Band 8a Matron - Specialties

Transformationunitgm; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned mental health trust in Birmingham seeks an experienced Matron to lead and manage specialized wards. The ideal candidate will be an RMN with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include day-to-day operational leadership and managing resources effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a real difference in mental health services.

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursement up to £8,000

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of being a clinical lead or manager at Band 7 or 8a.
• Knowledge of quality and governance with innovative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical and operational leadership.
• Manage resources and delegated budget effectively.
• Ensure effective communication and engagement with service users.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN)

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Education

Registered NMC Qualification

Job description

Employer Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Barberry Town Birmingham Salary £55,690 - £62,682 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/02/2026 23:59

Band 8a Matron - Specialties

Band 8a

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

This is a unique and exciting opportunity as we wish to recruit a Matron for The Barberry Specialities wards - Jasmine Suite (Deaf sevice) consisting of 12 beds Chamomile (Mother and Baby ) consisting of 10 beds and Cilantro(Eating Disorders) consisting of 10 beds.

We are looking for highly motivated and experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) to join our Leadership Teams across The Barberry.

You will provide robust, consistent, practical and evidence-based day-to-day clinical and operational leadership and management support on our Wards to ensure excellent service delivery and standards in line with The Matron Handbook.

You must have a proven track record of being a clinical lead or manager at Band 7 or 8a.

We are looking for an individual who will support the ongoing development of the service. You will have knowledge and interest in quality and governance, demonstrating an innovative and dynamic approach to ensuring the delivery of high-quality, holistic, patient-centred care in a challenging and fast paced environment.

You will be expected to work alongside other leaders, the CNM and the rest of the multi-disciplinary team to participate in service improvements and evaluation, clinically supporting the ward/team managers and wider team to deliver high quality patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

• Contributing to the implementation of strategic plans within the service feeding into the larger BSMHFT strategy
• Managing resources appropriately to ensure care is delivered effectively. Including responsibility for the management of a delegated budget alongside Ward Manager and CNM
• Demonstrating a strong focus on the 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.
• Support the development and delivery of service improvement objectives, taking into account the strategic aims and priorities of the Trust.
• Ensuring effective communication and engagement with service users, their carers and all members of the MDT both internal and external to ensure the best possible experience
• Advising Team Mangers on professional and practice issues in consultation with other functions or specialists e.g. senior nursing colleagues, human resources etc.
• Being highly visible and accessible as a professional leader of the service to all stakeholders
• Take the lead in supporting the achievement of key performance indicators for service area. including quality, governance, workforce and financial measures.

Working for our organisation

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Detailed job description and main 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

RMN

• Registered NMC Qualification
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement

Leadership Training

• Must have completed or show evidence of enrolled course on Leadership

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

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.