Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and dynamic Modern Matron to lead clinical and operational practice within our eighteen-bedded Child and Adolescent Inpatient Ward on a full time basis. This senior leadership role is central to maintaining patient safety and delivering effective, evidence-based care for young people with complex mental health needs.



You will provide visible leadership for nursing and multi-disciplinary staff, respond to the experiences of patients, carers, and staff, and ensure the Trust's vision is embedded in ward practice. Working closely with psychiatry and allied health professionals, you will contribute to care planning, risk management, and service governance, leading improvements in nursing practice and quality of care.



The role includes ensuring Care Quality Commission (CQC) essential standards are met and exceeded. Our inpatient services are currently rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are seeking a Modern Matron who will help us progress towards 'Outstanding'.



If you have the expertise and leadership skills to support safe, effective and compassionate care in our CAMHS GAU, we encourage you to apply.



Provide visible leadership to nursing staff, maintaining high clinical standards in line with CQC and QNIC expectations, and drive quality improvement initiatives across inpatient services.



Involve patients and carers in care planning, respond promptly to feedback or complaints, and ensure dignity, respect, and privacy are upheld in all aspects of care.



Manage safe staffing levels, support recruitment and retention, oversee rotas, and lead supervision, training, and professional development for nursing teams.



Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment through infection prevention, ligature risk management, and compliance with all relevant health and safety requirements.



Monitor and review clinical standards, lead on investigations, safeguard young people, and contribute to service planning, risk management, and emergency preparedness.



Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.



Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.



Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible



Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:

"Caring, Safe and Excellent"



At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



Excellent opportunities for career progression



Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development



27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service



NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers



Competitive pension scheme



Lease car scheme



Cycle to work scheme



Employee Assistance Programme



Mental Health First Aiders



Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)



Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team



We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.



The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.