Inpatient, Bereavement and Intrapartum Midwifery Matron

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Inpatient, Bereavement and Intrapartum Midwifery Matron. This pivotal role involves leading the maternity inpatient services at a renowned hospital, ensuring the delivery of compassionate and high-quality care to women and families. The successful candidate will foster a positive workforce culture, manage resources effectively, and contribute to the leadership team. With a focus on professional development and patient-centered care, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a team that values compassion, respect, and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with MSc or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in managerial roles and leadership qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maternity services ensuring high-quality care.
• Monitor budgets and manage resources effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal service delivery.

Skills

Report Writing

Patient Care

Staff Management

Contemporary Maternity Issues

Team Leadership

Service Change Implementation

Budget Management

Education

Registered Midwife

MSc Level Education

Management and/or Leadership Qualification

Tools

Health Roster Software

Job description

Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: [e-mail].

Inpatient, Bereavement and Intrapartum Midwifery Matron

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Main area: Midwifery
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 8a
Contract: Fixed term: 9 months (To cover maternity leave, ending September 2025)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full time over 4-5 days per week)
Job ref: 321-SW1-6722480-B8a-PUB

Site: Womens Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital
Town: Oxford
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/12/2024 23:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the effective delivery of services and staff within the Maternity In-Patient areas, Bereavement & Intrapartum at the John Radcliffe Site.

Model and embed a positive workforce culture within Maternity that is consistent to the Trust values to enable a strong and empowered workforce at all levels that is equipped to deliver excellence in care standards.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

1. Provide an accessible and visible presence to staff, patients and visitors.
2. Ensure the provision of high quality, responsive services with the needs of women and families at the centre of care delivery.
3. Manage the delegated budget by monitoring the use of resources (pay and non-pay), investigate areas of overspend and take prompt action to ensure that the highest standards are delivered within the resources available to the department.
4. Ensure maintenance of statistics and contribution to activity reports.
5. Develop systems to ensure all activity within the defined clinical areas is recorded and appropriately funded.
6. Contribute to the Midwifery Leadership Team On Call Rota, which provides 24 hour cover for the maternity service across all maternity areas within Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust site.
7. Participate in the Day-to-Day Operational Manager shifts (Bleep holding).
8. Work closely with the Midwifery Leadership Team to ensure excellent standards around the environment, infection control practices, high standards of cleanliness and compliance with national and local standards are met.
9. Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team across wider maternity services, the Maternity and Neonatal Voices partnership, Directorate and Division.

Person specification

Professional Qualifications

• Registered Midwife
• Education to a MSc level or equivalent experience with evidence of further professional development
• Up to date knowledge of Maternity services
• Varied experience in Managerial roles
• Management and/or Leadership qualification

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with writing reports
• Ability to confidently practice in patient care settings
• Evidence of managing staff and dealing with difficult situations in a nonconfrontational manner
• Demonstrable knowledge and awareness of contemporary issues underpinning the maternity service
• Ability to lead and manage a multiprofessional team
• Management experience in a senior role
• Involved in audit and research activities
• Ability to plan and implement service changes
• Safe staffing and health roster software
• Experience of ward or department budget management and financial issues

Personal Attributes

• Be a team player with personal initiative, drive and resourcefulness
• Able to demonstrate the Trust Values
• Awareness of the political climate and new developments in maternity services
• Able to prioritise workload

Next Steps

Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks.