Matron - #1719687

The maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals continually strive to provide an exemplary seamless service for women, their babies, and their families. If you are innovative and committed to making a difference for the women and families we care for, we look forward to hearing from you.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, influential leader who is confident and dynamic, with experience of working at a senior level in maternity services. The post holder will lead the intrapartum services. The successful applicant will manage the home birth service and work alongside Lotus midwifery unit and the consultant-led delivery suites.

The ideal candidate will be visible with excellent communication and organizational skills to provide senior leadership and coordination of the areas of responsibility and support all other areas of the Clinical Service Unit as required.

For further information, please contact Rukeya Miah - Director of Midwifery via her PA, Sarah Harrison at ***************@nhs.net.

The key purpose of the role is to support the quality and safety agenda, promoting an organizational culture that is value-based and focused on high-quality care standards underpinned by evidence-based practice and continual learning. Using strong leadership, communication, influencing, and negotiating skills, you will lead in providing expert advice, support, and guidance to the maternity teams.

You will be a role model and empowered to influence further developments in Midwifery and respond to National Maternity Transformation plans across the unit, acting as a liaison point and contributing to the continual development of maternity services. You will have a passion for developing staff and creating a learning environment across your wards and department, demonstrating exceptional situational leadership to enable and empower your teams.

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  Job Title: Matron


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  Reports to: Head of Midwifery/Nursing


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  Band: 8a


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  Unit/Department: Maternity Unit, Womens CSU


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  Locations: SJUH & LGI

The jobholder will have overall responsibility for managing nursing/associated staff and midwifery resources/budgets within the CSU or part of it. They will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of clinical care, implementing principles of clinical governance at a local level, and working with facilities to maintain high standards of hospital cleanliness, embracing the principles outlined in the Matron's Charter.

The jobholder will be easily identifiable to patients, providing strong leadership through a visible presence, and supporting patients, families, and carers. They will also support the implementation of the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS), acting as a focal point for advice and local resolution of complaints.

Current services include delivery suites at both SJUH and LGI sites. The jobholder manages midwifery and support staff through Senior Midwives and directly manages specialist midwives within the CSU or part of it. They are responsible for managing midwifery resources and ward and department budgets.

Please see the attached document for the full job description and personal specification.

• Registered Midwife


• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development


• Degree level education

• Senior level experience in midwifery


• Understanding of the specialty


• Experience managing staff


• Budget management skills


• Change management experience


• Knowledge of current healthcare issues


• Understanding of social, political, and historical factors influencing health services


• Knowledge of Midwifery Strategy and Performance Management


• Knowledge of NHS Plan, Modernisation Agenda, Complaints Management, and Risk Management


• Project management skills

• Willingness to undergo training related to the post


• Performance and complaints management skills


• Strategic thinking


• Excellent communication skills


• Organizational and prioritization skills


• Ability to fulfill Occupational Health requirements, including blood borne virus clearance

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.

Sarah Harrison (PA to Director of Midwifery)

Salary: £53,755 to £60,504 per year, Agenda for Change Band 8a