Job Introduction
As the Matron of DATC you’ll be working as part of the community Partnership with Frimley NHS system in Farnham. DATC deliver a variety of services to the local population of North East Hants and Surrey.
Services provided include a one stop style assessment for older adults called a Comprehensive Geriatric assessment. Our aim is to improve patient outcomes, quality of life and support with anticipatory care needs.
DATC have a multidisciplinary team that work together to provide a holistic assessment of patients needs. We work collaboratively with our partners in the wider MDT such as GPs, acute hospital services and community HCP's. We have access to a variety of diagnostic investigations.
We also provide a Palpitations pathway , offering 24 hour and 7 day ECG monitors to patients aged 18 and over.
We are also proud to deliver a therapy lead Parkinson group and will shortly be introducing a therapy lead falls group.
Main Responsibility
As a Matron/Team lead you will lead and oversee the smooth running of the Diagnostic and Treatment Centre.
Responsibilities will include Triaging new referrals with the Speciality Doctor. Manage the day to day running of the service as a whole. Providing clinical support to the Doctor and Nursing staff when required. Oversee clinical governance and clinical development within the team. Liaise with other services within the wider system to ensure joined up collaborative care is provided to patients.
You will be responsible for overseeing all auditing , health and safety and rostering. You will work alongside other Matrons and team leads within the organisation and be responsible to lead the ongoing development and service improvement with the full support of the service manager and senior leadership team.
The Ideal Candidate
You will have a nursing diploma/degree and hold a valid NMC registration. Minimum 3 year post reg experience and previous community experience would be desirable , but not essential. Care of the older adult experience would be beneficial. You will need to have strong leadership skills, be a good communicator, adaptable, kind and caring.
For a informal chat and visit to the department please contact Karen Webb Service Manager on karen.webb@hcrgcaregroup.com
We have built organisation-wide committees in many specialist fields. You’ll have the option to join your clinical specialism, networking with professionals from across the country. We get together regularly, auditing and sharing standard methodology for innovation and service re-design. You’ll be a part of the pool of subject matter experts bringing together clinical and operational leads. You will be a part of quality improvements, research and development activity. Here we recognise and celebrate clinical excellence and dedication.
Package Description
Band 7 Matron for Diagnostic and Treatment Centre ( DATC) you will on Band 7 range AFC salary including an NHS pension.
As well as AfC terms and conditions, you’ll have access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- Laptop and Mobile enabling fantastic flexible working patterns that can help you lead a perfect work/life balance
- 28+ Bank Holidays
- MyWellness – a health and lifestyle platform covering mental health awareness and support, healthy recipes & activity challenges and access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
- Access to Reward Gateway - our staff benefits scheme which grants you access to premium offers and discounts on practical spending at national supermarkets and well known retailers as well as special treats like Virgin Experience Days and Leisure Vouchers
- We are pleased to offer access to Wagestream -which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
- Access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills, bespoke career pathways and opportunities continuing your professional development
- Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
- Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual “Ask our Executives” event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
- Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards with 100% of our rated services considered overall good or outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
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