About this role
Job summary
Community Matron | Minehead Medical Centre | Part-time 0.5 FTE | £50,000 - £55,000 per annum FTE (40 hours)Location: Community-based - Minehead Medical Centre & patient homes Hours: Part-time 20 hours available (Full-time 40 hours)
Minehead Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Community Matron to join our primary care team.
Main duties of the job
The Community Matron will play a central role in supporting our patients to remain independent, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and receive high-quality care in the place they call home.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about proactive, frailty-focused care and making a meaningful difference to the lives of older adults.
About us
Join OneMedical Group. Shape a healthier future.
For over 20 years, One Medical Group has been redefining how healthcare is delivered in the UK. As a leading independent healthcare organisation, we provide NHS services at scale and design, build and manage the spaces where care happens-bringing everything together under one roof. We are proud to be the only organisation in the UK to do this.
Family-run and values-led, our purpose is simple and powerful: to provide a healthier future for all. Guided by People First, Working Together and A Healthier Future, we deliver healthcare with compassion, innovation and a deep commitment to reducing health inequalities-working in true partnership with the NHS.
At OneMedical, diversity of thought is valued, collaboration is essential and every role contributes to meaningful change. Inspired by the traditional family doctor, The OneMedical Way is personal, trusted and rooted in community.
One Medical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants.
Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Care:
Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with complex, long-term conditions - including frail, elderly and housebound patients - in their homes, care homes and community healthcare settings.Deliver proactive clinical care, including falls risk assessment, polypharmacy review, and anticipatory care planning.Work closely with families, carers and social care teams to support older patients with complex needs. Leadership & Coordination:
Lead and coordinate clinical care pathways with GPs, community nursing, care homes, therapy teams, social care and voluntary organisations.Support the development of proactive frailty identification and early intervention within the practice and PCN. Full details of all responsibilities are provided in the Job Description.
System used: EMIS
Why join us? Our Benefits;
NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time)Extra days of leave for work anniversary each yearPaid for Indemnity coverParticipation in One Medical Group's refer a friend schemeContinued personal and professional development24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health AssuredEye care scheme - free eye test plus a contribution towards glassesCycle to work scheme
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300)
Experience Essential
Significant post-registration experience in community or primary care, managing complex caseloads Experience of multi-agency, multidisciplinary working
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name OneMedicalGroup
Address 2 Irnham Road
Minehead
TA24 5DL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.onemedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)