Neonatal & Transitional Care Matron

3 months ago


Thornton Heath, United Kingdom Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Full time

Croydon University Hospital offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a remarkable chapter in healthcare—a one-year secondment that promises both challenge and fulfilment. As our Neonatal and Transitional Care Matron, you’ll be entrusted with the guardianship of the tiniest lives—the ones who arrive too soon, their eyes wide with wonder, their lungs craving the first breath of existence. And their mothers—the fierce protectors, the weary yet resilient warriors who cradle dreams against their chests. This is a role that truly makes a difference.

**Responsibilities**:
Leadership and Supervision

**Neonatal Unit**:
Provide leadership within the neonatal unit

**Transitional Care**:
Manage the transitional care unit.

**Quality Improvement**:
Monitor clinical outcomes and identify areas for improvement.

**Education and Training**:
Provide education to staff on neonatal and transitional care.

Foster a culture of continuous learning.

**Family-Centered Approach**:
Advocate for family-centred care

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 w.

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.

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.

For further information please refer to the Job description attached, or contact Rachel Gallimore directly.



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