Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity, we are advertising for two maternity matrons to join our team, the two post advertised will be Intrapartum Matron and Inpatient Matron.
Are you looking for a development opportunity, we are looking for an experienced clinically sound midwife with a broad range of midwifery experience. The post holder will be provide dynamic collaborative leadership and direction across the areas within the maternity service. A visible and approachable leader who will support the delivery of high standards of care. Do you have operational management experience and are looking to take the next step, come and join us at WWL.
Main duties of the job
The role of the matron is to provide performance and operational oversight, displaying role modelling behaviours and trust values.
Please job description for further details
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work collaboratively within the multi disciplinary team, to contribute to the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Divisions strategic and operational plan concerning, staff competency, staff objectives and targets, time plans, quality improvement
First line management of Band 7 Midwifery staff including ward mangers, team leaders, specialist midwives and shift co-coordinators, being supportive and a visible leader
Collaborate with all staff to maintain a safe, clean working environment, recognising changing priorities and risks, and implementing corrective actions within own limits and informing the relevant people
Please job description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work collaboratively within the multi disciplinary team, to contribute to the formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Divisions strategic and operational plan concerning, staff competency, staff objectives and targets, time plans, quality improvement
First line management of Band 7 Midwifery staff including ward mangers, team leaders, specialist midwives and shift co-coordinators, being supportive and a visible leader
Collaborate with all staff to maintain a safe, clean working environment, recognising changing priorities and risks, and implementing corrective actions within own limits and informing the relevant people
Please job description for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of recent relevant professional development
- educated towards degree level or working towards
Desirable
- evidence of safeguarding training
- Leadership qualification
- pma or coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- experience of a clinical midwife
- experience of governance, patient safety and quality agendas
- experience of working with stakeholders to improve quality of service
- change management experience
- performance and operational oversight
- Experience as operational manager for minimum of 2 years in maternity services
Desirable
- experience in senior management position
- experience of qI projects
- experience of performance management
Skills
Essential
- role modelling behaviours
- effective leadership skills
Desirable
- experience of data collection and statistics
- experience of report writing
- investigation training
Knowledge
Essential
- good knowledge of patient safety agendas
- evidence of clinical and professional expertise acquired through cpd and experience
Desirable
- health and safety training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of recent relevant professional development
- educated towards degree level or working towards
Desirable
- evidence of safeguarding training
- Leadership qualification
- pma or coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- experience of a clinical midwife
- experience of governance, patient safety and quality agendas
- experience of working with stakeholders to improve quality of service
- change management experience
- performance and operational oversight
- Experience as operational manager for minimum of 2 years in maternity services
Desirable
- experience in senior management position
- experience of qI projects
- experience of performance management
Skills
Essential
- role modelling behaviours
- effective leadership skills
Desirable
- experience of data collection and statistics
- experience of report writing
- investigation training
Knowledge
Essential
- good knowledge of patient safety agendas
- evidence of clinical and professional expertise acquired through cpd and experience
Desirable
- health and safety training
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Hospital
Wigan Lane,
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
