Employer heading
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Midwifery Matron to lead our Intrapartum services located within Chesterfield Birth Centre at CRH. We are looking for an experienced midwife who is compassionate, dynamic, and has extensive experience in intrapartum care, with a passion for and experience in quality improvement. The successful candidate will join our senior midwifery leadership team, committed to promoting a culture of respect and civility in the workplace. The Matron will lead the team of coordinators and oversee the provision of high-quality care and daily operational leadership. Demonstrating transformational leadership, the Matron will provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership in partnership with the MDT and wider leadership team. This is an exciting time for Chesterfield in our Journey for Excellence.
If you are interested in joining the team and wish to have an informal conversation, please contact Julie Mycock, Rebecca Bustani, or Julie Ann Norris (contact details below).
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will be a key clinical leader in Intrapartum services, ensuring the highest standards of midwifery practice and clinical care are delivered to women and their families.
* To provide dynamic, professional leadership and direction across intrapartum services, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care.
Working for our organisation
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well-performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across districts including Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak, and North East Derbyshire. With approximately 4,200 staff, good financial control, and a recent 'Good' rating by the CQC.
We are committed to working with partners in Health and Social Care to deliver long-term financial sustainability and resilience, providing high-quality services and excellent patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Be an accessible and visible presence across intrapartum services, advising staff, women, and their families.
* Facilitate, support, and empower the Lead Midwife for the Birth Centre and Coordinators to manage their areas effectively, develop their teams, and enhance their services.
* Collaborate with other Senior Matrons in the Trust, contributing to the development and delivery of trust and divisional objectives, and supporting the Clinical Governance agenda.
* Set and monitor clinical standards and actively participate in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring seamless service delivery across clinical areas.
* Provide professional, operational, and transformational leadership within the Care Unit and the wider Trust.
* Lead and enable safe, person-centered care, demonstrating professional nursing expertise through engagement and empowerment.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* Registered Midwife
* Formal management qualification or equivalent experience
* Evidence of relevant professional development
* Degree or relevant experience
* Master's degree
Experience
* Up-to-date relevant clinical experience
* Budget management experience
* Proven track record managing complex change in an acute setting
* Experience in developing strategic and operational plans
* Experience in developing and implementing innovation and quality initiatives
* Leadership experience, motivating teams
* Involvement in quality governance, monitoring, and standard setting
* Senior management and operational leadership experience
* Experience in service re-design
Skills and Knowledge
* Leadership and influencing skills
* Excellent communication, both oral and written
* Change management skills
* Success in previous roles
* Clear, fluent, persuasive communication
* Negotiation, influencing, and networking skills
* Ability to interpret performance targets
* Handling sensitive and complex issues
* IT system proficiency
* Knowledge of current service issues/developments
* Report writing
Personal Attributes
* Commitment to NHS values and principles
* Role model and professional leader
* Approachable and inclusive
* Inspiring and motivating
* Resilient under pressure
* Self-aware and driven for improvement
Proud to CARE Values
* Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Flexible Working
If you are seeking flexible or predictable working arrangements, please discuss this with us. We will do our best to accommodate where possible, considering service and patient needs.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust encourages and supports staff vaccination against COVID-19 as the best defense against the virus.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. From 1 January 2021, non-UK/non-Ireland nationals need sponsorship unless they have other permission. Self-assessment for sponsorship eligibility can be done at Work in the UK - GOV.UK.
Criminal records checks for overseas applicants
Applicants in health or social care may be eligible for the Health and Care Worker visa, which is cheaper and exempts from the immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communication during the application process will be via email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly. Provide email addresses for referees to expedite the process. For support, contact HR Support Services at 01246 513177.
See attached documents and links for more information about working at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Opportunities may arise to work at different locations within the health and social care community in Derbyshire.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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