Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to a Six Month cover for the role of the Maternity Ward Matron. This is a full time role and would suit any individual with good experience in the operational line management of clinical maternity areas. The post holder will be responsible for providing midwifery leadership to the clinical areas and will ensure the efficient and effective use of resources and the development & maintenance of the highest standards of care and efficient service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Within defined areas of management responsibility the post holder will:
Provide a visible and clinical presence within the clinical areas and be responsible for leading the delivery of high quality care. Ensure that the needs of women and their families are placed at the centre of care delivery,thus achieving trust and national standards for clinical quality, safety and patient experience.
Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to midwifery, nursing and associated staff, and ensure the provision of a high quality, responsive midwifery service.
Be accountable for all aspects of quality management related to the maternity services.
Support the development and implementation of clinical governance initiatives in conjunction with the Divisional Management Team.
Lead the implementation of midwifery standards as set out in Maternity Transformation Programme, Better Births, Saving Babies Lives and the Trust Nursing and Midwifery Strategy.
To have a thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures and knowledgeable with respect to safeguarding triggers and risks.
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure all staff have access to, and act within, trust/departmental policies and procedures.
Be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the development of all staff across areas of responsibility.
Support band 7 midwives and specialist midwives to ensure they are developed to undertake management and leadership responsibilities to enable the effective running of their clinical areas.
Using the trust HR Policies and Procedures, manage clinical and non-clinical standards of poor performance, and the management of sickness and absence.
Demonstrate experience in the use of appropriate strategies and opportunities to share knowledge on prevention and control of infection.
Formulate and implement teaching and learning strategies for identified groups or individuals related to areas of own expertise.
Resolve complaints as they arise through face to face communication as necessary and, when appropriate, investigate complaints relevant to remit and write responses.
Be user-aware and deal at all times appropriately, i.e. professionally and politely, with all users whether women, their relatives, carers, other members of staff or the general public, and ensure this is engendered within areas of responsibility.
Liaise with senior/managerial staff to bring to their attention any problems identified.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure all staff have access to, and act within, trust/departmental policies and procedures.
Be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the development of all staff across areas of responsibility.
Support band 7 midwives and specialist midwives to ensure they are developed to undertake management and leadership responsibilities to enable the effective running of their clinical areas.
Using the trust HR Policies and Procedures, manage clinical and non-clinical standards of poor performance, and the management of sickness and absence.
Demonstrate experience in the use of appropriate strategies and opportunities to share knowledge on prevention and control of infection.
Formulate and implement teaching and learning strategies for identified groups or individuals related to areas of own expertise.
Resolve complaints as they arise through face to face communication as necessary and, when appropriate, investigate complaints relevant to remit and write responses.
Be user-aware and deal at all times appropriately, i.e. professionally and politely, with all users whether women, their relatives, carers, other members of staff or the general public, and ensure this is engendered within areas of responsibility.
Liaise with senior/managerial staff to bring to their attention any problems identified.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- NMC registration
- First Degree or working towards in relevant subject
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
- ALSO or equivalent Educated to Masters level/working towards or commitment to undertaking within year of appointment
- PMA (Professional Midwifery Advocate)
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of clinical standard setting and audit within maternity services
- Experience of managing and sustaining change
- Experience of developing and implementing new policies and guidance
- Experienced mentor/teacher
- Evidence of understanding professional issues in midwifery
- Skilled in staff selection and development
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of key indicators of excellent quality care
- Highly effective communication and relationship skills
- Evidence of involvement with user groups to develop quality centred care
- Demonstrates skills in IT systems and use of word, excel and powerpoint
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of midwifery care with a minimum of 3 years at Band 7
- Experience of operational management
- Proven track record of leadership
- Proven midwifery skill and knowledge
- Evidence of clinical competence
- Current experience of line management of staff
- Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff both formally and informally
- Proven experience of managing resources including budgetary control
- Proven experience of quality improvement
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of recent personal development activity
- Demonstrates an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Highly professional role model
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- NMC registration
- First Degree or working towards in relevant subject
- Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
- ALSO or equivalent Educated to Masters level/working towards or commitment to undertaking within year of appointment
- PMA (Professional Midwifery Advocate)
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of clinical standard setting and audit within maternity services
- Experience of managing and sustaining change
- Experience of developing and implementing new policies and guidance
- Experienced mentor/teacher
- Evidence of understanding professional issues in midwifery
- Skilled in staff selection and development
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of key indicators of excellent quality care
- Highly effective communication and relationship skills
- Evidence of involvement with user groups to develop quality centred care
- Demonstrates skills in IT systems and use of word, excel and powerpoint
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of midwifery care with a minimum of 3 years at Band 7
- Experience of operational management
- Proven track record of leadership
- Proven midwifery skill and knowledge
- Evidence of clinical competence
- Current experience of line management of staff
- Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff both formally and informally
- Proven experience of managing resources including budgetary control
- Proven experience of quality improvement
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of recent personal development activity
- Demonstrates an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Highly professional role model
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
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).
