Perinatal Matron

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing pool

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath invites applications for a Perinatal Matron to provide leadership across maternity services rated outstanding by CQC. The post holder will lead midwifery and neonatal practice, delivering high-quality care across defined areas, with senior leadership collaboration and professional guidance to staff.

The role is 18.75 hours per week, with potential for additional hours subject to funding.

Qualifications

• Registration with the NMC or HPC is required.
• Post-registration qualification and/or further training preferred.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead midwifery and neonatal services within defined clinical area.
• Provide expert advice to midwives, nurses and leads to ensure high-standard care.
• Assume matron responsibilities and support Head of Midwifery and Neonates.

Skills

Senior leadership

Budget management

Advocacy & complaints

Clinical practice improvement

Change management

Education

NMC/HPC registration

Post-registration qualification

Leadership training

Job description

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal United Hospital Bath Town Bath Salary £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 31/08/2026 23:59

Perinatal Matron

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Job overview

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Perinatal Matron to work within our maternity services that where rated as outstanding by CQC at their latest visit.

With transformational leadership skills and extensive midwifery experience, the post holder will be accountable for the provision of high-quality care in their area/s of responsibility. Working within the maternity senior leadership team the post holder will provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership, also working in collaboration with the wider matron team within the Royal United Hospital.

The post holder will provide expert advice to Midwives / Nurses / Leads and other managers to ensure that midwifery and neonatal practice and patient care is delivered to the highest standards.

This post is currently offered at 18.75 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours subject to funding approval, which is currently progressing through BSW and ICB governance processes. For further information, please contact [emailprotected]

To arrange and informal conversation about the role please contact Gemma Day, Interim Head of Midwifery, (email address above).

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the Midwifery and Neonatal leadership, improvement, and management
of services within own defined clinical area/specialty in order to ensure the highest standards
of patient care and service are delivered in the most efficient and effective way.
To provide expert advice to Midwives / Nurses / Leads and other managers / leaders to
ensure that midwifery and neonatal practice and patient care is delivered to the highest
standards.
To assume the role of Matron within own area of clinical responsibility and support the Head
of Midwifery and Neonates to provide expert advice as required.
To ensure the fundamentals of care are delivered effectively within own defined clinical
area/specialty and that competence in clinical practice is both developed and maintained, to
maximise the patient experience and service.
To take a professional lead role in advising and supporting the Divisional Leadership Team
within the corporate perinatal agenda, in addition to own specialist area of practice and
development.
To participate in the manager on call rota and to deputise for the Deputy Director of Midwifery

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and specification for further details and an overview of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Health Professions Council.
• Post-registration qualification / post-graduate diploma & further training preferably in speciality area.
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
• Leadership course

knowledge and skills

• Experience working at a senior level in leading a team
• Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of clinical knowledge & practice during working as Band 7 and its application to deliver improvement.
• Demonstrable experience of achieving changed clinical practice and improving services to increase quality and effectiveness.
• Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management.
• Evidence of involvement in service users’ advocacy and complaints resolution.

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should reviewthe eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.