Community Matron

Community Matron – Minehead Medical Centre Location: Community-based – Minehead Medical Centre & patient homes Hours: Part-time 20 hours available (Full-time 40 hours) Minehead Medical Centre is seeking an experienced Community Matron to join our primary care team. The Community Matron will support patients of all ages with diverse and often multifaceted conditions. They will provide personalised, holistic care for people with complex health needs across our community, with a significant focus on supporting our older and often frail population in Minehead and the surrounding communities. Consequently, the Community Matron will play a central role in supporting our patients to remain independent, avoid unnecessary hospital admissions, and receive high-quality care in the place they call home. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about proactive, frailty-focused care and making a meaningful difference to the lives of older adults. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care: * Provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of adults with complex, long-term conditions — including frail, elderly and housebound patients — in their homes, care homes and community healthcare settings. * Deliver proactive clinical care, including falls risk assessment, polypharmacy review, and anticipatory care planning. Work closely with families, carers and social care teams to support older patient...