Job summary
22.5 hours per week.
We are seeking a young person centred Matron to undertake clinical and operational management support for CAMHS Inpatient care at Plym Bridge House.
Plym Bridge House is a CAMHS Unit
that includes a Child and Young Peoples Place of Safety. The unit cares
for young people aged 12-17 who require care in an GAU setting.
We welcome applicants who will help us lead the development of these services, by embedding our philosophy
of care and ensuring care is delivered to the highest standard. This is an opportunity to
provide credible and visible clinical leadership, focus on enhancing the
quality of care and refining a culture of least restrictive, recovery focused
outcomes. Engagement and participation of
young people in service development is a key component of this post.
The post holder must possess registration with the NMC/HPC and substantial relevant experience at a senior clinical or managerial (Band 7) or equivalent position. You will also have a thorough understanding of the
challenges and rewards of supporting young people in mental health distress.
This role is suitable for secondment. Please ensure line manager approval before application. Please note -You will be informed of short listing decision on Friday 24th July July and the interview for this post will take place on Friday 1st August 2025.
Main duties of the job
The
Modern Matron provides professional leadership to the CAMHS Tier 4 in-patient unit
, Childrens Young People's Place of Safety that sit within the Children, Young People and Families Service.
The
post holder provides line management and support to the unit/ward/team
managers as appropriate with the support of the Directorate Manager.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge and provide a clear vision to the
strategic direction of identified clinical services. Ensuring excellence in
service delivery and clinical governance in conjunction with other nursing,
allied health professionals and medical leaders.
Work with South West Provider Collaborative Case Managers, Contract
leads and Quality Leads to ensure the care delivered is in line with the Tier
4 specification and the access and referrals process.
Provide leadership to ensure systems work collaboratively with the referral and admission and discharge process to and
from Tier 4 inpatient facilities.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that we may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
All LW staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional /
Clinical Care
1. Responsible for
the day to day management of staff groups, liaising with appropriate managers
and facilitating Unit and relevant Team Managers and their deputies in dealing
with issues such as staffing and operational issues.
2. Ensure
appropriate delegation of and participation in out-of-hours rota / on-call rota
where appropriate.
3. Provide expert
clinical leadership and support to ward/unit/Team managers and nurses acting as
a role model in provision of clear direction for nursing and practice
development.
4. To support and
ensure the implementation of clinical supervision for staff within areas of
responsibility.
5. Where standards
for facilities services are not met, take corrective action as appropriate.
6. Provide line
management to delegated personnel within the service structure.
7. Provide nursing
and managerial knowledge and experience to any member of the multi-disciplinary
team in relation to patient care, ensuring a visible presence is maintained in
all clinical areas.
8. The role
includes a balance of clinical and managerial responsibilities which may vary
according to need and to be agreed by the Directorate manager
9. Provide clinical
supervision and support to nursing and other professional colleagues.
10. Lead on specific
aspects of nursing and service development in agreement with the Associate Director / Directorate manager
11. Set, agree and
monitor standards for clinical practice and patient care and ensure teams have
the right skills to deliver a high quality service.
12. Develop
opportunities to enhance service user involvement and carers.
The full Job description is attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional /
Clinical Care
1. Responsible for
the day to day management of staff groups, liaising with appropriate managers
and facilitating Unit and relevant Team Managers and their deputies in dealing
with issues such as staffing and operational issues.
2. Ensure
appropriate delegation of and participation in out-of-hours rota / on-call rota
where appropriate.
3. Provide expert
clinical leadership and support to ward/unit/Team managers and nurses acting as
a role model in provision of clear direction for nursing and practice
development.
4. To support and
ensure the implementation of clinical supervision for staff within areas of
responsibility.
5. Where standards
for facilities services are not met, take corrective action as appropriate.
6. Provide line
management to delegated personnel within the service structure.
7. Provide nursing
and managerial knowledge and experience to any member of the multi-disciplinary
team in relation to patient care, ensuring a visible presence is maintained in
all clinical areas.
8. The role
includes a balance of clinical and managerial responsibilities which may vary
according to need and to be agreed by the Directorate manager
9. Provide clinical
supervision and support to nursing and other professional colleagues.
10. Lead on specific
aspects of nursing and service development in agreement with the Associate Director / Directorate manager
11. Set, agree and
monitor standards for clinical practice and patient care and ensure teams have
the right skills to deliver a high quality service.
12. Develop
opportunities to enhance service user involvement and carers.
The full Job description is attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC/HCP registration in a field that would give significant exposure to children and young people who require mental health support.
- Degree/Masters level study or equivalent
- Evidence of recent continuing personal learning / professional development in areas relevant to caring for client groups with mental health needs
Desirable
- RMN or RN Child
- Evidence of recent continuing personal learning/professional development in areas relevant to caring for young people with mental health needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS policies / processes and structures especially relating to acute inpatient care
- Detailed knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work on own initiative and also as an effective team member
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Good numerical skills
- Excellent facilitation and arbitration skills
- Computer literate
- To be a key figure in the development of Services
- Awareness of key issues in care and how they impact on service development
Desirable
- Demonstrate awareness of own leadership style and leadership styles of others
- Ability to implement models of care which have an evidence base to delivery of high-quality care
Skills
Essential
- Genuine passion for developing service user focused services.
- Effective people management skills with ability to inspire, create positive relationships and provide support to all team members
- Experience of working with care pathways
- Experience of data collection, basic analysis,
- Experience of using Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and electronic mail
Desirable
- Experience in large project work / management
- Experience of investigatory processes including PSIRF
- Service wide development work including co-production and service user engagement.
- Ability to analyse data and information to recognise patterns/themes and formulate action plans
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant experience at Team leader (Band 7) role in acute setting or similar setting.
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of implementing change within a team.
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Post Holder is able to demonstrate outcomes achieved following implementation of service development
- Experience of working with recovery focused models of care, which are based on least restrictive principles.
- Experience of working in Childrens Mental Health Services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC/HCP registration in a field that would give significant exposure to children and young people who require mental health support.
- Degree/Masters level study or equivalent
- Evidence of recent continuing personal learning / professional development in areas relevant to caring for client groups with mental health needs
Desirable
- RMN or RN Child
- Evidence of recent continuing personal learning/professional development in areas relevant to caring for young people with mental health needs
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current NHS policies / processes and structures especially relating to acute inpatient care
- Detailed knowledge of standards of record keeping
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work on own initiative and also as an effective team member
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Good numerical skills
- Excellent facilitation and arbitration skills
- Computer literate
- To be a key figure in the development of Services
- Awareness of key issues in care and how they impact on service development
Desirable
- Demonstrate awareness of own leadership style and leadership styles of others
- Ability to implement models of care which have an evidence base to delivery of high-quality care
Skills
Essential
- Genuine passion for developing service user focused services.
- Effective people management skills with ability to inspire, create positive relationships and provide support to all team members
- Experience of working with care pathways
- Experience of data collection, basic analysis,
- Experience of using Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and electronic mail
Desirable
- Experience in large project work / management
- Experience of investigatory processes including PSIRF
- Service wide development work including co-production and service user engagement.
- Ability to analyse data and information to recognise patterns/themes and formulate action plans
Experience
Essential
- Significant and relevant experience at Team leader (Band 7) role in acute setting or similar setting.
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of implementing change within a team.
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Post Holder is able to demonstrate outcomes achieved following implementation of service development
- Experience of working with recovery focused models of care, which are based on least restrictive principles.
- Experience of working in Childrens Mental Health Services
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
