Mental Health Matron
Core
Lead mental healthcare delivery and discharge planning for patients of all ages in an acute hospital setting, fostering parity of esteem between physical and mental health.
Role type
Senior Nursing Leadership (Mental Health Matron)
Builds
Patient-centered care pathways and discharge arrangements
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Required skills
Mental health nursing (RMN/RN), clinical leadership, care planning, discharge management, staff education and training, multi-site service coordination
Preferred skills
Masters degree, post-qualifying mental health qualifications, leadership/management qualifications, acute general hospital experience
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop and support patient-centered care for patients with mental health conditions; oversee discharge planning; provide professional leadership and role modeling for mental healthcare; collaborate with local services to guide care plans; foster a culture promoting parity of esteem between physical and mental health.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities