About this role
Job summary
The Matron has a responsibility for operational line management of the clinical area(s) in their area of responsibility. The post holder will be responsible for providing midwifery leadership to the clinical areas and contributing to the operational management within Maternity Services, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and the development & maintenance of the highest standards of care and efficient service delivery.The clinical area within their sphere of responsibility may include in-patient areas e.g., delivery suite, inpatient wards out-patient areas or community midwifery. The maternity matrons will be required to work closely with the other maternity matrons to have overall ownership of the day-to-day operational running of the service.
The area of responsibility of the Matron will be reviewed from time to time and may be subject to change depending on the needs of the service.
The post holder will contribute to the ongoing implementation of the maternity strategy in close liaison with the Head of Midwifery
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide midwifery leadership to the Barnet site clinical areas and contribute to the operational management within Maternity, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of care and efficient service delivery.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife First degree / or equivalent knowledge and skill Relevant post registration courses in speciality Recogised teaching and assessing qualification Evidence of on going professional development NLS or equivalent
Desirable
Educated to Masters level or working towards Evidence of management and leadership development Professional Midwifery Advocate
Experience Essential
Current experience of line management of staff Evidence of teaching and developing junior staff both formally and informally Evidence of leading a change of management initiative which improved maternity care Proven experience of managing budgetary resources Evidence of managing employment relation issues Significant experience working within the specialty area Proven experience of recruitment of staff to set world class values
Skills & Aptitudes Essential
Demonstrate advanced midwifery clinical expertise Evidence of political awareness and professional issues in midwifery Evidence of managing and sustaining change Evidence of developing and implementing new policies and guidance Evidence of clinical standard/guideline setting Evidence of understanding professional issues in midwifery Thorough understanding and knowledge of key indicators of excellent quality care Evidence of involvement with client/user groups to develop women centered care Skilled in staff selection and development Highly effective communication and relationship skills. Demonstrates skills in IT systems and use of word, excel and PowerPoint.
Personal Qualities Essential
Evidence of recent personal development activity Demonstrates ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team Highly professional role model Able to work to work under pressure. Excellent communication skills Flexible and approachable
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.
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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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse lane
London
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)