Community Matron

OneMedical Group; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned healthcare organisation dedicated to community wellbeing is seeking a Community Matron to provide holistic care to patients with complex health needs in Liskeard. The role involves advanced clinical assessment, coordination of care across multiple services, and a focus on supporting both elderly patients and adults with chronic conditions. Benefits include a supportive work environment, NHS Pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid for Indemnity cover

Continued personal and professional development

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex caseloads in a community setting.
• Ability to lead and coordinate clinical care pathways.
• Knowledge of community nursing models and primary care priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in remaining independent and at home.
• Coordinate care across primary, community, and social services.
• Deliver advanced clinical assessment and management.

Skills

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300)

Experience of multi-agency, multidisciplinary working

Knowledge of current NHS policy

Education

Significant post‑registration experience in community or primary care

Job description

The Community Matron will support patients of all ages with diverse and often complex health needs across the Liskeard community. They will provide personalised, holistic care for adults with long-term conditions, frailty, and multiple comorbidities – helping patients live well at home, in care homes, or in other community settings. Given that a significant proportion of our population is older, this role will include a focus on supporting frail and elderly patients, while also addressing the broader needs of adults of working age with complex or chronic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Enabling patients to remain independent and at home for as long as possible
• Reducing avoidable hospital admissions
• Coordinating care across primary, community, and social care services

Clinical Care

Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with complex, long-term conditions – including frail, elderly, and housebound patients – in their homes, care homes, and community healthcare settings.

• Deliver proactive clinical care, including falls risk assessment, polypharmacy review, and anticipatory care planning.
• Work closely with families, carers, and social care teams to support patients with complex needs.

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and coordinate clinical care pathways with GPs, community nursing, care homes, therapy teams, social care, and voluntary sector partners.
• Support the development of proactive care initiatives and early intervention within the practice and PCN.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300)
• Significant post‑registration experience in community or primary care, managing complex caseloads
• Experience of multi‑agency, multidisciplinary working
• Knowledge of current NHS policy, community nursing models, and primary care priorities

Benefits

• NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro‑rata, if part‑time)
• Extra days of leave for work anniversary each year
• Paid for Indemnity cover
• Enhanced Maternity; Paternity / Adoption pay
• Participation in OMG's refer a friend scheme
• Continued personal and professional development
• 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
• Eye care scheme – free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support with Relocation

OneMedical Group is a nationally operating, family‑owned healthcare organisation dedicated to building a healthier future for all. Since our founding in 2004, we have become a leading provider of NHS primary care, urgent care, community services, and an innovator in healthcare property and estate solutions. Our vision remains: delivering care with compassion, integrity and a personal touch, like the traditional family doctor.