Job summaryCDDFT community services is offering an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse as Matron for Community Respiratory and Tuberculosis Nursing Services. This post is a 6-month secondment. The post is full time Monday-Friday 9am 5pm based at either Chester-Le-Street Hospital or Sedgefield Community Hospital.
Main duties of the job- Responsibility for the operational delivery of Community Hospital and Day Hospital provision within the respective locality;
- Responsible for the effective operational management of integrated services in line with County Durham and Darlingtons NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Strategy;
- Implementation of appropriate and relevant actions identified through the interpretation of national policy and guidelines to ensure continuous improvement and quality service delivery;
- Key point of contact for the relationship management with all relevant parties;
- Involved in effective dialogue with Commissioners helping to ensure services remain fit for purpose and continue to provide value for money;
- Provide clinical leadership, line management, and a coordinating role for the provision of expert advice across a diverse range of community and acute services;
- Responsible for the budget management of the service, including associated financial management, monitoring, control and reporting requirements in line with organisation policies and procedures;
- To embrace and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement across all service areas;
- To lead and promote County Durham and Darlingtons NHS Foundation Trust vision, strategic direction, values and behaviours;
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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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DetailsDate posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,527.99 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract: Secondment
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9439-2627-531-1
Job locations: Chester Le Street Community Hospital, Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities- Responsibility for the operational delivery of Community Hospital and Day Hospital provision within the respective locality;
- Responsible for the effective operational management of integrated services in line with County Durham and Darlingtons NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Strategy;
- Implementation of appropriate and relevant actions identified through the interpretation of national policy and guidelines to ensure continuous improvement and quality service delivery;
- Key point of contact for the relationship management with all relevant parties;
- Involved in effective dialogue with Commissioners helping to ensure services remain fit for purpose and continue to provide value for money;
- Provide clinical leadership, line management, and a coordinating role for the provision of expert advice across a diverse range of community and acute services;
- Responsible for the budget management of the service, including associated financial management, monitoring, control and reporting requirements in line with organisation policies and procedures;
- To embrace and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement across all service areas;
- To lead and promote County Durham and Darlingtons NHS Foundation Trust vision, strategic direction, values and behaviours;
- Responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the respective locality services using robust governance arrangements;
- To implement developed locality based strategies to ensure the successful delivery of high quality, value for money services;
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with and achievement of key performance indicators and service specifications / requirements;
- To provide strong and decisive leadership that fosters an empowered culture for front line staff within the service;
- Responsible for ensuring implementation and monitoring of robust integrated governance arrangements and data protection within the service;
- To ensure systems, processes and training is in place and applied to for all staff with regard to safeguarding vulnerable adults;
- Responsible for investigating complaints, serious untoward incidents and breaches of discipline, and where necessary recommending a suitable course of action;
- Responsible for the effective and efficient management of all resources within the service offer;
- Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of record keeping are maintained throughout the service;
- Responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements including but not limited to Health and Safety, Fire Regulations, Disability Discrimination, etc;
- Responsible for implementing the strategic ambitions of CDDFT into operational plans and strategies in line with the integrated business plan;
- Responsible for ensuring all staff from within the service participate and develop in the implementation of clinical governance arrangements;
- Responsible for facilitating the development of research capability and capacity within the clinical workforce;
Person SpecificationStatutory RegistrationEssentialSpecial RequirementEssential- Valid full UK driving licence
Specials Skills & KnowledgeEssential- Extensive knowledge across a range of clinical services which must include experience within community services
- IT literate and competent in using Microsoft Office
- Demonstrate evidence of successfully leading change
- Ability to manage staff from different statutory agencies
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively use negotiation and persuasive skills to influence change
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to critically challenge own and others performance In depth knowledge of Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authority and a working knowledge of District Council Business
- An understanding of the various IT packages and systems in use across the agencies
Desirable- In depth knowledge of Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authority and a working knowledge of District Council Business
- An understanding of the various IT packages and systems in use across the agencies
ExperienceEssential- Experience of managing a diverse range of staff
- Experience of audit processes and implementing change as a result
- Significant demonstrable experience of managing services within a statutory organisation
- Experience in budgetary management
- Experience in managing in a complex environment
- Experience of conflict management and resolution
- Experience of dealing with complex Human Resource Issues
Desirable- Experience in effective integrated team working within the NHS
- Experience of audit for monitoring and evaluating services
QualificationsEssential- Masters level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of health service management, underpinned by theory and experience.
- Clinical qualification eg First level nurse or AHP
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable- Diploma level specialist training, management qualification or equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Chester Le Street Community Hospital, Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical General Manager, Nicky Hayes, nichola.hayes@nhs.net, 07880144298
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 
