Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Matron position to enhance the safety, experience and outcomes of people using our Older Person Community services in West Norfolk
This opportunity comes at a time of transformational change across our service and this post will be at the forefront of clinically delivering this.
This is a unique opportunity for somebody with a drive to embed high quality care to our cohort of service users, based on best practice and national guidance. The role will involve providing leadership as well as clinical support to the team whilst contributing to the implementation of strategic plans.
We are looking for a person who is kind and compassionate to others, and is proactive in helping people reach their potential whilst maintaining high quality care.
This is an exciting time for change within NSFT, this opportunity will benefit someone looking expand their already established nursing practice, knowledge and clinical leadership to embed and maintain effective systems for quality assurance and high standards clinical care
Main duties of the job
As Matron, you will be expected to demonstrate the qualities and skills associated with a clinical leadership role and be accountable for services meeting essential standards of care as outlined by the CQC as well as agreed local and national quality standards encompassing the following domains:
- Patient Safety
- Quality
- Environment
- Infection Prevention
- Physical Health
- Safeguarding
- Feedback, Complaints, service improvement
- Clinical Audit
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
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Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within and managing mental health clinical services
- Significant experience of clinical performance management
- Significant general and operational management experience to include the management of a large multi-disciplinary group of staff – part of which to have been in the NHS
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma level/Degree in relevant health/social care profession, eg RMN, RLDN OT, Social Worker.
- Current relevant registration with the NMC or HCPC
Desirable
- Masters Level Degree or equivalent
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This advert is for Matron with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Chatterton House, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 gross per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Sep 2026.
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