Community Service Matron - Hinckley

NHS; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Senior Nurse to lead the Hinckley and Bosworth Hub in the Community Service Matron role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong operational and clinical leadership skills, possess up-to-date knowledge of national health agendas, and deliver high standards of care. This full-time position offers a salary between £55,690 and £62,682 per year, with a permanent contract. Candidates must hold a UK driving license and a car for work use.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Work in a community-focused environment

Qualifications

• Must be clinically competent with operational leadership experience.
• Up to date knowledge of current national and local health agendas.
• Essential to have UK driving license and a car for work use.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams at Hinckley and Bosworth Hub as Community Service Matron.
• Ensure the highest standards of care for patients.
• Participate in creating development opportunities to meet public health needs.

Skills

Operational leadership

Clinical leadership

Collaboration with multi-agency partners

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated senior nurse to lead the teams that form the Hinckley and Bosworth Hub, in the role of Community Service Matron.

We are looking for a forward thinking, creative individual with a can do attitude. You must be clinically competent and have proven operational and clinical leadership skills, with a desire to ensure that the workforce you lead delivers the highest standards of care to all patients.

You will have up to date knowledge of the current national and local agendas and a comprehensive understanding of the clinical priorities for the service.

You will be required to work flexibly and be adaptable to accommodate a challenging and changing environment.

You will work collaboratively alongside the Operational Lead, Deputy Heads / Head of Nursing and other senior leaders within the Community Health Services directorate.

You will participate with multi-agency partners to create development opportunities to meet the changing health needs of the population.

You will be supported to transition into the role by the wider matron team. A development plan will be created with you to enable your progression and ongoing professional development.

It is an essential requirement that you have a car for work use and have a UK driving licence.

Main duties of the job

As per the Matron's Handbook there are 10 fundamental aspects of the job role:

• Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability
• Governance, patient safety and quality
• Workforce planning and resource management
• Patient experience and reducing health inequalities
• Performance and operational oversight
• Digital and information technology
• Education, training and development
• Research and development
• Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness
• Service improvement and transformation

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Details Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

005512

Job locations

Hinckley and Bosworth Community Hospital

Ashby Road

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE10 3DA

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.

Employer details

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Hinckley and Bosworth Community Hospital

Ashby Road

Hinckley

Leicestershire

LE10 3DA

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/