours aligned with the Division's including - Resilience, Openness, Honesty, kindness, Inclusivity and is trustworthy.
- and an enquiring analytical mind
The post will be based at the Barracks at Sandown on the Isle of Wight.
If you are at all curious about the exciting new opportunity, please contact Sophie Debenham on 07554 043105 for further information about the role or for an informal discussion
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To collaborate with other healthcare professionals to identify within locally agreed criteria the high-risk patients with long-term conditions suitable for intervention.
- To provide evidence-based care plans focused on sound clinical decision making, including knowledge of the unique presentation of illness and response to the treatment of those with complex long-term conditions and ensure a robust process is in place to review these care plans.
- To act as Case Manager for patients with continuing care needs including the management of personal healthcare budgets where identified.
- To work as part of the integrated locality team to ensure robust care plans are in place and reviewed on a regular basis.
- To attend case review meetings and promote multidisciplinary working.
- To promote community care delivered at home, thus preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and reduction in length of hospital inpatient stays.
- Monitor indicators of long-term conditions, anticipating possible decline and proactively managing this to enhance well-being and maintain independence.
- To actively support the use of Telehealth in order to promote self-management.
- Plan interventions on a basis of needs, preference, choices and expressed wishes, facilitating discussion with the family and significant others.
- To work as part of the In-Reach Service, developing good communication with the Acute sector to support early discharge and patient flow.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To collaborate with other healthcare professionals to identify within locally agreed criteria the high-risk patients with long-term conditions suitable for intervention.
- To provide evidence-based care plans focused on sound clinical decision making, including knowledge of the unique presentation of illness and response to the treatment of those with complex long-term conditions and ensure a robust process is in place to review these care plans.
- To act as Case Manager for patients with continuing care needs including the management of personal healthcare budgets where identified.
- To work as part of the integrated locality team to ensure robust care plans are in place and reviewed on a regular basis.
- To attend case review meetings and promote multidisciplinary working.
- To promote community care delivered at home, thus preventing unnecessary admissions to hospital and reduction in length of hospital inpatient stays.
- Monitor indicators of long-term conditions, anticipating possible decline and proactively managing this to enhance well-being and maintain independence.
- To actively support the use of Telehealth in order to promote self-management.
- Plan interventions on a basis of needs, preference, choices and expressed wishes, facilitating discussion with the family and significant others.
- To work as part of the In-Reach Service, developing good communication with the Acute sector to support early discharge and patient flow.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- BSC Community Healthcare Nursing / Public Health (Specialist Practice Community) OR Nurse Practitioner qualification OR Level 3 Chronic Disease Management qualifications
- Extended/Supplementary Prescribing - or willingness to work towards as priority
Desirable
- Working towards Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Following the pathway specifically designed for Community Matron to Post Grad dip
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Physical Assessment/History Taking qualification - or willingness to work towards as priority
- Demonstrate a commitment to further education at levels 3 and Masters
- Demonstrate knowledge of local health and social care systems
- Facilitating networks of practitioners to learn from each other
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues in the NHS and how these relate to their area
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically capable of performing the roles and responsibilities of the post holder, e.g. car driving, lone working
- Car driver with clean driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with current NMC registration
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- BSC Community Healthcare Nursing / Public Health (Specialist Practice Community) OR Nurse Practitioner qualification OR Level 3 Chronic Disease Management qualifications
- Extended/Supplementary Prescribing - or willingness to work towards as priority
Desirable
- Working towards Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Following the pathway specifically designed for Community Matron to Post Grad dip
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Physical Assessment/History Taking qualification - or willingness to work towards as priority
- Demonstrate a commitment to further education at levels 3 and Masters
- Demonstrate knowledge of local health and social care systems
- Facilitating networks of practitioners to learn from each other
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues in the NHS and how these relate to their area
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically capable of performing the roles and responsibilities of the post holder, e.g. car driving, lone working
- Car driver with clean driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
