Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Midwifery Matron to lead our Intrapartum services located within Chesterfield Birth Centre at CRH . We are looking for an experienced midwife who is compassionate , dynamic and has extensive experience in intrapartum care and has a passion for and experience in quality improvement . We are looking for a dynamic midwife who will join our senior midwifery leadership team to join us in committing to promoting a culture of respect and civility in the workplace . The Matron will be responsible for leading the team of coordinators and be responsible for the provision of high quality care , day to day operational leadership . The Matron for intrapartum care will demonstrate transformational leadership and provide professional, clinical , managerial leadership in partnership with the MDT and wider leadership team . This is an exciting time for Chesterfield in our Journey for excellence .
If you are interested in joining the team and want an informal conversation please contact either Julie Mycock, Rebecca Bustani or Julie Ann Norris (contact details below).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a key clinical leader in Intrapartum services, ensuring the highest standards of midwifery practice and clinical care is delivered to women and their families.
To provide dynamic, professional leadership and direction across intrapartum services, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 4,200 staff and good financial control and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC.
We are committed to working with our partners in Health and Social Care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be an accessible and visible presence across intrapartum services, advising staff, women and their families.
To facilitate, support and empower the Lead Midwife for the Birth Centre and Birth Centre Co-ordinators to manage their areas effectively, develop the individual, their ward staff and their services.
To work collaboratively with other Senior Matrons in the Trust, contributing to the development and delivery of both Trust and Divisional objectives and assisting in the delivery of the Clinical Governance agenda.
To be responsible for setting and monitoring clinical standards and to play a proactive role in quality improvement, whilst demonstrating an awareness of the impact of each clinical areas activity, interacting with other areas to provide a seamless service
The post holder takes responsibility for providing a high level of professional, operational and transformation leadership within the Care Unit and the wider Trust.
To provide professional leadership and nursing expertise which enables the delivery of high quality, safe and person-centered care through the engagement and empowerment of others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be an accessible and visible presence across intrapartum services, advising staff, women and their families.
To facilitate, support and empower the Lead Midwife for the Birth Centre and Birth Centre Co-ordinators to manage their areas effectively, develop the individual, their ward staff and their services.
To work collaboratively with other Senior Matrons in the Trust, contributing to the development and delivery of both Trust and Divisional objectives and assisting in the delivery of the Clinical Governance agenda.
To be responsible for setting and monitoring clinical standards and to play a proactive role in quality improvement, whilst demonstrating an awareness of the impact of each clinical areas activity, interacting with other areas to provide a seamless service
The post holder takes responsibility for providing a high level of professional, operational and transformation leadership within the Care Unit and the wider Trust.
To provide professional leadership and nursing expertise which enables the delivery of high quality, safe and person-centered care through the engagement and empowerment of others.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Formal management qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of appropriate relevant professional development.
- Degree or relevant experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Up to date relevant clinical experience.
- Budget management experience
- Proven track record of managing complex change within an acute setting.
- Involvement in developing strategic and operational plans.
- Involvement in development and implementation of innovation and quality initiatives in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of leading teams, with the ability to motivate others.
- Involvement at a leadership level on issues relating to quality governance, monitoring and standard setting.
- Experience of senior management and leadership of operational teams.
Desirable
- Experiences of service re-design.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills, with an ability to influence.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Confident to manage change.
- Proven track record of success.
- Ability to communicate both written and verbally in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence decisions at all levels.
- Effective negotiating, influencing and networking skills.
- Ability to oversee and interpret the performance targets of wards and departments.
- Ability to deal with sensitive and complex issues.
- Competent in the use of IT systems.
- Knowledge of current national service issues/developments
Desirable
- Report writing
- Change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to values and principles of the NHS.
- Visible, role model and professional leader.
- Approachable.
- Inclusive and developmental personal style and approach.
- Inspiring and motivating.
- Emotional toughness.
- Effective under pressure.
- Portrays self-belief, self-awareness and drive for improvement.
Desirable
Proud to CARE Values
Desirable
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Formal management qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of appropriate relevant professional development.
- Degree or relevant experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Up to date relevant clinical experience.
- Budget management experience
- Proven track record of managing complex change within an acute setting.
- Involvement in developing strategic and operational plans.
- Involvement in development and implementation of innovation and quality initiatives in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of leading teams, with the ability to motivate others.
- Involvement at a leadership level on issues relating to quality governance, monitoring and standard setting.
- Experience of senior management and leadership of operational teams.
Desirable
- Experiences of service re-design.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills, with an ability to influence.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Confident to manage change.
- Proven track record of success.
- Ability to communicate both written and verbally in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence decisions at all levels.
- Effective negotiating, influencing and networking skills.
- Ability to oversee and interpret the performance targets of wards and departments.
- Ability to deal with sensitive and complex issues.
- Competent in the use of IT systems.
- Knowledge of current national service issues/developments
Desirable
- Report writing
- Change management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to values and principles of the NHS.
- Visible, role model and professional leader.
- Approachable.
- Inclusive and developmental personal style and approach.
- Inspiring and motivating.
- Emotional toughness.
- Effective under pressure.
- Portrays self-belief, self-awareness and drive for improvement.
Desirable
Proud to CARE Values
Desirable
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement.
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).
