Community Matron (Band 7)

Posted 05 December 2025 by Rhiane

Hallam Medical have a brand new opportunity for a Band 7 Community Natron to join a community-based service in Bedford.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Community Matron to join a community-based team in Bedford. In this pivotal role, you will provide proactive case management for patients with long-term conditions and minor illnesses within care homes and home environments, promoting independence and high-quality care close to home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide proactive case management for patients with long-term conditions and/or minor illness in care homes and home settings.
• Support the 2-hour response/Virtual Ward requirements, completing timely physical assessments in the community.
• Educate and enable patients and carers to manage their conditions, ensuring discharge within 30 days following agreed patient pathways.
• Coordinate care as part of the local Working Together collaborative.
• Proactively assess, monitor, and coordinate care for patients with long-term conditions or minor illness.
• Ensure timely, effective multi-agency input to meet patient needs within the community.
• Contribute to primary care–led monthly MDTs, supporting decision-making on care and service provision.
• Reduce reliance on secondary care by increasing care delivery in primary, community, and home settings.
• Respond to urgent review requests from the Primary Care Home team.
• Make daily contact with aligned care homes to identify patients requiring review or assessment.

 

Clinical Requirements:

• Safely undertake moving and positioning of patients and equipment in line with manual handling policies.
• Carry out clinical procedures within scope of competence using appropriate clinical instruments and equipment.
• Use highly developed clinical skills, including independent prescribing (following accredited training).
• Deliver evidence-based care in a range of settings, some of which may be unpredictable.
• Prioritise workload effectively to ensure continuity of care and meet organisational deadlines.
• Maintain high standards of infection control, ensuring safe disposal of contaminated materials.
• Provide safe clinical care in patients’ homes, GP surgeries, health centres and other community venues, including in variable or potentially hazardous environments.

What Hallam Medical can offer you:

• Access To Nationwide Opportunities
• Chief Nurse Clinical Support
• Interview Preparation Guidance
• Flexible Shift Patterns
• DBS Application Support
• Revalidation Support
• FREE Smartcard
• FREE Online Mandatory Training
• Access to CPD Resources
• A Dedicated Consultant Available 24/7
• Unlimited ‘Refer a Friend’ Scheme
• Enhanced Out of Hours Support

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