CAMHS Inpatient Matron

Job Summary Are you passionate about mental health, clinical leadership and driven to empower others on their recovery journey? CAMHS Nursing Executive is searching for a dedicated Matron to join our Directorate Leadership team and be at the heart of our children and adolescent mental health services. This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovative mental health care, making a tangible impact on the lives of people in South London and ensuring high standards of care for all. You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, evidence based, compassionate, person centred care. Where you will be responsible for clinical and professional leadership to nursing/non nursing staff at all levels within their clinical area of responsibility. Continuous learning and growth: Benefit from an ongoing bespoke professional development package to further hone your skills and knowledge. Be part of a supportive network: Work alongside a dedicated team committed to your success and well-being. This is an exciting post that allows for close working and collaboration with senior management and clinicians in the future development of the directorate. The modern matron will be an integral part of the Nursing, Quality and Assurance Team. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication, motivational and influencing skills being able to influence and encourage teams to work across organisational boundaries whilst holding patient care at the heart of their work. Main Duties What you'll bring: A Mental Nurse or RN (Mental Health) Degree or Equivalent professional qualification and experience in mental health care. A passion for supporting children and young people with mental health challenges. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A commitment to teamwork and collaboration. A strong work ethic and a dedication to providing high-quality care. Qualifications Registered Mental Nurse Extensive post-registration relevant continuing professional development. Desirable Leadership course at level 5 or above Experience Essential Relevant clinical and operational experience in inpatient Mental health services. Experience at a senior management/Clinical level, collaborating and working to improve service delivery. Experience of managing budgets and finances at a service level. Experience in completing audits and preparing reports/action plans Experience Desirable Experience of contributing at conferences and publications. Experience of participating in Quality improvement, transformation and/or research projects Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current professional developments in nursing and nurse education Knowledge Desirable Training in Coaching skills Skills Essential Excellent skills in managing tasks related to Trust flow including managing demand and capacity for patients' groups Ability to manage crises and conflicts effectively Skills Desirable Able to work on several projects simultaneously using project management skills Benefits Generous pay, pensions and leave. We offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service. Work life balance. We support a range of flexible working options, such as: part-time working and job sharing. Career development. There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes. Car lease. Our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease cars. Our staff benefit from keyworker housing, which is available on selected sites. NHS discounts. With discounts of up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands through the Health Service Discounts website. Counselling services Wellbeing events Long service awards Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Childcare vouchers Staff restaurants Employer Details South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Bethlem Royal Hospital London BR3 3BX Location Bethlem Royal Hospital London BR3 3BX Salary £61,631 to £68,623 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working Pattern Full-time Reference Number 334-NUR-7597570-FR Band Band 8a Job Posted 05 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr