Mental Health Matron
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 September 2025 |
| Location: | Lewisham / Woolwich, SE13 6LH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9197-25-0594 |
Summary
The post holder will be aware this is an innovative role. They will seek and promote research to support excellence in mental health care within a general hospital setting promoting integrated working with the mental health liaison team, embedding a culture of shared working within the Trust Working in collaboration with the clinical teams on a daily basis, the post holder will monitor and action decisions in relation to clinical areas ensuring an appropriate mental health nursing skill mix in relation to activity and acuity. Manage report and where appropriate take action on any risk issues identified. Escalate any issues outside area of knowledge or competence to the Head of Nursing in a timely manner. Provide expert advice and support in the use of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act, working closely with the safeguarding team Facilitate training and development programmes, working with Head of Nursing for Mental Health to ensure clinical staff are able to develop skills to undertake basic psychological assessments and provide a high standard of emergency care for patients with mental health problems