Matron - Community

Matron - Community East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, based in Ipswich, Suffolk, is seeking a permanent Matron to lead nursing teams within the Community Clinical Delivery Group. The role centres on shaping community healthcare delivery, driving quality improvement, and supporting workforce development across integrated neighbourhood teams. You will provide professional leadership, ensure safe and compassionate care, and contribute to strategic expansion of neighbourhood-based services, working closely with clinical and operational partners to enhance patient outcomes and staff experience.

The position offers a permanent contract within Band 8a of the Agenda for Change pay structure, with an annual salary ranging from £57,528 to £64,750. Benefits include 27 days of annual leave (pro rata), flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments where applicable, and access to NHS discounts and a Staff Health and Wellbeing programme. Essential requirements include a professional nursing qualification, a Masters-level degree or equivalent experience in health management, proven senior-level experience in nursing leadership, and demonstrated ability to manage change, staff development, and service redesign. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is mandatory.

Applications must be submitted by 14 October 2026 via the original advertiser, with further details available on the Trust’s careers page.

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