Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated maternity matron to join our friendly maternity service. This post has arisen due to the retirement of our current matron
If you are dedicated to contributing to a team striving to deliver excellence in maternity care and serious about pursuing a rewarding career in midwifery then DCH NHS FT is the place for you. We are passionate about the care we give to women, pregnant people, their families and babies and you will be well supported to further and enhance your clinical knowledge and expertise within our Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership for all aspects of intrapartum and inpatient antenatal care, ensuring that action is taken at all levels to empower midwives to provide high standards of care in collaboration with the multi-professional team. The post holder will be highly visible and recognisable to patients, relatives and staff and act as a champion for clinical excellence, safety and professional accountability.
The postholder will provide line management for a number of senior midwives as well as the Maternity Reception and Administrative team
The postholder will be expected to champion innovation and provide a conduit for suggestions around quality and safety.
The postholder will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of infection prevention and control measures and will ensure a high standard of cleanliness on the ward.
The postholder will lead on all aspects of their specialty with responsibility for performance management as it arises. The role will actively contribute to the development of service objectives.
The post holder will act in such a manner that upholds the values of the Trust and that of the profession, ensuring that service delivered contributes to support the principles of clinical governance.
The post holder will take their share of the manager oncall for maternity and neonatal services
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staffOur Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
please see the JD and PS for further details - in there you will find all the information you require
Job description
Job responsibilities
please see the JD and PS for further details - in there you will find all the information you require
Person Specification
education
Essential
- RM with experience of leadership experience
- Masters or working towards Management / Leadership Qualification
- First Degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience in ensuring robust Clinical Governance strategy is in place in Women's Services
- Specialty specific knowledge including labour ward competencies, in high and low risk midwifery
- Experience in standard setting and monitoring Able to demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of NHS Strategy and DOH initiatives
- Awareness of current midwifery research and consequences to practice
- oExperience of leading on governance including conducting investigations, answering complaints and managing action plans
- Broad knowledge of legislation affecting the healthcare economy
- Advanced knowledge of IT systems at operational level
Desirable
- Proven experience of service development and delivery and business planning
- Experience in change management
- experience in leading projects
- awareness of relevant national documents
skills and competencies
Essential
- oSignificant experience of managing an electronic roster
- oConfidently use Badgernet digital system as well as other NHD digital networks
- oHas an enthusiasm to master new digital systems as required
- oCan manage her/his own time and support others to do so
- oCan motivate a team to embrace change
Desirable
- oHas an enthusiasm for and a good understanding of the actions required to achieve BFI Baby
Person Specification
education
Essential
- RM with experience of leadership experience
- Masters or working towards Management / Leadership Qualification
- First Degree
Experience
Essential
- Experience in ensuring robust Clinical Governance strategy is in place in Women's Services
- Specialty specific knowledge including labour ward competencies, in high and low risk midwifery
- Experience in standard setting and monitoring Able to demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding of NHS Strategy and DOH initiatives
- Awareness of current midwifery research and consequences to practice
- oExperience of leading on governance including conducting investigations, answering complaints and managing action plans
- Broad knowledge of legislation affecting the healthcare economy
- Advanced knowledge of IT systems at operational level
Desirable
- Proven experience of service development and delivery and business planning
- Experience in change management
- experience in leading projects
- awareness of relevant national documents
skills and competencies
Essential
- oSignificant experience of managing an electronic roster
- oConfidently use Badgernet digital system as well as other NHD digital networks
- oHas an enthusiasm to master new digital systems as required
- oCan manage her/his own time and support others to do so
- oCan motivate a team to embrace change
Desirable
- oHas an enthusiasm for and a good understanding of the actions required to achieve BFI Baby
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).
