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Job overview
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Matron to join our Community Services leadership team across North East Essex (NEE). This is an exciting opportunity for a visible, engaged, and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and shaping the future of community services.
We are looking for a highly motivated and credible leader who, has had previous experience in a senior leadership role, and demonstrates strong visible leadership and the ability to inspire and engage teams. Experience in the community services or integrated care settings would be desirable.
As Senior Matron, you will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting the transformation of community services across North East Essex. You will provide strong clinical and operational leadership across:
- Three established community wards
- A fourth community ward opening this Summer
- Governance and quality oversight for the Proactive Neighbourhood Clinical Delivery Group
This role is integral to ensuring safe, effective, and responsive care delivery, while driving innovation and continuous improvement across services.
This is a unique opportunity to influence and shape the future of community services in North East Essex. You will be part of a supportive leadership team with a shared commitment to improving outcomes for our communities.
Main duties of the job
- Provide leadership for staff working in the Clinical Specialty
- Provide professional and managerial leadership for all nursing and support roles and be accountable for the safe, efficient delivery of patient care in line with current research/evidence, ensuring a framework of safe, effective practice
- Working closely with Sister/charge Nurse/Leads will, as a key member of the Clinical Specialty Senior Team, be responsible and accountable for facilitating the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trust and NHS commissioning requirements through clinical service delivery
- Actively contribute to the Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMB) with a focus in supporting development in nursing and clinical practice in line with the local and national nursing agenda.
- Deputise for the Head of Nursing and Clinical Services within the division.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Senior Community Matron with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £66,582 - £77,368 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Jun 2026.
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