The closing date is 28 May 2026
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year gross per annum (pro rata).
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit to a Matron focusing on the Learning Disability and Autism services in Suffolk. This is ideal for someone who is proactive and passionate about innovation and providing a high-quality holistic approach to the care of people who have Learning Disabilities and Autism. There is a strong MDT approach within the teams and the role of the Specialist Matron will have oversight and support the clinical governance framework, champion the role of the nurse and ensure high quality care is provided in all the services. There is an established Expert by Experience group within these services and strong links with ICB, Social care and the VCSE. The post is 37.5 hours, with the expectation of present and visible leadership both in the community and Inpatient units. There is a strong Matron network for peer support and development.
If you have passion for LD and A and improving quality of care we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As Specialist Matron, you will be responsible for the clinical leadership, quality, safety and operational delivery of LD & A services in the community and inpatient, ensuring care is compassionate, timely and aligned with national and local priorities. You will work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues, ICB, social care, Experts by experience and voluntary sector organisations to deliver seamless, patient-centred care.
You will act as a visible clinical leader, supporting staff wellbeing, professional development and a culture of continuous improvement.
Your key responsibilities will be –
- To provide senior clinical and professional leadership across the LD & A services in the community and inpatient
- Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and high quality care in line with best practice and national guidance
- Lead on clinical governance, quality improvement, and risk management
- Oversee staffing, workforce development, supervision and performance management
- Work collaboratively with community services, commissioners and partner agencies
- Lead service development initiatives to improve access, outcomes and patient experience
- Act as a role model for compassionate care
- Lead CQC preparation for services in portfolio
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, RLDN, RN
- Current relevant registration with the NMC
Desirable
- Masters Level Degree or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Leadership and clinical care
- Involvement in managing change/projects
- Working in partnership
- Performance Management
- Service improvement and development experience
Desirable
- Experience of community care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to promote equality and value diversity
- Ability to help develop a culture that improves quality in clinical areas
- Ability to communicate with people about difficult matters/in difficult situations across a diverse range of scenarios/ situations.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of wider health and social care system and structures, policies, procedures and legislation relevant to clinical areas
- Knowledge of Service improvement tools
- Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and national drivers underpinning high quality clinical care
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).