Matron (Inpatients)

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a midwife to join our well established leadership team on a 12 month fixed term secondment.

The successful candidate will lead and be responsible for the delivery of high quality care and the patient experience in the maternity inpatient area through proactive clinical and professional leadership to nursing and midwifery staff at all levels within their area of responsibility. The post holder will need to ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence based, compassionate nursing and midwifery care, and that the workforce is managed effectively and efficiently.

The post holder will ensure that ward managershave adequate support to enable them to focus on their core responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will contribute to the on-going implementation of the Trusts nursing, midwifery and corporate objectives, developing the service and nursing/midwifery roles to meet the evolving needs of patients and families.

The individual will undertake the key functions of the Matron role, ensuring the patient experience in maternity inpatients is of the highest possible standard at all times, with particular emphasis on the provision of dignified and compassionate care, which is delivered in a safe and clean environment.

The post holder will work with the Divisional Nurse / Head of Midwifery and the Senior Management Team in developing and implementing a divisional strategy to achieve the Trusts objectives and ensure that effective governance arrangements are implanted and maintained

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.