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Newport Pagnell Medical Centre is looking to recruit a community matron nurse in their community health and support team.

The purpose of the role is to deliver proactive, holistic care for patients with complex health and social needs, supporting the community matron and Integrated Community Support Team (ICST) functions. The role aims to improve health and wellbeing, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and promote independence. The post holder will also deputise for the senior nurse when required.

• Receive and triage referrals for patients with complex health and social care needs.
• Undertake advanced clinical assessments.
• Develop and review personalised care plans, promoting self care and independence.
• Provide medication support and education; assist with prescribing if qualified.
• Collaborate with GPs, social care, frailty teams, district nurses and voluntary agencies.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to integrated care planning.
• Support dementia care, memory assessments, annual reviews for housebound patients and bereavement support.
• Assist in patient support groups and carer clinics.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records on electronic systems.
• Deputise for Senior Nurse, supervising HCAs and Care Co-ordinator when required.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safeguarding and quality standards.

All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience:

• A relevant nursing degree.
• Current NMC registration with an active PIN.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification.
• Significant experience in community nursing and managing long term conditions.
• Experience in case management and holistic assessment.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Evidence of collaborative working across health and social care boundaries.

Newport Pagnell Medical Centre is based in the town of Newport Pagnell and we have further sites within the Kingfisher area and Willen areas.

We are a large training practice working across the three sites and we have our own PCN - The Bridge.

Our ethos is compassionate care.

• NHS Pension Scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefits scheme
• Life insurance
• 20% employer contribution
• Health service discounts
• All staff have access to our Wellbeing App - Wisdom with access to counselling services

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.