Job summary
We are looking for a candidate with strong leadership skills, promoting excellence in midwifery care to maintain and improve clinical standards
They will ensure families are treated with compassion, dignity and respect placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond.
It is a key responsibility to ensure that families experiences are of the highest quality and individual based inspiring public confidence. This will be achieved through high visibility accessibility and surveillance.
The Matron will have continuous overall responsibility for the operational and strategic management of Community & Antenatal clinic. They will work in partnership with the deputy chief midwife, chief midwife, General manager, wider senior team and multidisciplinary team to ensure a cohesive and collaborative approach to ensuring a high quality service at all times.
The Matron will support all staff and develop supportive structures ensuring that there is an appropriate learning environment and evaluation of care. The development of team working across all areas of responsibility will be essential.
Main duties of the job
Manage and lead Community teams & Antenatal clinic across 10 sites .
Act as an effective and positive role model, providing expert clinical advice and support for all staff,
Ensure that families experiences is of the highest quality
Demonstrating clinical leadership and expertise in providing care to families within the Community & Antenatal clinic.
Identify and facilitate strategies for service improvement and potential development initiatives.
Implement and follow HR policies to manage sickness, absence and disciplinary matters.
Facilitate effective communication with clients and all staff within the multi-disciplinary team.
Manage and assist in resolving conflict situations and investigate and respond to complaints.
Participate actively in the management of all maternity services.
Participate and lead in quality improvement programmes .
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to advance the maternity strategy.
Participate in the on call maternity rota.
About us
Women Services lies within the Evelina London Women's and Children's Clinical Group
As the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. Our directorate provides high quality care to patients across South East London, as well as delivering a range of specialist services both nationally and internationally. We treat approximately 40,000 gynaecology patients, and deliver 6,400 NHS births and 350 private births a year. We have one of the largest NHS IVF units in the UK, which includes our flagship Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis services. Alongside our clinical services, we are integrated with colleagues at Kings College London, delivering a significant programme of research and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Leadership and operational management of the specific clinical areas.
- Communication with a variety of stakeholders in the service , including service users, vaccination and screening teams, along with primary care and service managers of community estates
- Service improvement in the areas within the portfolio to work in line with the maternity strategy and Good to Outstanding Programme
- Be responsible for the safety and quality of care provided in the clinical areas
- Support , educate and develop the teams within the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Leadership and operational management of the specific clinical areas.
- Communication with a variety of stakeholders in the service , including service users, vaccination and screening teams, along with primary care and service managers of community estates
- Service improvement in the areas within the portfolio to work in line with the maternity strategy and Good to Outstanding Programme
- Be responsible for the safety and quality of care provided in the clinical areas
- Support , educate and develop the teams within the service
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree in midwifery or equivalent Evidence of relevant clinical updating
Desirable
- Masters Degree (health of leadership related)
- Leadership qualification
Previous experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in all areas of midwifery practice including community.
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post.
- A proven track record of operational service management at a senior level in community and an acute hospital environment, including staff management, financial management and change management.
Desirable
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Must be able to practice in all area's in accordance with the Midwives Rules and Codes of Conduct
- Demonstrable previous success in leading and delivering change and performance with and through clinical teams, by engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery plans, establishing clear work priorities with them, delegating effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback
- Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands.
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working;
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line"
- A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
Additional Information
Essential
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude.
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Degree in midwifery or equivalent Evidence of relevant clinical updating
Desirable
- Masters Degree (health of leadership related)
- Leadership qualification
Previous experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in all areas of midwifery practice including community.
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post.
- A proven track record of operational service management at a senior level in community and an acute hospital environment, including staff management, financial management and change management.
Desirable
Skills/ Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Must be able to practice in all area's in accordance with the Midwives Rules and Codes of Conduct
- Demonstrable previous success in leading and delivering change and performance with and through clinical teams, by engaging them in the strategic direction and delivery plans, establishing clear work priorities with them, delegating effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback
- Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them.
- Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands.
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working;
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams, and have them understand the Trust's and your performance expectations
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships
- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and diverse interest groups, and common sense in knowing when to brief "up the line"
- A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills
Additional Information
Essential
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude.
- Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
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).
