Job Description

Maternity Matron

The Portland Hospital, W1W 5AH

Permanent, Full Time

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)

About the Portland Hospital:

Internationally renowned for clinical excellence, The Portland Hospital is the UK's only private hospital dedicated to the care of women and children.


Reporting to the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer - Womens Services and Women's Services Manager, you will play a key role in providing operational and clinical leadership as a Maternity Matron. You will provide the highest standard of care in line of Clinical Governance and Professional Standards following national and local guidance.


The role will lead the midwifery team in the provision of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care, working collaboratively with Obstetric Consultants colleagues and Resident Doctors to support Consultant Led Care within the maternity service. The post holder will have experience in management and leadership to ensure outstanding care and exceptional patient experience. A Maternity Matron will be responsible for Workforce Planning and oversight of budgetary controls to ensure goals are achieved.

Skills and Experience

Demonstrable evidence in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives NMC registered Midwife Extensive experience working in Midwifery To provide support to the Deputy Chief Nurse - Women's Services and Women's Services Manager, leadership to the clinical teams (nursing, midwifery and HCA's) and act to as a role model To facilitate, support and deliver training as appropriate to staff within the service To facilitate team awareness and monitor compliance pertaining to, regulations and standards appropriate for the department, in regard to CQC compliance To ensure that all patient care is documented, all the relevant documentation is completed accurately within agreed timescales using approved HCA International documentation, in line with NMC, CQC and local standards To order tests and clinical investigations as directed using HCA International IT systems and access results as appropriate ensuring that the correct results are documented To meet PREP requirements and identify own learning needs ensuring own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments and undertake further academic qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over 500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.


We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Midwife you'll be eligible for:

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals Private pension contribution which increases with length of service Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme Group Life Assurance from day one Critical illness cover Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That's the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we're creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.


We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That's why we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.


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