Matron - Maternity

The Matron will support the Divisional Associate Chief Nurse -Midwifery and Deputy Head of Midwifery in providing dynamic, professional and operational management and leadership for ward/department/community network managers and specialist midwives and other staff.

The post holder will facilitate, support and empower ward/departmental/community network managers to manage their areas effectively, supporting the development of their ward staff and their services to ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place to ensure the continuity of safe and effective care at all times. The post holder will support the delivery of the Trust’s overall objectives and service priorities, with a particular focus on midwifery practice, patient experience and involvement in the development of services and standards of cleanliness and quality care.

Will be accountable for the delivery of quality indicators and are responsible for quality streams based on national good practice and local quality indicators. Maintains compliance with, and develops policies, procedures and guidelines.

The post holder will be accessible and a visible presence, advising and supporting ward/departmental/community network staff, patients and their families to ensure effective patient care across the whole patient pathway. They will ensure the provision of specialist education and training.

We’re a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.

We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt ‘best practice’ so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers”.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.