• Job Description

  Req#: C9199-7058934-SH-RB?language=en&page=824&sort=publicationDateDe

  Job summary

  Croydon University Hospital offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a remarkable chapter in healthcare that promises both challenge and fulfilment.

  As our Neonatal and Transitional Care Matron, you'll be entrusted with the guardianship of the tiniest lives--the ones who arrive too soon, their eyes wide with wonder, their lungs craving the first breath of existence. And their mothers--the fierce protectors, the weary yet resilient warriors who cradle dreams against their chests. This is a role that truly makes a difference.

  Interview - TBC

  Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will have a key role in delivering the Neonatal strategy and quality agenda.
  • They will champion quality care for babies and their families and providing strong leadership for the Neonatal and Transitional care team.
  • They will work in partnership with the Clinical Director; the Director of Midwifery; the neonatal medical lead for the service.
  • The Matron is responsible for operationally managing the nursing and support staff within the Neonatal and Transitional nursing team.
  • The Matron has a key role in terms of the patient experience.
  • To patients, their families and staff, the Matron should be a visible and authoritative professional figure providing assistance, advice and support.
  • The Matron plays a key role in operational management and maintain a proactive approach to managing patient flow throughout the service.
  • The Matron will undertake on calls from home, as appropriate to support the delivery of the quality agenda throughout the 24-hour care period, including child protection within the Maternity Department.
  • To be a highly visible and proactive leader acting as a clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of nursing care and service delivery
  • To be responsible for exploring current practice, identifying areas for development, and planning the appropriate change using current evidence to evaluate outcomes.

  About us

  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

  Details

  Date posted

  24 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum inc HCAS

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  199-7058934-SH-RB

  Job locations

  Croydon University hospital

  530 London Road

  Thornton heath

  CR7 7YE

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

  Person Specification

  EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

  Essential

  • Active Registered Nurse/ RSC Nurse/ Midwife. MSc or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development Post registration Neonatal Critical Care Qualification
  • Clear understanding of the National and Local Healthcare agenda. Sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Maternity CNST standards. Sound understanding of Safeguarding.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience and achievement in a Ward Manager / equivalent role in a relevant speciality Demonstrable Senior management or equivalent experience. Proven track record of clinical management in a multi-disciplinary environment. Proven track record of planning and implementing service change. Experience of staff management and managing performance.
  • Ability to lead operational management. Excellent communication skills both written and oral. Ability to balance strategic and operational management. Effective decision making and evidence of "getting things done." Ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent knowledge of I.T systems including data interpretation.

  Desirable

  • Masters Qualification relevant to health care. Professional Midwifery Advocate Recognised teaching and assessing certificate
  • Sound knowledge of Maternity Transformation, Better Births, Each baby counts, Saving babies lives and NHS Resolution CNST Maternity incentive. Experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings.
  • Experience of staff and budget management
  • Project management skills including the ability to manage short term objectives with individuals

  EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience and achievement in a Ward Manager / equivalent role in a relevant speciality

  Desirable

  • Experience of implementing a quality improvement project

  Person Specification

  EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

  Essential

  • Active Registered Nurse/ RSC Nurse/ Midwife. MSc or equivalent experience Evidence of continuing professional development Post registration Neonatal Critical Care Qualification
  • Clear understanding of the National and Local Healthcare agenda. Sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Maternity CNST standards. Sound understanding of Safeguarding.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience and achievement in a Ward Manager / equivalent role in a relevant speciality Demonstrable Senior management or equivalent experience. Proven track record of clinical management in a multi-disciplinary environment. Proven track record of planning and implementing service change. Experience of staff management and managing performance.
  • Ability to lead operational management. Excellent communication skills both written and oral. Ability to balance strategic and operational management. Effective decision making and evidence of "getting things done." Ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent knowledge of I.T systems including data interpretation.

  Desirable

  • Masters Qualification relevant to health care. Professional Midwifery Advocate Recognised teaching and assessing certificate
  • Sound knowledge of Maternity Transformation, Better Births, Each baby counts, Saving babies lives and NHS Resolution CNST Maternity incentive. Experience of chairing multidisciplinary meetings.
  • Experience of staff and budget management
  • Project management skills including the ability to manage short term objectives with individuals

  EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience and achievement in a Ward Manager / equivalent role in a relevant speciality

  Desirable

  • Experience of implementing a quality improvement project

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

  Address

  Croydon University hospital

  530 London Road

  Thornton heath

  CR7 7YE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

  Address

  Croydon University hospital

  530 London Road

  Thornton heath

  CR7 7YE

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (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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