Job summary
Employer heading
Band 8a Matron - Home Treatment Team
Band 8a
Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job overview
We are very excited to be recruiting to a Home Treatment Matron post.
We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated team players to provide sound leadership and management of the Home Treatment Teams and to actively participate in the day to day running of the service ensuring high quality care is delivered.
You will act as a positive role model for staff in a manner that positively reflects the philosophy of the service and the values of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for Registered Mental Health Nurses or Registered Learning Disability Nurse who is interested and committed to delivering care within a safe, secure and therapeutic environment.
Successful applicants must be able to work in a challenging and dynamic environment. You will need to demonstrate a range of skills including effective communication, empathy, self-awareness, and critical self-reflection skills.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Matron's role is to provide leadership and support to a defined speciality or service area. This post may be rotational as required.
Contributing to the Implementation of strategic plans within the service and within designated Home Treatment Teams
Monitoring quality standards to ensure that care is delivered effectively, safely and to a high standard. To support the delivery and implementation of an monitoring process to provide the required assurance .
Demonstrating a strong focus on quality of the service user experience in the way services are designed and delivered with clear processes in place for addressing any risks or issues which are identified as impacting on this.
Developing, implementing and monitoring quality standards across the Trust by strengthening professional clinical leadership at team and service area level.
Ensuring effective communication and engagement with service users, their carer's a
Advising Team Managers on professional and practice issues in consultation with other functions or specialties e.g. senior nursing colleagues, human resources
Being highly visible and accessible as a professional leader of the service to all
Take the lead in supporting the achievement of key performance indicators for service area. Including quality, governance, workforce and financial measures
Working for our organisation
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
through application form
Essential criteria
- relevant experience
- supporting information
- answers provided
Desirable criteria
- years of experience
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sophia Fletcher
- Job title
- Head of Nursing & AHP
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 301 2163
- Additional information
Sibongile Nyathi
Clinical Nurse Manager for Home Treatment
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