Mental Health Matron
Core
Lead mental healthcare delivery and patient-centered care planning for patients of all ages in an acute hospital setting.
Role type
Senior Nursing Leadership (Mental Health Matron)
Builds
Seamless mental health care pathways and discharge plans for acute hospital patients
Domain
Healthcare / Mental Health
Required skills
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse (RN), NMC registration, First degree, Leadership development, Teaching qualification, Management qualification
Preferred skills
Masters degree, Post-qualifying mental health 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, foster a culture of parity of esteem between physical and mental health, collaborate with local mental health services to guide care plans.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities