Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Midwifery Matron to lead the Intrapartum teams at Great Western Hospitals. We are proud to be able to offer an alongside Birth Centre and Delivery Suite, and an established continuity of care team.
With transformational leadership skills and extensive midwifery experience, the post holder will be accountable for the provision of high-quality care in their area/s of responsibility. The post holder will provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership across the intrapartum services, and work in collaboration with the wider matron team across maternity and neonatal services.
The Matron for Intrapartum Care will be an integral member of the senior leadership team who will be is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the service, implementing the Trust's strategy alongside national, regional, and local drivers for improvement.
For an informal conversation please contact Kat Simpson, Head of Midwifery and Neonatal Services (01793 404357 or Katherine.simpson13@nhs.net).
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will support the delivery of strong visible clinical leadership, promoting professional advice and guidance to all maternity staff, to ensure the highest standards of woman centered care are delivered in our service.
The Matron's role is fundamental to supporting the Divisional Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services in transforming the maternity services and leading quality improvement and assurance processes which underpin the provision of safe, effective, maternity care.
You will be a credible leader, have current operational clinical management experience and be able to initiate and implement change and innovation in practice, demonstrating a supportive and flexible leadership approach to influence and sustain high care standards, safety and quality.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
- Service We will put our patients first
- Teamwork We will work together
- Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
- Respect We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
1. To be a visible, accessible, authoritative, and influential figure on whom staff, women, birthing people and families can rely on to ensure that a high standard of personalised care is provided safely, effectively and efficiently.2. Act as an expert clinical resource, providing professional leadership to midwives, within the area of responsibility utilising highly specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and practice experience.3. To investigate and respond to complaints about clinical care and service delivery, and ensure implementation of appropriate improvements in service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description.
1. To be a visible, accessible, authoritative, and influential figure on whom staff, women, birthing people and families can rely on to ensure that a high standard of personalised care is provided safely, effectively and efficiently.2. Act as an expert clinical resource, providing professional leadership to midwives, within the area of responsibility utilising highly specialist knowledge, underpinned by theory and practice experience.3. To investigate and respond to complaints about clinical care and service delivery, and ensure implementation of appropriate improvements in service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Health Professions Council
- Master's degree in Nursing and Midwifery or health related field or evidence of working at this level.
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
- Training in Managing Conduct., Health, Sickness & Performance, Recruitment & Selection, Appraisal etc
Desirable
- Management qualification - NEBs, CMS, DMS etc. Some form of management qualification is highly desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience with considerable experience at senior level
- Ability to establish good working relationships and networks
- Proven leadership/ management experience
- Demonstrate recent experience of managing change in either processes and/or service development
- Ability to represent the service and contribute effectively at external meetings such as LMS
- Experience of developing collaborative working within teams.
- Demonstrable experience of achieving changed clinical practice and improving services to increase quality and efficiency
- Demonstrable experience of developing staff and teams.
- Demonstrable experience of implementing and managing change effectively.
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing and Midwifery best practice, particularly within specialty areas and the application of this in practice.
- Thorough understanding of equality & diversity and its application to managing self, staff and patients across the Trust.
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for the practice & behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self.
- Proven experience of budget/financial management.
- Proven track record in improving patient experience and gaining patient/public views.
- Experience in delivering Clinical Governance, Risks and Safety management.
- Proven experience leading investigations into complex complaints and clinical incidents.
Desirable
- Project management and quality improvement experience.
- Experience of developing business cases / business planning
- Track record of serving on a range of committees both internal and external to the organisation.
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Health Professions Council
- Master's degree in Nursing and Midwifery or health related field or evidence of working at this level.
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
- Training in Managing Conduct., Health, Sickness & Performance, Recruitment & Selection, Appraisal etc
Desirable
- Management qualification - NEBs, CMS, DMS etc. Some form of management qualification is highly desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience with considerable experience at senior level
- Ability to establish good working relationships and networks
- Proven leadership/ management experience
- Demonstrate recent experience of managing change in either processes and/or service development
- Ability to represent the service and contribute effectively at external meetings such as LMS
- Experience of developing collaborative working within teams.
- Demonstrable experience of achieving changed clinical practice and improving services to increase quality and efficiency
- Demonstrable experience of developing staff and teams.
- Demonstrable experience of implementing and managing change effectively.
- Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing and Midwifery best practice, particularly within specialty areas and the application of this in practice.
- Thorough understanding of equality & diversity and its application to managing self, staff and patients across the Trust.
- Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for the practice & behaviour and its application to the management of staff and self.
- Proven experience of budget/financial management.
- Proven track record in improving patient experience and gaining patient/public views.
- Experience in delivering Clinical Governance, Risks and Safety management.
- Proven experience leading investigations into complex complaints and clinical incidents.
Desirable
- Project management and quality improvement experience.
- Experience of developing business cases / business planning
- Track record of serving on a range of committees both internal and external to the organisation.
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
