Inpatient Matron
The closing date is 02 February 2026
Job summary
The post holder will ensure that within their areas of responsibility, that the 'Best Possible Maternity Care every time' is delivered to women and their families: which is the provision of a safe, effective and progressive midwifery service to women.
To provide dynamic, professional leadership and direction, to efficiently operationally manage the service, lead the teams, to ensure that both performance (quality and safety) and budgetary objectives are met within defined areas of responsibility.
To maintain a high quality, working environment in which staff can maximise their potential and further develop their skills in clinical practice.
To be an accessible and visible presence across all wards and departments within the given areas of responsibility, advising staff, women and their families.
To work collaboratively with other Matrons in the Trust, contributing to the development and delivery of both Trust and Divisional objectives and assisting in the delivery of the 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 area's activity, interacting with other areas to provide a seamless service.
To take responsibility for operational management of the service and to provide oversight of a clinical area, as delegated by the Head of Midwifery.
To undertake regular Senior Midwifery Manager on Call duties.
Main duties of the job
Role involves
Management & Leadership Responsibilities
Clinical/Professional Responsibilities
Clinical Governance/Quality Improvement/Clinical Effectiveness Responsibilities
Financial and Information Management Responsibilities
Communication
Specific details set out in the Job Description
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Details
Date posted
21 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
264-7740930-FAM
Job locations
KGH
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
KGH
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
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