Matron / Clinical Lead | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Matron/Clinical Lead for Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services in Colchester. This role requires a competent Band 7 nurse with exceptional leadership skills, focusing on providing high-quality care for young patients with complex mental health needs. Benefits include flexible working, generous holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Flexible working from day one

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills.
• Experience in mental health services.
• Ability to train and educate learners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessments of care needs for young people.
• Implement and evaluate programmes of care.
• Deliver high-quality patient care.
• Encourage integration between teams.

Skills

Excellent risk assessment skills

Effective communication

Compassion and understanding

Knowledge of CQC requirements

Motivation and enthusiasm

Education

Band 7 nurse qualification

Job description

Advert –Child & Adolescent Inpatients Matron/ Clinical Lead

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in EPUT and we are in the position a Matron/ Clinical Lead for our Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services based at The St Aubyn Centre, Colchester.

The successful candidate will be a competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills as a Band 7 nurse and able to take responsibility for the overseeing of assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for young people with complex mental health needs

of programmes of care for young people with complex mental health needs

Main duties of the job

You will be able to demonstrate:
• Excellent risk assessment skills,
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally;
• Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm and above all be highly motivated.
• The candidate will have a high level knowledge of CQC requirements and have a philosophy of the 6 C’s of care.
• Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and Crisis Services.
• The successful candidate will deliver the highest quality care for patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintain EPUT’s excellent customer care.
• We are looking for people who can bring commitment, innovation , and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways; in return we offer training and development of staff, support through regular supervision and appraisal to assist you in setting realistic objectives.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.





Main duties of the job

You will be able to demonstrate:
• Excellent risk assessment skills,
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally;
• Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm and above all be highly motivated.
• The candidate will have a high level knowledge of CQC requirements and have a philosophy of the 6 C’s of care.
• Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and Crisis Services.
• The successful candidate will deliver the highest quality care for patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintain EPUT’s excellent customer care.
• We are looking for people who can bring commitment, innovation , and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways; in return we offer training and development of staff, support through regular supervision and appraisal to assist you in setting realistic objectives.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Aug 2025