Job summary
Are you a Senior Midwife with a wide range of experience? Are you looking to work in maternity services with one of London's most renowned Trusts? If so, we want to hear from you. Our 'Outstanding' rated Maternity Unit at St Mary's is looking for an Inpatient Matron with a background in quality improvement and compassionate leadership to join their growing team
Part of your role as an Inpatient Matron , you will :
Be a professional role model, who will clinically lead, manage and be responsible for the management and midwifery aspects of the inpatient Services at St. Mary's Hospital.
Demonstrate clinical leadership in the management of highly complex and social problems
Identify and facilitate strategies for the service improvement and potential development initiatives.
To facilitate effective communication with clients and all staff within the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Work collaboratively with the Head of Midwifery, Inpatient matron and ward managers to take professional and operational responsibility for all midwifery staff at SMH
To oversee midwifery care provision in the inpatient areas , ensuring that there are systems in place that mean the provision of care takes place in a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological well-being of staff, women / birthing people and their families.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified as appropriate to knowledge and training to meet the service needs and contribute to on call or cross site cover as required.
Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge by being visible, accessible and using clinical skills within the workplace as appropriate.
Supervise the annual appraisal of staff within the areas and undertake individual performance review and setting of objectives for the development of Senior Midwives and Specialist Midwives.
Supervise the response to complaints, clinical incidents and respond where appropriate ensuring robust systems are developed and implemented to inform and improve practice.
Undertake responsibility for tasks delegated by the Head of Midwife or Lead Midwife.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuing post registration education and development
- Registered Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
- SSSA Practice Assessor/ Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Has attained or is working towards a management qualification.
- Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Master's degree in a relevant subject area or working towards this
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a range of settings
- Have substantial experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above)
- Intrapartum experience
- Practice development and innovation
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Experience in proactively engaging service users/Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP)
- Patient experience initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Good understanding of current issues and challenges (regional / national) relating to maternity services.
- Proven experience in supervision of trained staff
- Evidence of applying current research to practice. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management.
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
- Knowledge of Quality improvement methodologies
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuing post registration education and development
- Registered Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
- SSSA Practice Assessor/ Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Has attained or is working towards a management qualification.
- Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- Master's degree in a relevant subject area or working towards this
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a range of settings
- Have substantial experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above)
- Intrapartum experience
- Practice development and innovation
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Experience in proactively engaging service users/Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP)
- Patient experience initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Good understanding of current issues and challenges (regional / national) relating to maternity services.
- Proven experience in supervision of trained staff
- Evidence of applying current research to practice. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management.
- Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
- Knowledge of Quality improvement methodologies
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).
