Community Matron – Eyam Surgery
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Job Summary
Eyam Surgery is a small, but busy practice in the heart of the Peak District. We have strong nursing team that consists of a Nurse Practitioner, 3 HCAs and Community Matron that have all worked at the surgery for at least 7 years. In June, our Community Matron is going to retire so we are looking for an enthusiastic registered nurse who is just as passionate as our current team, and who wants to make a real difference to the people who live in our area.
Main duties of the job
- carry out physical examinations and treatments in the patient's home
- refer patients to a specialist
- manage the care and support patients receive
- identify patients who may be at risk of being admitted to hospital when they don't need to be
- manage services to make sure the focus of care is on the home and community for as long as possible
- teach patients, carers and relatives to spot changes that could lead to conditions getting worse
- organise extra support, like home care or respite care
- Chair the monthly MDT meeting at the surgery, as well as attend the monthly in-house Quest meetings
- make sure policy guidelines and procedures are followed
- maintain patient records
About us
- Branch site is in Bradwell and is also purpose built
- Currently looking after 3438 patients over a large geographical area
- Part of Derby Derbyshire CCG and Derbyshire Dales PCN
- Clinical system EMIS Web
- Supportive management & office staff
- High QoF achievers and rated Good by the CQC
- Positive patient survey results for 2020 - 21
- Training practice for medical students
- Clinical team includes: 1 partner, 4 part time salaried GPs, 1 nurse practitioner, 1 practice nurse, 1 Community Matron, 3 HCAs and 2 Care Coordinators
- Also working at the surgery on a regular basis are district nurse team, midwife & the citizen’s advice bureau
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Manage information with sensitivity
- Work closely with colleagues at the surgery and those who work outside the surgery
- Work to prevent unnecessary admissions to acute care, when possible, as well as timely discharges by using services in and out of the surgery
- Use clinical skills and experiences to assess both the physical and psychological needs of the patient
- Anticipate care needs and develop appropriate management plans, referring to other services as appropriate
- Facilitate important but often difficult conversations with the patient, carers and or professionals regarding end-of-life planning
- Complete long term condition reviews, take blood and administer vaccines within the patient's home
- Carry out written and dynamic risk assessments
- Chair and cascade information during the surgery's monthly multidisciplinary meeting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Able to carry out physical examinations and comprehensive health assessments
- Experience of working with older people or those with complex needs
- Experience of managing patients with long term conditions
- Experience of managing a case load
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- RN First Level Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- First Level relevant degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Master's level degree
