Community Matron

Job description

Job responsibilities

Minehead Medical Centre has recently rated Good in all areas by the CQC in its first inspection under OneMedicares leadership. After taking over the service in early 2024 following an Inadequate rating of the previous provider, the new team has made rapid and significant improvements, transforming patient care, access, and leadership. We are a passionate, close-knit team committed to providing the highest standards of care in a way that truly meets the needs of our patients. The Medical Centre is a central hub in the town, and we are proud to reflect the welcoming and collaborative spirit of the wider Minehead community.

You will play a vital role in preventing unnecessary hospital admissions, promoting self-management, and improving outcomes for patients and their families, working closely with GPs, community teams, social care, and voluntary sector partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead care for a defined cohort of high-risk patients across the community, care homes, and practice settings.
• Provide advanced assessment, diagnosis, and prescribing where qualified.
• Support, mentor, and educate colleagues within the practice and wider primary care team.
• Ensure care is safe, high-quality, and compliant with professional and organisational standards.

Full details of all responsibilities are provided in the Job Description.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300)
• Significant post-registration experience in community or primary care, managing complex caseloads
• Experience of multi-agency, multidisciplinary working
• Knowledge of current NHS policy, community nursing models, and primary care priorities

Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to patients in your community, working in a supportive, collaborative environment that values professional development, leadership, and patient-centred care.

System used: EMIS

Location: Minehead Medical Centre, 2 Irnham Road, Minehead, TA24 5DL

Why join us?

Our Benefits;

• NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time)
• Extra days of leave for work anniversary each year
• Paid for Indemnity cover
• Enhanced Maternity; Maternity/Paternity Support; Adoption pay
• Participation in OMGs refer a friend scheme
• Continued personal and professional development
• 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
• Eye care scheme free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support with Relocation

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

OneMedical Group is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. If you would like to discuss the support options available during the recruitment process please email: recruitment@onemedicalgroup.co.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of current NHS policy, community nursing models, and primary care priorities

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in community or primary care, managing complex caseloads
• Experience of multi-agency, multidisciplinary working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is 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 details

Employer name

OneMedicalGroup

Address

Minehead Medical Centre

Minehead

Somerset

TA24 5DL

Employer's website

https://www.onemedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)