Job summary A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Clinical Matron to join our CAMHS acute services, working with in our inpatient unit sowenna and our MARRS team that offer holistic crisis support to young people. Main duties of the job The Clinical Matron for the CAMHS Acute Care Pathway provides strategic and professional leadership, working collaboratively with the acute senior leadership team across the CAMHS Tier 4 in-patient unit and Acute Care Pathway. This pivotal role ensures the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical care, operational efficiency, and service excellence, while fostering collaborative working relationships with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, system partners, south west provider collaborative and commissioners. Reporting to the Head of Service for CAMHS Acute Care, the Clinical Matron has direct line management responsibility for managers within Acute and inpatient pathways. They will deliver visible, accessible, and authoritative leadership across inpatient and acute community services. They lead on service development, cultivating a philosophy of care that is grounded in best practice and evidence, and ensuring continuous improvement and innovation whilst delivering the NHS matron Charter. The Clinical Matron actively involves patients and carers in the design, delivery, and evaluation of services to maintain relevance and responsiveness to their needs. About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 201-25-117 Job locations Sowenna Bodmin Hospital Bodmin hospital, boundary road, bodmin PL312QT Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Registered Healthcare Professional either NMC or HCPC registration Degree or equivalent level of education in relevant profession Post registration courses / equivalent level of experience Desirable Management qualification Education / teaching certificate Experience, Knowledge and abilities Essential Evidence of experience within operational management in a hospital setting in a senior Nurse/Midwife/AHP role Experience of working within a Mental Health Inpatient environment or experience of supporting children with complex mental health needs Excellent knowledge of current policy, legislation and guidance (including evidence base) relevant to the provision of children's in-patient services and therapy. Understanding of legal and ethical frameworks relating to children and young people Skills and Aptitude Essential Leadership skills - excellent leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Registered Healthcare Professional either NMC or HCPC registration Degree or equivalent level of education in relevant profession Post registration courses / equivalent level of experience Desirable Management qualification Education / teaching certificate Experience, Knowledge and abilities Essential Evidence of experience within operational management in a hospital setting in a senior Nurse/Midwife/AHP role Experience of working within a Mental Health Inpatient environment or experience of supporting children with complex mental health needs Excellent knowledge of current policy, legislation and guidance (including evidence base) relevant to the provision of children's in-patient services and therapy. Understanding of legal and ethical frameworks relating to children and young people Skills and Aptitude Essential Leadership skills - excellent leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams 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. 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. 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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Sowenna Bodmin Hospital Bodmin hospital, boundary road, bodmin PL312QT Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)