Advert – Child & Adolescent Inpatients Matron/ Clinical Lead
An exciting opportunity has arisen in EPUT and we are in the position a Matron/ Clinical Lead for our Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services based at The St Aubyn Centre, Colchester.
The successful candidate will be a competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills as a Band 7 nurse and be able to take responsibility for overseeing assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for young people with complex mental health needs.
Qualifications and Key Skills
* Excellent risk assessment skills
* Communicate effectively, both written and verbally
* Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm and be highly motivated
* High level knowledge of CQC requirements and a philosophy of the 6 C’s of care
* Active participation in training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service and encourage integration between the Ward Team and Crisis Services
* 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
* Bring commitment, innovation, and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways; in return we offer training, development of staff, support through regular supervision and appraisal to assist you in setting realistic objectives
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 including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and other staff benefits
* £8,000 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
Working Conditions
* Flexible working: available from day one for most roles
* Job share: applications for job shares are welcomed
This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Apr 2026.
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