Job summary Working with children, young people and their families is never dull; every day will bring new challenges and new experiences. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled clinician with demonstrated exceptional leadership and management skills to take up the position of Physical Healthcare Matron at Hopewood. You would be working alongside other healthcare professionals in the wider healthcare team. You will have support from a highly motivated and dynamic leadership team to deliver the best care possible to our patients at Hopewood. You will provide care to young people on the wards at The Lookout and women in the Mother and Baby Unit. Main duties of the job You will be responsible for providing clinical and managerial leadership to a high standard, promoting best practice and developing Physical Health services to enhance quality and improve patient experience. You should be enthusiastic, motivated, patient focused and enjoy challenge, with skills and experience of leading teams. We operate in a supportive environment with a commitment to personal and professional development. Effective communication, a strong collaborative approach and the ability to engage the nursing workforce and multidisciplinary teams within an ever changing, ever challenging environment is essential. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 186-411-25-MH Job locations Hopewood Hospital Foster Drive Sherwood NG5 3FL Job description Job responsibilities You must have a professional Registered Nursing qualification (General or Childrens), and have extensive knowledge and experience of working within a clinical setting and demonstrated motivational leadership. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please see attached the Job Description and Person specification for more details. Job description Job responsibilities You must have a professional Registered Nursing qualification (General or Childrens), and have extensive knowledge and experience of working within a clinical setting and demonstrated motivational leadership. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please see attached the Job Description and Person specification for more details. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Level 1 Registered General or Childrens Nurse Advanced Clinical Skills Course Post Registration Study/Qualification at Masters level or equilavent Management of change - service development Desirable NMP Knowledge Mental Health Experience Essential Evidence of working at a senior level Evidence of teaching and assessing in clinical practice Evidence and Ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care Knowledge of Case Management Experience of leading and managing a team Desirable Competent in physical exam and history taking Community Based Experience Skills Essential Team working and Organisation Implementing Change Partnership working & Communication Teaching and dissemination of knowledge to enhance others skills Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Contractual Requirements Essential Ability to travel between patients. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Meet the needs of the service Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Level 1 Registered General or Childrens Nurse Advanced Clinical Skills Course Post Registration Study/Qualification at Masters level or equilavent Management of change - service development Desirable NMP Knowledge Mental Health Experience Essential Evidence of working at a senior level Evidence of teaching and assessing in clinical practice Evidence and Ability to direct and co-ordinate programmes of care Knowledge of Case Management Experience of leading and managing a team Desirable Competent in physical exam and history taking Community Based Experience Skills Essential Team working and Organisation Implementing Change Partnership working & Communication Teaching and dissemination of knowledge to enhance others skills Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Contractual Requirements Essential Ability to travel between patients. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Meet the needs of the service 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Hopewood Hospital Foster Drive Sherwood NG5 3FL Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)