Community Matron

We have two exceptional opportunities for experienced healthcare professionals to join our Community Nursing Teams in Bracknell and Wokingham asCommunity Matrons. As a key members of an integrated community nursing team, you will play a pivotal role in managing a complex caseload of high-risk patients. Using your advanced clinical skills and clinical reasoning, you will deliver high-quality patient-centred care. You will work with patients to promote shared decision making regarding their care plans, encourage them to make informed decisions about their health and to self- manage long-term conditions with the aim to prevent hospital admissions. This is a full-time role within a service that operates 7 days a week. The position includes a requirement to work some late shifts, one weekend every eight weeks and rotational bank holidays. If you are a passionate, skilled professional looking to make a significant impact within a supportive and forward-thinking team, we encourage you to apply. Join us and help shape the future of community healthcare! Applications for this role will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close early.,

• Working comprehensively to manage complex patients within the community nursing team and alongside key stakeholders, contributing to improved health outcomes and enhanced quality of life for patients with multiple chronic conditions.
• Take a leading role in the care of patients with complex needs, mentor junior team members, and support the team with scheduled caseload management.
• As the senior nurse, support the community nursing team using independent prescribing and advanced assessment skills to provide expert care whilst supporting scheduled caseloads, it is therefore essential that you hold a Nurse Independent and Supplementary Prescriber Qualification.
• You will need to hold a valid UK driving license and have access to a vehicle suitable for work purposes or be able to travel as needed to meet the demands of the service. Please note that some office locations and client sites may not be accessible by public transport.
  
  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites