Matron
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2237 (64% match) is an eligible occupation, and LEEDS, YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 64% match
- Likely 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors) · 29% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The Matron will effectively lead a team of healthcare professionals in the delivery of clinical and operational management of patients who have a wide range of mental health issues.
To be responsible for the day to day organisation and smooth running of the multi-disciplinary team providing a high quality safe, effective, caring and responsive service to patients and carers.
The Postholder will lead on the development of service level initiatives. They also lead the operational management agenda and provide leadership and clinical supervision for Clinical Team Managers and other senior clinical staff within their service.
Job description
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team [email protected]
Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/RNLD
Skills
Essential
- Ability to build and develop teams of people and to provide strong leadership to a diverse workforce.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of significant post registration experience, including management of a multi-disciplinary team and line management and supervision responsibilities at band 7 level.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current MH policies.
Values Based
Desirable
- Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
- Tell us about a time when you realised a colleague or someone you know needed a bit of support and you offered to help.
- Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.
About the employer
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with LEEDS, YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Other registered nursing professionals (SOC 2237) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~511k in sample- Middle half £33,748–47,112
- Median £39,260
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.