Physical Health Matron

NSFT; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programmes

Career progression

Annual leave 27–33 days

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Community Matron to lead the Physical Health Team in Central Norfolk. You will supervise clinical practice, work with community mental health colleagues, and ensure high standards of patient safety and care.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with partners, and a commitment to improving physical health outcomes for service users with serious mental illness.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with leadership experience in community settings.
• Experience in service development and improving clinical care.
• Current NMC or HCPC registration; Masters or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to inform evidence‑based practice.
• Supervise and govern the physical health team across CMHTs.
• Collaborate with ICB and partners to align physical health services.
• Support staff development via training, supervision and mentorship.
• Ensure safe, high‑quality clinical care and governance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Service improvement

Community care experience

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

NMC/HCPC registration

Masters degree or equivalent

Job description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Job overview

We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Community Matron to join our Physical Health Team in Central Norfolk. Our service works to local and National policy to increase parity of esteem and reduce health inequalities for service users with Serious Mental Illness.

As a community matron, you will provide direct supervision and governance to the physical health team and work alongside community mental health teams to improve the physical health of all service users in Norfolk. You will demonstrate sound clinical leadership and safe clinical decision-making and expert practice within a mental health setting.

The role also involves collaboration with the ICB and partner agencies to ensure the NSFT physical health offer aligns with system progression and joined-up working. Critical thinking, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care will be essential within this rewarding and dynamic role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who can provide clinical leadership to inform evidence-based practice.

The successful candidate will be based with the Central Norfolk Physical Health Team at Hellesdon Hospital but will visit other CMHT sites in the county.

• The post holder will ensure that consistent high standards of patient safety, quality and clinical care are part of everyday practice within the clinical area.
• They will provide a visible, accessible, and authoritative presence in clinical settings and related forums to patients, carers, and staff.
• They will provide clear and effective physical health clinical leadership across Norfolk CMHTs.
• They will provide support to staff and facilitate staff development via training, clinical supervision, and mentorship.
• They will ensure that clinical care is based on best practice and continuous service improvement initiatives.
• They will lead on physical health governance across CMHTs, ensuring compliance with registration requirements and quality initiatives including CQC.
• They will support community matrons to raise standards of patient safety, quality, and clinical care in relation to physical health within clinical environments.

Working for our organisation

At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Some of the benefits you can expect:

• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• NHS discounts and many more.

Person specification

Experience

• Clinical Leadership and clinical care
• Service improvement and development
• Experience of community care

Skills and Knowledge

• Good working knowledge of wider health and social care system and structures, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to clinical areas
• Knowledge of Service improvement tools
• Apply suggestions, recommendations and directives for improving clinical areas
• Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and national drivers underpinning high quality clinical care

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma level/Degree RGN (or RMN/RNLD with additional level 6 physical health training)
• Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC
• Masters Level Degree or equivalent

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

YOUR APPLICATION

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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 certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.