Matron - Community Services

Isle of Man Public Service Careers; Douglas; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher salary than UK scales

27 days annual leave plus 10 publichol

Pension arrangements

Relocation assistance up to £7,000

Blue Light Card eligibility

On-site education and training centre

Staff welfare counselling

Job summary

Manx Care is seeking a Senior Matron for Community Services to provide visible leadership across a diverse portfolio of services, including District Nursing, Diabetes Service and Prison Healthcare. You will drive clinical excellence, support multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, ensuring patient-centred outcomes.

As a trusted role model you will champion CARE values, lead change in complex healthcare settings and promote professional

Job description

About the role

Manx Care is seeking an exceptional Matron for Community Services to provide visible, inspiring and professional leadership across a diverse portfolio of community services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate nursing leader to help shape the future of high-quality, person-centred care across our community services. As part of our established team of Matrons, you will play a pivotal role in driving clinical excellence, enhancing patient experience and empowering colleagues to deliver safe, effective and responsive services.

Our Division provides a broad range of specialist and integrated services, including:

• Prison Healthcare
• Long Term Condition Senior Nurses
• Learning Disability Liaison Nursing
• Parkinson's Clinical Nurse Specialist Service
• Tissue Viability Nursing Service
• District Nursing
• Continence Service
• Diabetes Nursing Service

As a senior clinical leader, you will champion quality, innovation and patient safety, acting as a visible and trusted role model across the division. You will support, develop and inspire multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement while ensuring services remain focused on the needs of patients, service users and their families.

You will bring strong professional credibility, excellent communication skills and a proven ability to lead change in complex healthcare environments. You will be confident in challenging poor practice, building effective relationships and motivating teams to achieve the highest standards of care.

At the heart of this role is a commitment to Manx Care's CARE values. You will lead by example, embedding compassion, accountability, respect and excellence in everything you do, helping to ensure the very best outcomes and experiences for patients, service users and colleagues.

Join us and help shape the future of community healthcare on the Isle of Man.

A workplace that invests in you

• Enjoy higher salaries compared to the UK, along with annual salary increases that extend beyond typical UK NHS pay scales.
• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and 10 Public Holidays.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Step away from NHS pressures and demands! The Island's healthcare system is similar but separate to the UK NHS.
• You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.
• Access to the staff canteen at Noble’s Hospital where you can purchase affordable food and drinks in your breaks.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Our on-site education and training centre, Keyll Darree, comprises a lecture theatre, well stocked medical library, training facilities and a state-of-the-art simulation lab which is operated by trained simulation practitioners.
• Take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for your professional development, including the many courses we fund including those up to Masters Level.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Accommodation may be available for the first 6 months in your role at a reduced rate for non-Island residents, subject to availability.
• A relocation package of up to £7,000 based on receipts is available for this role. Housing Assistance is also available where the Department will pay the difference between your current mortgage/rent bill, and that of your new accommodation on the Isle of Man, up to a maximum of £250 per month. This role also qualifies for a recruitment incentive of £3,000, payable in the 1st, 13th, and 25th months of employment. To find out more about our relocation package click here.

Making the Isle of Man your new home

A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!

You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.