Matron inColchester inColchester PUBLISHED THU 14 NOV 2024

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. This post is a 6 month fixed term contract.

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

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.

About us

The post holder will be responsible to the Service Manager of Child & Adolescent Inpatient Services. The post holder will be responsible for the management of a clinical area, providing leadership, supporting staff and working collaboratively with Consultant Psychiatrists, other grades of medical staff, Allied Health Professionals and Social Work Practitioners to provide and deliver high quality and safe care. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision making process, including joint working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to meet the needs of the patients and carers to ensure that they are working to EPUT Clinical Policies and Procedures/Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Practice and Standards.