Matron (Inpatients)

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks an experienced midwife for a 12-month fixed-term position. In this role, you will lead nursing and midwifery staff ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and patient experience in the maternity inpatient area. Responsibilities include professional leadership, developing divisional strategies, and supporting ward managers. The ideal candidate will have significant midwifery experience and a strong commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with a current UK professional registration.
• Operational management experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Post-registration clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide professional leadership to nursing/midwifery staff.
• Ensure high-quality patient care in maternity inpatients.
• Develop and implement divisional strategies to achieve Trust objectives.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Problem solving and managing conflict skills

Knowledge of key performance measures relating to Midwifery

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Registered Midwife

Masters or equivalent qualification/experience

Teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a midwife to join our well established leadership team on a 12 month fixed term secondment.

The successful candidate will lead and be responsible for the delivery of high quality care and the patient experience in the maternity inpatient area through proactive clinical and professional leadership to nursing and midwifery staff at all levels within their area of responsibility. The post holder will need to ensure the delivery of high quality, evidence based, compassionate nursing and midwifery care, and that the workforce is managed effectively and efficiently.

The post holder will ensure that ward managers have adequate support to enable them to focus on their core responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will contribute to the on-going implementation of the Trusts nursing, midwifery and corporate objectives, developing the service and nursing/midwifery roles to meet the evolving needs of patients and families.

The individual will undertake the key functions of the Matron role, ensuring the patient experience in maternity inpatients is of the highest possible standard at all times, with particular emphasis on the provision of dignified and compassionate care, which is delivered in a safe and clean environment.

The post holder will work with the Divisional Nurse / Head of Midwifery and the Senior Management Team in developing and implementing a divisional strategy to achieve the Trusts objectives and ensure that effective governance arrangements are implanted and maintained.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details

Date posted: 30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£64,156 to £71,148 a year per annum, includes HCLA

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

289-SC-241

Job locations

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

Job description Job responsibilities

See attached job description

To provide professional leadership and line management to senior Nursing/Midwifery staff including ward and departmental Sisters & Charge Nurses / Midwives, Clinical Nurse / Midwifery Specialists and Advanced Practitioners.

To ensure that all direct reports have an annual appraisal with periodic reviews and have a current personal development plan (PDP).

To develop and lead a recruitment and retention strategy for Nursing / Midwifery and Support Workers in collaboration with the Divisional Human Resources Team, Divisional Nurse/ Head of Midwifery and ward/departmental leads

Person Specification

Education and qualifications: Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Masters or equivalent qualification/experience
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Education and qualifications: Desirable

• Management qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience: Essential

• Post registration clinical experience
• Operational Management experience in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of developing policies and protocols
• Experience in staff recruitment, appraisal and personal development planning
• Experience in managing performance, capability, sickness, grievance and disciplinary processes
• Experience in investigating and responding to incidents and complaints

Experience: Desirable

• Experience of leading service development projects
• Experience in disseminating work through presentation and publication

Skills and knowledge: Essential

• Knowledge of key performance measures relating to Midwifery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving and managing conflict skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Skills and knowledge: Desirable

• Skills in data analysis
• Skills in service redesign (e.g., LEAN methodology)

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)