Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 166-FC-7062178
- Employer
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Chesterfield
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Matron Intrapartum & Quality Improvement Lead
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Midwifery Matron to lead our Intrapartum services located within Chesterfield Birth Centre at CRH . We are looking for an experienced midwife who is compassionate , dynamic and has extensive experience in intrapartum care and has a passion for and experience in quality improvement . We are looking for a dynamic midwife who will join our senior midwifery leadership team to join us in committing to promoting a culture of respect and civility in the workplace . The Matron will be responsible for leading the team of coordinators and be responsible for the provision of high quality care , day to day operational leadership . The Matron for intrapartum care will demonstrate transformational leadership and provide professional, clinical , managerial leadership in partnership with the MDT and wider leadership team . This is an exciting time for Chesterfield in our Journey for excellence .
If are interested in joining the team and want an informal conversation please contact either Julie Mycock, Rebecca Bustani or Julie Ann Norris ( contact details below).
Main duties of the job
· The post holder will be a key clinical leader in Intrapartum services, ensuring the highest standards of midwifery practice and clinical care is delivered to women and their families.
To provide dynamic, professional leadership and direction across intrapartum services, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care.
Working for our organisation
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 4,200 staff and good financial control and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC.
We are committed to working with our partners in Health and Social Care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To be an accessible and visible presence across intrapartum services, advising staff, women and their families.
To facilitate, support and empower the Lead Midwife for the Birth Centre and Birth Centre Co-ordinators to manage their areas effectively, develop the individual, their ward staff and their services.
To work collaboratively with other Senior Matrons in the Trust, contributing to the development and delivery of both Trust and Divisional objectives and assisting in the delivery of the Clinical Governance agenda.
To be responsible for setting and monitoring clinical standards and to play a proactive role in quality improvement, whilst demonstrating an awareness of the impact of each clinical areas activity, interacting with other areas to provide a seamless service
The post holder takes responsibility for providing a high level of professional, operational and transformation leadership within the Care Unit and the wider Trust.
To provide professional leadership and nursing expertise which enables the delivery of high quality, safe and person-centered care through the engagement and empowerment of others.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Midwife
- Formal management qualification or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of appropriate relevant professional development.
- Degree or relevant experience
Desirable criteria
- Masters degree
Experience
Essential criteria
- Up to date relevant clinical experience.
- Budget management experience
- Proven track record of managing complex change within an acute setting.
- Involvement in developing strategic and operational plans.
- Involvement in development and implementation of innovation and quality initiatives in a healthcare setting.
- Experience of leading teams, with the ability to motivate others.
- Involvement at a leadership level on issues relating to quality governance, monitoring and standard setting.
- Experience of senior management and leadership of operational teams.
Desirable criteria
- Experiences of service re-design.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Leadership skills, with an ability to influence.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Confident to manage change.
- Proven track record of success.
- Ability to communicate both written and verbally in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasive.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence decisions at all levels.
- Effective negotiating, influencing and networking skills.
- Ability to oversee and interpret the performance targets of wards and departments.
- Ability to deal with sensitive and complex issues.
- Competent in the use of IT systems.
- Knowledge of current national service issues/developments
Desirable criteria
- Report writing
- Change management
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Commitment to values and principles of the NHS.
- Visible, role model and professional leader.
- Approachable.
- Inclusive and developmental personal style and approach.
- Inspiring and motivating.
- Emotional toughness.
- Effective under pressure.
- Portrays self-belief, self-awareness and drive for improvement.
Desirable criteria
- Report writing
Proud to CARE Values
Essential criteria
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Bustani
- Job title
- Director of Midwifery
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 513890
- Additional information
Julie Mycock, Deputy Head of Midwifery - e-mail [email protected] or telephone 01246 516617
Julie-Ann Norris, Consultant Midwife, e-mail - [email protected]
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