Job summary
We are seeking a positive and expert Midwifery leader with a passion for delivering outstanding midwifery care and an exceptional private patient experience. We invite you to join our team in the dynamic role for our private maternity Clayton Ward based at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in East Acton, London.
You will be motivating and leading our fabulous staff to deliver high quality private care to the women and birthing people on our ward.
You will be working alongside the Matron of the Lindo Wing and our private maternity services at the Lindo Wing St. Mary's hospital, allowing you to expand and develop your skillset.
Your management responsibility will include staff management, sickness management, budget management, service development and ensuring the day to day running of the ward is seamless in line with private patient's expectations.
So, if you are ready to make your mark on this fantastic opportunity in one of London's leading Trusts, we would love to hear from you.
This is a one year secondment to cover our current Matron in a seconded developmental role, running until March/April 2027. As the current postholder will be leaving shortly, we are seeking to recruit into this role as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
- To work with the Director of Nursing and Midwifery for Private Care and the Senior Management/OperationalTeam in developing and implementing a strategy to achieve both the Trust's and private care objectives and ensure that effective governance arrangements are implemented and maintained for the maternity unit.
- Develop and lead a maternity recruitment and retention strategy for the Midwifery team in collaboration with the Divisional Human Resource Team.
- Strong clinical leadership is required in the management of this group of clients, some with highly complex medical and social problems.Responsibilities include: Identify and facilitate strategies for the service improvement and potential development initiatives.
- Actively participate in the management of all maternity services such as participation in the manager on call rota.
- Monitor and manage resources within a defined budget and be responsible for people management including the completion of annual appraisals, sickness management and disciplinary matters.
- Contribute to our maternity private care feedback sessions and respond to feedback from women, birthing people and their support people.
- As Matron for the Clayton Ward, you will be expected to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure that robust systems are in place and that continuous quality improvement programmes are used to maintain the high standards of care expected at Imperial College NHS Trust.
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. Please talk to us at interview.
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/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuing post registration education and development.
- Registered Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
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 maternity settings.
- Have experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above)
- Managing and developing people.
- Managing budgets.
- Risk Management - good understanding of the PSIRF model
- Managing patient feedback complaints.
- Managing safeguarding.
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Patient experience initiatives
- Private patient experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Clinically competent.
- Good understanding of current issues and challenges (regional national) relating to maternity services.
- Proven experience in supervision of trained staff.
- Proven evidence of leadership in multi-professional teams.
- Evidence of applying current research to practice. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management.
- Computer literate - Power Point, Word, Excel.
Desirable
- Quality improvement methodologies
- Understanding the principles of private care.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuing post registration education and development.
- Registered Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
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 maternity settings.
- Have experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above)
- Managing and developing people.
- Managing budgets.
- Risk Management - good understanding of the PSIRF model
- Managing patient feedback complaints.
- Managing safeguarding.
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Patient experience initiatives
- Private patient experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Clinically competent.
- Good understanding of current issues and challenges (regional national) relating to maternity services.
- Proven experience in supervision of trained staff.
- Proven evidence of leadership in multi-professional teams.
- Evidence of applying current research to practice. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management.
- Computer literate - Power Point, Word, Excel.
Desirable
- Quality improvement methodologies
- Understanding the principles of private care.
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).
