Job summary
We are very excited to be recruiting to 1x Community Matron post covering SOLAR (Solihull CAMHS) and Solihull Early Intervention in Psychosis teams. This is post is brand new to these teams and will join the increasing team of matrons across BSMHFT.
The post holder will work with the Clinical Services Manager and Consultant Clinical Psychologist to ensure that high standards of care are delivered across SOLAR and EIS.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the Community Matron's role is to provide leadership and support to a defined speciality or service area.
Contributing to the Implementation of strategic plans within the service and within designated Community Mental Health Teams
Monitoring quality standards to ensure that care is delivered effectively, safely and to a high standard. To support the delivery and implementation of an monitoring process to provide the required assurance .
Demonstrating a strong focus on quality of the service user experience in the way services are designed and delivered with clear processes in place for addressing any risks or issues which are identified as impacting on this.
Developing, implementing and monitoring quality standards across the Trust by strengthening professional clinical leadership at team and service area level.
Ensuring effective communication and engagement with service users, their carers and family members.
Advising Team Managers/Clinical Leads on professional and practice issues in consultation with other functions or specialties e.g. senior nursing colleagues, human resources
Being highly visible and accessible as a professional leader of the service to all providing assurances of practices across the service.
Take the lead in supporting the achievement of key performance indicators for service area. Including quality, governance, workforce and financial measures
About us
We would like you to join us in delivering a wide range of CAMHS and Early Intervention services to the diverse communities of BSMHFT to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Our values of Compassion, Commitment and Inclusivity are integral to everything we do. We work in partnership with primary care and the 3rd sector to support care and recovery to all communities and we are actively seeking a workforce that reflects that rich cultural diversity. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion form the basis of our recruitment processes
We can offer you. Career development, progression and opportunities through training and supervision. We support a learning culture where staff have the opportunity to gain wide and varied experience, we encourage innovation, quality improvement projects and continuing professional development.
Support for flexible working, part time working, job share and those returning from retirement. We have an active welcome and induction programme to your Team, ICCR and BSMHFT. An open culture where all staff are supported and encouraged to speak up about issues that are important to them. We encourage everyone to contact us to discuss the post advertised and to attend for an interview as there may be alternative posts available at other locations which could be discussed and recruited to within that process.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
BSMHFT
Bishop Wilson
Solihull
B37 7TR
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
through application form
Essential
* relevant experience
* supporting information
* answers provided
Desirable
* years of experience
Person Specification
through application form
Essential
* relevant experience
* supporting information
* answers provided
Desirable
* years of experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
BSMHFT
Bishop Wilson
Solihull
B37 7TR
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
BSMHFT
Bishop Wilson
Solihull
B37 7TR
Employer's website
(Opens in a new tab)