Neonatal & Transitional Care Matron

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Neonatal and Transitional Care Matron. This pivotal leadership role focuses on ensuring the highest quality of care for newborns and their families, overseeing clinical management, enhancing outcomes, and driving a culture of safety and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse/ RSC Nurse/ Midwife with continued professional development.
• Minimum of 3 years in a Ward Manager / equivalent role in a relevant specialty.
• Excellent knowledge of I.T systems and ability to interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical and operational management of neonatal care units.
• Deliver Neonatal strategy and quality agenda.
• Manage nursing and support staff and enhance patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Operational Management

Clinical Governance

Project Management

Education

MSc or equivalent experience

Registered Nurse/RSC Nurse/Midwife

Post registration Neonatal Critical Care Qualification

Masters Qualification relevant to health care

Job description

The Neonatal and Transitional Care Matron plays a pivotal leadership role in ensuring the highest standards of care for newborns and their families. They oversee the clinical and operational management of neonatal and transitional care units, supporting staff development, patient safety, and family-centered care. With a strong focus on quality improvement, the Matron collaborates across multidisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes for premature and unwell infants, while also championing compassionate, evidence-based practices.

Interview - TBC

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will have a key role in delivering the Neonatal strategy and quality agenda.
• They will champion quality care for babies and their families and providing strong leadership for the Neonatal and Transitional care team.
• They will work in partnership with the Clinical Director; the Director of Midwifery; the neonatal medical lead for the service.
• The Matron is responsible for operationally managing the nursing and support staff within the Neonatal and Transitional nursing team.
• The Matron has a key role in terms of the patient experience.
• To patients, their families and staff, the Matron should be a visible and authoritative professional figure providing assistance, advice and support.
• The Matron plays a key role in operational management and maintain a proactive approach to managing patient flow throughout the service.
• The Matron will undertake on calls from home, as appropriate to support the delivery of the quality agenda throughout the 24-hour care period, including child protection within the Maternity Department.
• To be a highly visible and proactive leader acting as a clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of nursing care and service delivery
• To be responsible for exploring current practice, identifying areas for development, and planning the appropriate change using current evidence to evaluate outcomes.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Registered Nurse/ RSC Nurse/ Midwife. MSc or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development Post registration Neonatal Critical Care Qualification
• Clear understanding of the National and Local Healthcare agenda. Sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Maternity CNST standards. Sound understanding of Safeguarding.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience and achievement in a Ward Manager / equivalent role in a relevant speciality Demonstrable Senior management or equivalent experience. Proven track record of clinical management in a multi-disciplinary environment. Proven track record of planning and implementing service change. Experience of staff management and managing performance.
• Ability to lead operational management. Excellent communication skills both written and oral. Ability to balance strategic and operational management. Effective decision making and evidence of "getting things done." Ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent knowledge of I.T systems including data interpretation.
• Masters Qualification relevant to health care. Professional Midwifery Advocate Recognised teaching and assessing certificate
• Sound knowledge of Maternity Transformation, Better Births, Each baby counts, Saving babies lives and NHS Resolution CNST Maternity incentive. Experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings.
• Experience of staff and budget management
• Project management skills including the ability to manage short term objectives with individuals

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years' experience and achievement in a Ward Manager / equivalent role in a relevant speciality
• Experience of implementing a quality improvement project

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.

£59,490 to £66,239 a yearper annum inc HCAS