Community Matron

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Community Matron to join their dynamic team in North East London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care while managing complex cases in collaboration with GPs and social services. The organization prides itself on its commitment to staff development and well-being, ensuring a supportive work environment. With a focus on flexibility and innovation, this position not only enhances your clinical and leadership skills but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about improving healthcare services and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Wellbeing Support

Equality Initiatives

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 5 years of community experience managing complex caseloads.
• Must be a Non-Medical Prescriber with advanced care implementation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with complex health and social care needs within an integrated care team.
• Facilitate early hospital discharges and support healthcare closer to home.

Skills

Community Nursing

Case Management

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Clinical Audits

NHS Policies Knowledge

Education

Non-Medical Prescriber

Post-registration Education

Advanced History Taking Skills

Tools

Basic IT Skills

Job description

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Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video.

Job overview

Band 7 Community Matron

North East London Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Community Matron to work within Havering CHSCS Adult services. The role primarily involves in-reach work with our acute partners.

If you are seeking a new challenge, committed to delivering high-quality patient care, and want to be part of a team where your ideas are valued, then this is the role for you!

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of modern healthcare and providing excellent service to our patients. This role offers significant career development opportunities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills, especially in managing long-term conditions.

The post involves working as a complex case manager in an acute setting without direct supervision, collaborating with GPs, social services, and third-sector organizations.

You will be responsible for case management, facilitating early hospital discharges, preventing unnecessary admissions, and supporting healthcare closer to home.

The service operates from Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must be a Registered Nurse with at least 5 years of community experience managing a complex caseload. Responsibilities include managing patients with complex health and social care needs, working within an integrated care team, liaising with GPs and other agencies, and delivering personalized care. The role involves in-reach work with acute partners and community nursing services.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor, sponsorship may not be available for all roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.

Working for our organization

Probationary Period

This role is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless they are currently on a probation or bank staff.

Induction and Start

All new starters will join on the first Monday of each month and undergo a comprehensive two-week induction, including mandatory training, systems training, and equipment allocation. This induction takes place at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement – London

This role attracts a 15% supplement of the basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and a maximum of £5,735 annually.

Use of AI

Applications should be written by the applicant. Use of AI tools may lead to rejection, but support for disability-related needs is permitted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification. We encourage you to review these carefully when applying. We welcome applications even if all criteria are not met; development needs can be discussed at interview.

References

References should be from your most recent employer, including a direct line manager or supervisor, with professional email addresses. We do not request references before interviews. Ensure employment gaps are explained. Applications are processed via the TRAC system, so check your spam folder for responses.

Person specification

• Putting people first

Essential to Role

• Must be a Non-Medical Prescriber
• Minimum 5 years community nursing experience managing complex caseloads
• Mentoring course completion
• Advanced history taking and care implementation skills

Additional Requirements

• Post-registration education and specialist training
• Experience in collaborative working, leading change, managing conflict
• Ability to interpret clinical data, work as an advanced practitioner, manage long-term conditions, conduct clinical audits
• Knowledge of NHS policies, basic IT skills

We are committed to diversity and supporting our employees holistically. Benefits include equality initiatives, flexible working, health and wellbeing support, and more. We encourage flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs.