Matron / Clinical Lead | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will provide operational management responsibility for their area providing effective leadership and lead responsibility for the standards of clinical practice and services. This will include effective management of the multi-disciplinary team and financial budgets.

The post holder will effective and safe services which support the key elements of clinical governance and focus on leading the clinical teams to introduce ways of continuous improvement in the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence will flourish.

You will be able to demonstrate

• Excellent risk assessment skills,
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally;
• Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm and above all be highly motivated.
• The candidate will have a high level knowledge of CQC requirements and have a philosophy of the 6 C’s of care.
• Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and Crisis Services.
• The successful candidate will deliver the highest quality care for patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintain EPUT’s excellent customer care.
• We are looking for people who can bring commitment, innovation , and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways; in return we offer training and development of staff, support through regular supervision and appraisal to assist you in setting realistic objectives.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

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Job share

Applications for job shares are welcomed.

The post holder will ensure that improvements in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care are based on user involvement and feedback from consumer networks and individuals. To promote a model of recovery and social inclusion and facilitate evidence based care.

Responsibility for the management of staff in the designated area; ensuring that staff are supervised, appraised, offered advice, and developed to the best potential with educational needs met within the Multi-disciplinary Team, including learners allocated to the wards.

Carry out any other duties commensurate with the duties of this post. This is an outline job description and may be subject to change according to the needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026