Rotational Matron

Job summary The post holder will provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership within Maternity Services and provide both safe and high standards of clinical care.
They will act as a role model to provide excellent clinical leadership to midwifery and nursing staff.
The post holder will have expert clinical knowledge, being able to lead and teach other Midwives in advancing the midwifery service.
As an expert, the post holder must have wide experience of maternity services.
The post holder will lead on the continual development of staff within their remit and will play a pivotal role in the implementation of existing National.
Main duties of the job To have continuing responsibility for effective professional, clinical leadership and management of maternity areas acting as a role model.To take the lead in developing midwifery care, empowering staff to promote and implement change management, promoting a positive pregnancy and birth experience for all women.To empower staff to create an environment, which is challenging, stimulating and supportive to individuals, promoting lifelong learning in the improvement of patient care.To be visibleTo ensure the development, implementation, and regular review of guidelines/standard operating procedures, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.Ensure staff receive training in the management of obstetric/neonatal emergencies.To develop managerial and professional partnershipsTo work in partnership with the University and Midwifery Education Team/Practice Education Facilitators to ensure that clinical practice reflects the needs of the students.Act as a role model through the provision of effective professional leadership and demonstration of competent and accountable midwifery practice.The post is rotational, thus the post holder will be required to rotate through inpatient and outpatient settings supporting the service as necessary.Maintain working relationships with the LMNS, Director of Midwifery/Deputy/ Head of Midwifery, SaTH Matrons, MVP chairs and group, and wider external organisations.
About us You will be working with a technically skilled and highly professional workforce to lead the delivery of excellent performance and outstanding patient care whilst supporting innovative practice and change in all aspects of operations.This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level.
Working within a supportive senior leadership team where you will be given chance to showcase your skills and see the impact it has not only in the Division but also across the Trust and for people we serve in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
Job description Job responsibilities For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of processes at SaTH in matenrity Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife First degree or equivalent in health-related subject Desirable Working towards masters or equivalent qualification Experience Essential Experience as a Senior Manager Governance, patient safety and quality agendas Service improvement and transformation experience Performance and operation oversight Digital and information technology Desirable Experience in research and development Leading quality and improvement projects Experience in performance management