Matron - Community Assessment & Treatment Unit (CATU)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£57,528 to £64,750 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Epping, CM16 6TN
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

The post holder will be responsible for the effective day-to-day management and leadership of CATU, ensuring that the service meets required standards for quality, safety, activity, workforce and finance. Key responsibilities include: Providing visible and credible clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team. Maintaining high standards of patient care, experience and clinical practice. Leading daily MDT meetings and supporting timely assessment, treatment and discharge planning. Overseeing admission processes, service utilisation and length-of-stay management. Managing staffing levels, recruitment, supervision, appraisals, attendance and staff development Managing the delegated budget and ensuring the effective use of available resources. Monitoring performance against agreed objectives and taking action where improvement is required. Leading clinical audit, quality improvement and the implementation of learning from incidents, complaints and patient feedback. Ensuring compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, risk management and clinical governance requirements. Developing effective working relationships with patients, carers, commissioners and health and social care partners. Supporting the development and implementation of policies, procedures and new models of care. Acting as a clinical supervisor, coach and mentor to members of the team. Providing leadership for resuscitation practice, including training, audit, equipment assurance and compliance with national guidance. Maintaining professional registration, clinical competence and continuing professional development. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for the full responsibilities and requirements of the role.

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