Job Description

The Matron is the most senior leader in midwifery within their clinical areas of responsibility, always upholding high quality midwifery care. They are accountable for midwifery practice within their clinical areas and ensure that midwifery issues are escalated to the Head of Midwifery, Director of Midwifery, Divisional General Manager, Speciality Director as appropriate. The Matron acts as clinical expert for their clinical areas of responsibility, providing leadership, development and performance management of the senior midwives to meet the service objectives and strategic vision. The Matron will have defined clinical areas of responsibility to complement their skill set, experience and professional interest, working collaboratively within the team of Maternity Matrons. Clinical areas include



Antenatal services and triage Delivery Suite Antenatal and postnatal in-patient Community Birth Centres

The Matron provides forward-thinking clinical and professional leadership to nursing/midwifery staff at all levels within the Specialty, ensuring that midwifery care is delivered to a high standard and that the midwifery resource is managed effectively. The post holder will ensure that all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect placing value on equity, diversity and inclusion principles. They contribute to the ongoing implementation of the Maternity Strategy, ensuring achievement of its objectives and proactively developing nursing and midwifery roles. They will also undertake the key functions of the Matron role, ensuring that experience throughout the service is always of the highest standard inspiring patient, staff and public confidence. The post holder will be supported to work clinically for 20% of their time to role model professional behaviours, maximise relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and maintain clinical currency.



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Why Gloucestershire Hospitals



We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.



With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.



As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.



Patient care



Act as a strong advocate for excellent personalised care. Ensure that the environment for care is safe, clean and focused on the needs of the service users of maternity services. Demonstrate and promote a family centred style of clinical practice. Ensure midwifery practice and care delivery is in accordance with relevant research and evidence base and trust policies and guidelines. To maintain clear, accurate and concise records in line with Trust and professional standards. This will include writing patient reports for e.g. medical practitioners and solicitor's requests. To communicate effectively with women, birthing people and families potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; to provide personalised care. Always maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.

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