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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 Unitthat includes a Child and Young Peoples Place of Safety. The unit caresfor 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 philosophyof care and ensuring care is delivered to the highest standard. This is an opportunity toprovide credible and visible clinical leadership, focus on enhancing thequality of care and refining a culture of least restrictive, recovery focusedoutcomes. Engagement and participation ofyoung 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 thechallenges 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 jobTheModern 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. Thepost holder provides line management and support to the unit/ward/teammanagers as appropriate with the support of the Directorate Manager. Demonstrate a sound knowledge and provide a clear vision to thestrategic direction of identified clinical services. Ensuring excellence inservice delivery and clinical governance in conjunction with other nursing,allied health professionals and medical leaders. Work with South West Provider Collaborative Case Managers, Contractleads and Quality Leads to ensure the care delivered is in line with the Tier4 specification and the access and referrals process. Provide leadership to ensure systems work collaboratively with the referral and admission and discharge process to andfrom 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 usLivewell 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 responsibilitiesProfessional /Clinical Care 1. Responsible forthe day to day management of staff groups, liaising with appropriate managersand facilitating Unit and relevant Team Managers and their deputies in dealingwith issues such as staffing and operational issues. 2. Ensureappropriate delegation of and participation in out-of-hours rota / on-call rotawhere appropriate. 3. Provide expertclinical leadership and support to ward/unit/Team managers and nurses acting asa role model in provision of clear direction for nursing and practicedevelopment. 4. To support andensure the implementation of clinical supervision for staff within areas ofresponsibility. 5. Where standardsfor facilities services are not met, take corrective action as appropriate. 6. Provide linemanagement to delegated personnel within the service structure. 7. Provide nursingand managerial knowledge and experience to any member of the multi-disciplinaryteam in relation to patient care, ensuring a visible presence is maintained inall clinical areas. 8. The roleincludes a balance of clinical and managerial responsibilities which may varyaccording to need and to be agreed by the Directorate manager 9. Provide clinicalsupervision and support to nursing and other professional colleagues. 10. Lead on specificaspects of nursing and service development in agreement with the Associate Director / Directorate manager 11. Set, agree andmonitor standards for clinical practice and patient care and ensure teams havethe right skills to deliver a high quality service. 12. Developopportunities to enhance service user involvement and carers. The full Job description is attached. Person SpecificationQualificationsCurrent 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 RMN or RN Child Evidence of recent continuing personal learning/professional development in areas relevant to caring for young people with mental health needs KnowledgeKnowledge 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 verbal and written skills Good numerical skills Excellent facilitation and arbitration skills To be a key figure in the development of Services Awareness of key issues in care and how they impact on service development 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 SkillsEffective 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 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 ExperienceSignificant 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. 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 CheckThis 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. £55,690 to £62,682 a yearper annum, pro-rata#J-18808-Ljbffr