Matron for Antenatal Clinic, Community and Caseload Midwifery

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See detailed job description attached.

• To have overall operational responsibility for a defined clinical area
• To directly-line manage the midwifery staff of the defined clinical area
• On a daily basis ensure that the clinical area is being co-ordinated effectively and be highly visible within the defined clinical area for staff, patients and visitors alike
• Liaise with the wider Trust network and ensure integration of the real time patient feedback system within the defined area of responsibility.
• To act in the absence of the Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery
• Responsible for effective communication systems within the defined clinical area and ensure effective and efficient team working within the multi-disciplinary framework.
• To manage resources effectively and efficiently within the agreed budget allocation.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable criteria

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Post registration clinical experience
• Proven leadership experience in quality improvement, audit, and/or project management
• Operational Management experience in an acute hospital setting
• Experience in leading and implementing change within maternity services
• Experience in managing performance, capability, sickness, grievance and disciplinary processes
• Experience in staff recruitment, appraisal and personal development planning

Desirable criteria

• Experience in developing clinical standards, protocols and guidelines

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Excellent leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of current national maternity agenda

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• Some roles may require weekend shift working across multiple sites
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

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