• Job Description

  Req#: C9360-25-0304?language=en&page=235&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an opportunity for a Band 8a Maternity Inpatient Matron within Women's and Children's Division.

  The new post holder will be a professional role model, who will clinically lead, manage and be responsible for the management and midwifery aspects of maternity inpatient services as well as the infant feeding team.

  They will be accountable for effective management of all resources needed to deliver comprehensive compassionate care. The postholder must demonstrate clinical expertise within the maternity service, this will involve dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge to others.

  The postholder will be the budget holder for this area of management and will contribute to the implementation of the maternity strategy; and the implementation of national maternity transformation plans for the roll out of continuity of carer teams for women/ people likely to require high dependency or critical level care during their pregnancy and birth.

  With the management and multidisciplinary team work collaboratively to ensure that clinical services are provided in an effective and efficient manner.

  Main duties of the job

  The main duties include being visible in the clinical area and act as a resource providing expert clinical advice for both staff, women and birthing people.

  To be responsible for the management and have a clear focus for clinical leadership, engaging and influencing midwifery staff and the multidisciplinary team.

  To ensure efficient and effective use and maintenance of resources setting stock levels according to demand and budget consideration.

  Undertake rostered clinical shifts as agreed with the Head of Midwifery.

  Keep informed of national and Trust policies, especially those affecting service delivery and women / birthing people care, disseminating the information as appropriate.

  To line manage midwifery, nursing and support staff within the area ensuring education and mentoring needs are met.

  To demonstrate a commitment to advancing clinical practice in research and implementing evidence-based practice.

  To oversee midwifery care provision of the maternity inpatient services, ensuring that there are systems in place that mean the provision of care takes place in a suitable and safe environment for the physical and psychological well-being of staff, women / birthing people and their families.

  Identify clinical risks across the service and ensure that appropriate action is taken, in accordance with the maternity risk strategy.

  About us

  With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

  Details

  Date posted

  29 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £55,877 to £62,626 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  360-D-10096

  Job locations

  Watford General Hospital

  Watford

  WD18 0HB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Matron for maternity inpatient services has the responsibility for operational line management of the both the postnatal and antenatal wards as well as the infant feeding team.

  The post holder will be responsible for providing midwifery leadership to the clinical areas and contributing to the operational management within Maternity, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of care and efficient service delivery.

  The Matron will be required to work closely with the Delivery Suite and Triage Matron, Matron for Community and the Alexandra Birth Centre as well as Maternity Matron for Outpatients to have overall ownership of the day-to-day operational management of the service.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The Matron for maternity inpatient services has the responsibility for operational line management of the both the postnatal and antenatal wards as well as the infant feeding team.

  The post holder will be responsible for providing midwifery leadership to the clinical areas and contributing to the operational management within Maternity, ensuring the efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of care and efficient service delivery.

  The Matron will be required to work closely with the Delivery Suite and Triage Matron, Matron for Community and the Alexandra Birth Centre as well as Maternity Matron for Outpatients to have overall ownership of the day-to-day operational management of the service.

  Person Specification

  Education

  Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • Evidence of continuing post registration education and development

  Desirable

  • Has attained or is working towards a management qualification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good understanding of current issues and challenges (regional / national) relating to maternity services.
  • Experience in supervision of trained staff
  • Evidence of applying current research to practice

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant post registration experience in a range of settings
  • Have substantial experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above)

  Desirable

  • Project management experience Patient experience initiatives

  Person Specification

  Education

  Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • Evidence of continuing post registration education and development

  Desirable

  • Has attained or is working towards a management qualification

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Good understanding of current issues and challenges (regional / national) relating to maternity services.
  • Experience in supervision of trained staff
  • Evidence of applying current research to practice

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant post registration experience in a range of settings
  • Have substantial experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above)

  Desirable

  • Project management experience Patient experience initiatives

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This 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 Sponsorship

  Applications 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 Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This 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 Sponsorship

  Applications 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 Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

  Address

  Watford General Hospital

  Watford

  WD18 0HB

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

  Address

  Watford General Hospital

  Watford

  WD18 0HB

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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