Midwifery Matron *Internal*
The closing date is 26 February 2026
Job summary
This is a full time secondment (37.5hrs) to the role of Midwifery Matron for West Cumberland Hospital, Band 8a, to cover 12mths maternity leave for current post holder.
The post is a key member of the Collaborative Senior Midwifery team. You will work to support the Collaborative quad and will have shared responsibility for:
The delivery of quality servicesThe performance management of the services in line with relevant targets and standardsOversight of clinical efProviding leadership, support and advice to midwifery managers and staffContribute, as appropriate, to Collaborative strategy development and implementationEnsuring good working relationships with other Networks/Service lines across the Collaborative
The post holder will be a highly visible, proactive and accessible Midwife lead, acting as a role model and clinical resource within the Collaborative and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of Midwifery care and service delivery, to Midwifery and Nursing staff, patients and the public.
Main duties of the job
Care Standards and Patient SafetyPatient and Carer EngagementClinical Governance and Risk ManagementQuality and SafetyEducation and Practice DevelopmentProfessional Development and TrainingResearch, Development and AuditDecisions, Judgement and Freedom to ActProfessional Conduct/RegistrationFinance/Budget ResponsibilityFor a full description of each point, please see the job description attached.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per ann pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
262-A-26-7739174
Job locations
West Cumberland Hospital
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Cumberland Hospital
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
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