Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced, compassionate and forward-thinking Clinical Matron to lead and enhance the delivery of high-quality care across our Inpatient Maternity Services within the Women & Children's Division.
This pivotal leadership role spans a diverse portfolio, including our inpatient antenatal ward, triage and scheduled care services, and inpatient postnatal ward. As a visible, proactive and approachable leader, you will champion family-centred care, uphold the highest standards of safety and quality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development across these specialist areas.
Main duties of the jobTo provide clinical, professional and midwifery leadership to a group of wards in a clinical team/ teams.
To be identifiable, highly visible, authoritative and accessible to patients, carers and staff for assistance, advice and support.
This post provides strong compassionate, transformational, and inclusive leadership, with a visible, senior midwifery presence accessible to staff, our service users and their families for advice, assistance and support. The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of optimum quality family-centred care in their area/s of responsibility, and in line with the ten key matron responsibilities outlined nationally.
As Matron the post holder is expected to ensure that the services provided are responsive to needs, that the planning of services involves women, birthing people and their families, and reflects the diverse population served. There is an expectation that the post holder will work closely with other matrons, divisional directors of Midwifery and Nursing, and colleagues within the division and across divisional and Trust boundaries in the interest of safe and equitable care.
You will represent the clinical speciality and the WCH division as required internally and externally, deputising when requested for the Deputy Divisional Director of and Midwifery Nursing. This post holder is expected to work part of their time available within clinical practice.
About usBristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide clinical, professional and midwifery leadership to a group of wards in a clinical team/ teams.
To be identifiable, highly visible, authoritative and accessible to patients, carers and staff for assistance, advice and support.
This post provides strong compassionate, transformational, and inclusive leadership, with a visible, senior midwifery presence accessible to staff, our service users and their families for advice, assistance and support. The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of optimum quality family-centred care in their area/s of responsibility, and in line with the ten key matron responsibilities outlined nationally.
As Matron the post holder is expected to ensure that the services provided are responsive to needs, that the planning of services involves women, birthing people and their families, and reflects the diverse population served. There is an expectation that the post holder will work closely with other matrons, divisional directors of Midwifery and Nursing, and colleagues within the division and across divisional and Trust boundaries in the interest of safe and equitable care.
You will represent the clinical speciality and the WCH division as required internally and externally, deputising when requested for the Deputy Divisional Director of and Midwifery Nursing. This post holder is expected to work part of their time available within clinical practice.
Person SpecificationEducation and qualifications- NMC registration
- Educated to Masters level or willing to undertake
Desirable- Relevant accredited post registration qualification at Masters level
Application/interview- Broad working knowledge of Maternity services
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Current knowledge of Midwifery 'Best Practice'
- Evidence of teaching, facilitating and presenting
- Experience of leading teams including positively managing change, and managing team member in all aspects of their performance
- Competent in advanced communications skills, including negation, advocacy, motivational interviewing and encouraging behavioural change
- Initiative, flexibility and adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with intense emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
Desirable- Knowledge of Acute General Hospital systems
- Experience of undertaking research and audit projects
- Implementing midwifery/nursing guidance, and championing good clinical practice
- Able to prepare and deliver effective presentations to large audiences
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. 
