Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Matron - Labour ward

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate midwife to join our senior midwifery team; providing clinical, operational and managerial leadership to the labour ward and triage .

We are looking for a midwife with previous management or team leadership experience at band 7 or above, who has the enthusiasm and commitment for delivering excellence in clinical care. Approximately 4,700 babies are born at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust each year; improving the quality, safety and experience of women and birthing people.

The postholder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, personalised care that is responsive to feedback from women and birthing people.

The postholder will work collaboratively with the Matrons, Consultant Midwife and Lead Midwife for clinical governance and quality to provide seamless pathways of care and ensure a positive safety and team culture. You will have the opportunity as part of our multi- disciplinary maternity team to lead service developments and improvements.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure the provision of excellent professional and managerial leadership to the labour ward and triage teams.

Supporting staff to maintain quality standards of clinical practice and provide a collaborative and empowering practice environment that supports and enables review and reflection of current practice, identifying areas for development including the experience of women and their families in any changes .

The post holder will use their experience and knowledge to maintain oversight of clinical accreditation , workforce, audit of standards and quality improvement initiatives as well as supporting the team of labour ward co-ordinators on a day to day basis to maintain safe personalised care for those accessing our services .

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Date posted

23 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS6193568

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Stoke Mandeville

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Registered Midwife
ENB 997/MSPP or equivalent
First Degree or equivalent
Evidence of further continued professional development
Management or leadership training 5 years relevant post registration midwifery experience
NIPE trained

Desirable

Masters degree

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Has had responsibility for the organisation and management of a ward/department
Worked in all midwifery settings
Experience of acting as mentor - coach - preceptor
Audit
Quality/Service Improvement
Staff Appraisal / development
Risk management experience
Experience of managing ward budgets/delivering CIP's
Evidence of professional updating

Desirable

Research experience

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and MDT team in English
Knowledge of up to date nursing/midwifery and NHS issues
Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
Computer literate/ECDL
Good time management skills
Managerial and leadership ability
Maintain a positive attitude to change and work within the management team

Desirable

Able to write detailed reports
experience acquiring and interpreting patient feedback

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Registered Midwife
ENB 997/MSPP or equivalent
First Degree or equivalent
Evidence of further continued professional development
Management or leadership training 5 years relevant post registration midwifery experience
NIPE trained

Desirable

Masters degree

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Has had responsibility for the organisation and management of a ward/department
Worked in all midwifery settings
Experience of acting as mentor - coach - preceptor
Audit
Quality/Service Improvement
Staff Appraisal / development
Risk management experience
Experience of managing ward budgets/delivering CIP's
Evidence of professional updating

Desirable

Research experience

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and MDT team in English
Knowledge of up to date nursing/midwifery and NHS issues
Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
Computer literate/ECDL
Good time management skills
Managerial and leadership ability
Maintain a positive attitude to change and work within the management team

Desirable

Able to write detailed reports
experience acquiring and interpreting patient feedback

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Stoke Mandeville

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Stoke Mandeville

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)