Governance and Quality Maternity Matron

4 weeks ago


ChesterleStreet, United Kingdom County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Full time

As a senior post holder in CDDFT you will be required to be an inspirational leader and great line manager. This includes: - Promote the Trusts core values of care, quality, respect, leadership and achievement by adherence to the behavioural competencies as detailed on the Trusts website/intranet site. Put delivery of high quality services at the forefront of what you do. Establish excellent working relationships with clinicians at all levels within the Care Group and across organisations to enable transformation and delivery on all areas of performance.

Lead and support transformation and integration of services using lean methodologies across pathways and services both internally and with external agencies eg. local authorities) to achieve improved outcomes for patients and service users, increase productivity and reduce costs. Demonstrate a can do approach to problem solving and delivery of services. Ensure that robust governance is embedded in your area of responsibility.

At all times demonstrate behaviours that are consistent with your role as a senior leader. Main duties and responsibilities In conjunction with the Head of Midwifery disseminate and implement national and local developments and guidance relating to midwifery. To maintain effective communication systems between all staff ensuring a positive working environment is achieved. Review untoward incidences and ensure the incidences are reviewed and findings disseminated in a timely fashion.

Provide problem solving clinical leadership and promote this approach with other staff. Positively challenge ways of working and thinking to support and develop new ways of working Lead on the delivery of all aspects of performance including quality of services, governance,patient experience, HR and organisational development. This extends beyond your direct area of influence to include leadership across other associated services and Care Groups. Ensure a robust appraisal system is in place to achieve annual appraisals for all staff.

Be vigilant that the working conditions environment, comply with the Health & Safety at work act. In the absence of the Head of Midwifery acts up as required. To act in role of senior nurse/site manager when required Assist in the process of recruitment and retention of staff to senior level. Ensure that all staff are provided with the opportunity to develop skills to reach their maximum potential.

To support and develop new ways of working to continually improve the quality of the service. Ensure staff views are valued and acted upon. Ensure staff receive key information in an accurate and timely manner. Act as an advisor to fellow Midwives and support senior Midwives with complex human resource issues.

Facilitate the provision of an environment conducive to the learning needs of all staff including students. Provide general management advice and support for staff at the base site and community as required Participate in staff appraisals, formulation of Personal Development Plans and succession planning for all staff. Act as an advisor to fellow midwives for bed and staffing issues. Support senior midwives with complex human resource issues, eg.

Long term sickness, recruitment and retention, investigations potentially leading to disciplinary action



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