Community Matron

Having recently returned to NSFT, I have been amazed by the work that has taken place to improve cultures, involve individuals with lived experience and listen to staff views. Being back in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney Care Group has felt like returning home. Seeing many of my old colleagues as well as several new members of staff, all from different backgrounds and disciplines has made coming to work more enjoyable. There’s a real richness and diversity of staff working hard to improve support to those within our local community who require mental health services.

If like me you have thought of returning to NSFT or starting a new role in mental health then I would love to hear from you. This is the time to joinour Community Access and Assessment Teamand be an integral part of transforming ourlocalcommunity mental health services. There are several opportunities to link with other agencies and listen to individuals with lived experience whilst inspiring others to provide good patient care. Supported by your Community Service Lead, Team Leader and the wider MDT, you have the opportunity to not only develop the service but to also develop your own career. I started working here as a community practitioner and I have had access to good mentors and training which has supported me to do the job I now do. Come and see how we can support you.

Nina Savory, Deputy Service Director, NSFT

Community Matron - Great Yarmouth & Waveney (6 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Providing excellent communication and network links with system partners at a time of transformation and investment for Community Services, the role supports Community Transformation in line with the national long-term plan. Building and supporting seamless pathways in community care and strong links and good reputation building with primary, secondary and VCSE colleagues for our Front Door service, primary care practitioners and Learning Disability across Great Yarmouth and Waveney.

Supporting the strategic and operational planning as well as leading delivery across Waveney and Great Yarmouth Community Services, the successful post holders will influence the clinical and operational direction and development of our Front Door and PCN teams

The post holder will work closely with our partners to ensure responsive, high-quality service to clients, their families and carers and meeting commissioner and stakeholder expectations.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you’ll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We’re an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY

**Some of the benefits you can expect**:

- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.