Band 8a Matron - Specialties

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The closing date is 01 February 2026

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.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• a) Contributing to the implementation of strategic plans within the service feeding into the larger BSMHFT strategy
• b) Managing resources appropriately to ensure care is delivered effectively, including responsibility for the management of a delegated budget alongside Ward Manager and CNM
• c) 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
• d) Developing, implementing and monitoring quality standards across the Trust by strengthening professional clinical leadership at team and service area level
• e) Support the development and delivery of service improvement objectives, taking into account the strategic aims and priorities of the Trust
• f) 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
• g) Advising Team Managers on professional and practice issues in consultation with other functions or specialists e.g. senior nursing colleagues, human resources etc
• h) Being highly visible and accessible as a professional leader of the service to all stakeholders
• i) Take the lead in supporting the achievement of key performance indicators for service area, including quality, governance, workforce and financial measures

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.

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.

• Registered NMC Qualification
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement

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

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.

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata