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Job overview
As part of the implementation of a new leadership structure across the organisation, the following leadership opportunities have become available.
We are seeking to appoint candidates to the following posts within the Mental Health Care Group, across the leadership clusters listed below:
Matron (1.0 WTE) - Adult Mental Health Inpatient Care Unit, Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road, Nottingham Matron, Inpatient, ToC and ECT (1.0 WTE) - Older Peoples Care Unit, Highbury Hospital, Highbury Road, Nottingham
These roles will play a key part in shaping and delivering high-quality services within our newly established leadership arrangements.
Main duties of the job
This role will provide clinical support, leadership and development to the designated area of responsibility within the Care Unit and to work within the wider senior nurse and management group. The role will assist in the development of new initiatives in partnership
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role will require a registered RMN / RNLD professional to deliver recovery focussed nursing care to patients, in line with specific standards within a designated area of responsibility / environment. The post holder will ensure that the highest quality and national standards for a diverse group of patients is delivered and maintained.
Please state which post you are applying for within your application form.
For queries relating to the Matron within the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Care Unit, please contact Theresa Jenkinson via theresa.jenkinson@nottshc.nhs.uk
For queries relating to the Matron with the Older Peoples Care Unit, please contact Stephen Berry via stephen.berry@nottshc.nhs.uk
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.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- • Evidence of effective team working and organisation skills
- • Evidence of working in partnership and collaboration with other professionals/ organisations
- • Experience in implementing change to promote high quality health outcomes
- • Demonstrate effective communication at all levels
- • Experience of teaching and dissemination of knowledge to enhance the skills of others
- • Evidence of using IT system
Knowledge
Essential
- • Evidence of the ability to champion issues of individuals, the team and patients
- • Evidence of the ability to perform effectively in a changing, stressful situation
- • Evidence of engaging staff in change, ensuring effective processes in place for constructive debate and challenge
- • Effective presentation skills
- • Evidence of effective leadership – influencing and initiating service developments and orchestrating change
- • Evidence of innovative practice
- • Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working at a senior level
- Evidence of teaching and assessing in clinical practice
- Evidence of ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care working autonomously and collaboratively
- Experience of leading/managing a team
- Evidence of having used expert knowledge, advanced nursing practice and autonomous decision making to manage patients conditions and care needs
- Demonstrate knowledge of case management
- Up to date professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of reflective practice and ongoing professional development
- Competent in undertaking a comprehensive assessment process and developing care plans
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Learning Disabilities)
- Significant post registration experience in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities at a Masters level or equivalent experience
- Registered with the NMC
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This advert is for Matron with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Nottingham, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum (pro-rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Aug 2026.
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