Community Matron

NHS; Minehead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Minehead is seeking an experienced Community Matron to provide personalized care for patients with complex health needs. You will support a frail population, ensuring they receive high-quality care at home. Ideal candidates will have significant community nursing experience and a strong ability to build relationships. This part-time role (20 hours) offers extensive benefits, including a generous NHS pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid for Indemnity cover

Continued personal and professional development

24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Program

Eye care scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience in community or primary care.
• Experience of multi-agency, multidisciplinary working.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with complex conditions.
• Lead and coordinate clinical care pathways with GPs and community nursing teams.

Skills

Building strong relationships

Clinical assessment

Complex care management

Leadership coordination

Knowledge of NHS policies

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Community Matron Minehead Medical CentreLocation: Community-based: Minehead Medical Centre & patient homesHours: Part-time 20 hours available (Full-time 40 hours)

Minehead Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Community Matron to join our primary care team.

Main duties of the job

The Community Matron will support patients of all ages with diverse and often multifaceted conditions. They will provide personalised, holistic care for people with complex health needs across our community, with a significant focus on supporting our older and often frail population in Minehead and the surrounding communities. Consequently, the Community Matron will play a central role in supporting our patients to remain independent, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and receive high-quality care in the place they call home. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about proactive, frailty-focused care and making a meaningful difference to the lives of older adults.

About you - ideal candidate You will be someone who enjoys building strong, trusting relationships with patients and their families. Given the needs of our local population, experience in supporting older adults including frailty, geriatrics, care homes or complex long-term conditions is highly valued.

About us

OneMedical Group is a nationally operating, family-owned healthcare organisation dedicated to building a healthier future for all. Since our founding in 2004 in Yorkshire, we have grown from a small, community-focused company to a leading provider of NHS primary care, urgent care, community services and an innovator in healthcare property and estate solutions. Our founding vision by a committed father and daughter team remains central: delivering care with compassion, integrity and a personal touch, like the traditional family doctor. Over two decades later, that founding spirit still guides our work.

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

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 older patients with complex needs.

Leadership & Coordination:

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

Full details of all responsibilities are provided in the Job Description.

System used: EMIS

• 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 OMGs 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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Experience

• Significant post‑registration experience in community or primary care, managing complex caseloads
• Experience of multi‑agency, multidisciplinary working

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current NHS policy, community nursing models, and primary care priorities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.