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Band 7 Community Matron Homeless pathway - 37.5  hours per week 

North East London Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Community Matron Homeless pathway in Waltham Forest, ICT Central, Integrated Community Team.

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, are you committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care and keen to be part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued – then look no further!

We are committed to meeting the needs of modern healthcare and providing the best possible service to our patients; as a result, we have an exciting opportunity, which represents great career opportunities for the right person.

The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as a team member as well as using your own initiative.   This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical and leadership skills and knowledge of long-term conditions.

Community Nursing are the beating heart of our health and care services - we look forward to you working with us.

Main duties of the job

The aims and intended outcomes of the service which are set out below are based on the commitments in the ‘Healthcare and people who are homeless Commissioning Guidance for London’, which was produced by Healthy London Partnership (HLP) revised April 2019

The service provider will carry out a triage and a comprehensive physical health check for all residents that consent to this assessment. Based on the outcome of this health check, a plan will be put in place to address any unmet needs or sign post the resident accordingly.  All residents found not to be registered with a GP will be supported in registering with one and supported to access other health services or social care / voluntary sector support

The service currently operates from 09.00 - 17.00hrs, Monday to Friday.

The post holder will be a Registered Nurse, with at least 2 years community experience of managing a complex caseload of patients.  You will be responsible for a caseload of patients with complex health and social care needs. You will work autonomously to  case manage these clients and use advanced nursing skills, such as assessment and prescribing to manage their conditions in the community.

They will work as part of the integrated care team, working within and across professional and organisational boundaries. Liaising with GPs, other professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies he/she will deliver individualised care to patients. 

Working for our organisation

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust.  All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.  As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes.  The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).

High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).