Job summary
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Community Matron to join our friendly and dynamic team based at Kent Science Park in Sittingbourne.
Working closely with our Specialist Nurses, Community Nursing teamsand MDT Co-ordinatorsin the Sittingbourne locality,youllwork as a highly skilled case managerdeliveringhigh quality care to patients. Essential to the role will be supporting patients in improving their quality of life, promoting excellence of health and independence within the community, preventing inappropriate hospital admissions and facilitating early discharge, as well as providingeducation, support with self-management and health promotion.
Youll care for patientsand their families in the way thatyou believe is best, delivering our high service standards, sharing bestpractice, and actively improving the way we work.
Surrounded by local coffee shops, a social club where you can grab a tasty home-cooked meal, and a fitness centre, Kent Science Park is a great location to be based from.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide skilled, effective, and evidenced based nursing care to patients with complex care needs in a variety of community settings.
- Be an autonomous practitioner taking ongoing responsibility for the assessment, planning, evaluation, and implementation of nursing for all patients on the Community Matron caseload, delegating activities as appropriate.
- Demonstrate the analytical and judgement skills required to perform in the role.
- Manage the day to day, ongoing delivery, and development of the Service within remit ensuring delivery of a service that is responsive and high quality.
- Ensure that all members of the Community Matron Team maintain contemporaneous documentation and practice according to NMC standards and HCRG care group policies.
- Develop a proactive approach to service delivery that reflects the health needs of the local community.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base and skills which reflect local need and evidence-based approach to practice.
- Deal with urgent issues as they arise e.g., crisis management of both staff and patients and develop coping strategies for dealing with stressful situations.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/116242/15833
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8NP
Employer details
Employer name
HCRG Care Group
Address
HCRG Care Group
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME9 8NP
Employer's website
https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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