Community Matron

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 February 2026

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. c Cornwall Foundation Trust c Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust c Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

We are looking for a Senior Nurse, experienced working with patients in the community with complex long-term conditions.

You will join with our North Kerrier Community Matrons/Long-term Conditions Nurses who, as part of the wider Community Nursing Team,work across Adult Community Services, Adult Social Care and Primary Care, using enhanced clinical skills to enable patients to remain independent at home for as long as possible, with the aim of reducing the risk of avoidable hospital admissions.

We are looking for someone who has completed HEAB 358 Advancing Practice in Long Term Conditions Management module or equivalent. The post holder should be an independent prescriber or working towards this qualification and will need a high level of communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills. An ability to manage risk appropriately and collaboratively is essential.

This is an exciting opportunity as you will be expected to work in partnership with others to develop, take forward and evaluate direction, policies and strategies as we seek to expand our proactive frailty approach within the North Kerrier Neighbourhood Team.

Autonomous Clinical Practice:

Ability to take a comprehensive history, perform a systematic physical examination and establish baseline data to inform the development of a comprehensive and personalised care plan.

Integrate care across all care settings; preventing duplication, fragmentation and delay occurring as patients move between care settings.

Establish the dynamic process of understanding, reflecting, active listening and checking understanding, thus developing a therapeutic relationship with patients and their carers.

Education:

Provide the knowledge, and utilise coaching to empower patients and families to make informed decisions and participate in care planning.

Play an active role in disseminating knowledge about chronic disease and its management within the Community Nursing Team, mentoring students as required and developing education for other colleagues.

Leadership/Management:

Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and guidelines, ensuring they are implemented and monitored.

Research:

Develop at least one special area of expertise to be seen as a local expert, able to articulate the most contemporary evidence, and approaches to practice and management.

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Relevant post registration qualifications, e.g. Specialist Practitioner Qualification (District Nursing) or specialist gerontology/care of long-term conditions
• MSc Nurse Practitioner qualification or equivalent
• Extended and Supplementary Prescribing qualification or equivalent

• Previous relevant experience of working with patients with long-term conditions

• Caseload management ability
• Relevant developed clinical expertise and knowledge re caring for patients with long-term conditions

• Proven written and oral communication skills including ability to deal with challenging and sensitive situations
• Proven ability to work on own and in partnership with other care providers
• Ability to deal with emotionally challenging clinical situations
• Proven sensitivity to the needs of patients, relatives,…