Matron for Low Risk and Community

Job description

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

Are you the person we are looking for?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated and dynamic maternity team as a Low Risk and Community Matron at Newham University Hospital. This key leadership role will provide operational and professional oversight for our community midwifery services, low-risk care pathways, and maternity teams, supporting the continued development and transformation of our services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and passionate midwife who is committed to making a difference for women, birthing people, and their families. You will play a pivotal role in leading quality improvement initiatives, strengthening community and low-risk maternity services, and ensuring the delivery of safe, personalised, and equitable care.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, including obstetric, neonatal, public health, and community teams, you will support the implementation of national maternity strategies and local priorities. You will champion excellence in clinical care, staff development, and service improvement, helping to deliver our vision for maternity transformation and outstanding experiences for the diverse communities we serve at Newham University Hospital.

If you are an experienced midwifery leader with a passion for quality, safety, and innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be accountable for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across Newham University Hospital's low-risk maternity services. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, partner agencies, and service users, they will lead the continuous development and improvement of services, ensuring safe, personalised, and equitable care for women, birthing people, and their families.

As the Low Risk Matron, you will provide visible leadership for community maternity services and low-risk care pathways, ensuring services meet the needs of Newham's diverse population. You will support the delivery of national maternity priorities, local transformation programmes, and quality improvement initiatives, promoting innovation, safety, and excellence in practice.

The role has a key responsibility for fostering a culture of learning and patient safety, ensuring lessons from incidents, audits, complaints, and feedback translate into meaningful service improvements. You will work closely with maternity and corporate teams to maintain high standards of governance, quality, and patient experience.

You will also provide clinical leadership when required, acting as an expert practitioner, role model, and advocate for staff development, wellbeing, and workforce sustainability.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Shetal Parmar
Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery
Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 07546 760511

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full Job Description and Person Specification provide a comprehensive overview of this exciting leadership opportunity, outlining the key responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required for success in the role.

As the Low Risk and Community Matron, you will have the opportunity to influence and shape maternity services, lead service improvement initiatives, and make a meaningful difference to the experiences and outcomes of women, babies, and families across Newham.

We are seeking an inspirational and motivated midwifery leader who is passionate about delivering safe, personalised, and equitable care, supporting staff development, and driving innovation within maternity services.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and join a supportive, forward-thinking maternity team committed to excellence and transformation, we strongly encourage you to review the attached documents and submit an application.

We look forward to hearing from talented individuals who share our ambition to provide outstanding maternity care and who are committed to making a real difference for the communities we serve.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife with current registration
• Educated to Masters level or for completion within 12 months of appointment
• Educated to degree level with specialist knowledge of specialty gained through experience or education
• Management / Leadership qualification

Desirable criteria

• Management Qualification
• Working towards Masters degree
• NIPE trained

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to write reports at Board level quality and deliver presentations and communicate effectively with colleagues and women/families.
• Ability to understand and analyse financial, numerical and statistical data
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff
• Resilient and confident in adverse situations Innovative and creative in the development and leadership of new approaches to care and systems of working
• Excellent time management skills/Able to work to deadlines
• Able to co-ordinate the completion of a number of projects simultaneously
• Competent in using Microsoft Office (including Access) and the internet for the purpose of researching, monitoring activity, effectively communicating and producing reports and training materials
• Clear and thorough knowledge of nursing and midwifery issues, including, statutory frameworks and national policies
• A clear understanding and application of the principles of professional accountability and confidentiality
• A comprehensive understanding of own development and others training needs
• Ability to lead, motivate and influence individuals both within and external to the organization
• Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring
• Flexible and positive leadership style and approach to work
• Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to manage difficult situations and build relationships

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience in managing a service and supporting the professional development of a team.
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills.
• Able to appropriately convey complex ideas and information to audiences, at all levels across an organisation and to stakeholders, through a range of media.

Experience

Essential criteria

• experience of successful operational management at a senior level (band 7 or 8a) in an acute setting
• Experience of management of multiple areas (wards/teams)
• An understanding of the broader agenda facing the service and the ability to drive forwards significant change in practice.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leading projects/programme that have demonstrated improvements in outcomes

Visa Sponsorship Information

This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules, including any salary, qualification, and role-specific requirements applicable at the time of appointment. Candidates who require sponsorship will only be considered where the post is eligible and where all sponsorship criteria can be met. Evidence of the right to work in the UK will be required before appointment. Please note that for roles employed under Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, the High-Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) is not included when calculating the basic salary for the purposes of sponsorship.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals' who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Health NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

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