Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Midwifery Matron to lead the Intrapartum teams at Great Western Hospitals. We are proud to be able to offer an alongside Birth Centre and Delivery Suite, and an established continuity of care team.
With transformational leadership skills and extensive midwifery experience, the post holder will be accountable for the provision of high-quality care in their area/s of responsibility. The post holder will provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership across the intrapartum services, and work in collaboration with the wider matron team across maternity and neonatal services.
The Matron for Intrapartum Care will be an integral member of the senior leadership team who will be is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the service, implementing the Trust's strategy alongside national, regional, and local drivers for improvement.
For an informal conversation please contact Chantal Woog, Head of Midwifery and Neonatal Services (01793 403862 or [email protected]).
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will support the delivery of strong visible clinical leadership, promoting professional advice and guidance to all maternity staff, to ensure the highest standards of woman centered care are delivered in our service.
The Matron's role is fundamental to supporting the Divisional Director of Midwifery and Neonatal Services in transforming the maternity services and leading quality improvement and assurance processes which underpin the provision of safe, effective, maternity care.
You will be a credible leader, have current operational clinical management experience and be able to initiate and implement change and innovation in practice, demonstrating a supportive and flexible leadership approach to influence and sustain high care standards, safety and quality. There will be a weekly clinical element within this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be a visible, accessible, authoritative, and influential figure on whom staff, women, birthing people and families can rely on to ensure that a high standard of personalised care is provided safely, effectively and efficiently.
Please find attached the full job description
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience with considerable experience at senior level
- Ability to establish good working relationships and networks
- Proven leadership/ management experience
- Demonstrate recent experience of managing change in either processes and/or service development
- Ability to represent the service and contribute effectively at external meetings such as LMS
- Experience of developing collaborative working within teams.
- Demonstrable experience of achieving changed clinical practice and improving services to increase quality and efficiency.
- Demonstrable experience of developing staff and teams.
Desirable
- Experience of developing business cases / business planning
- Track record of serving on a range of committees both internal and external to the organisation.
- Project management experience.
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Health Professions Council
- Master’s degree in Nursing and Midwifery or health related field or evidence of working at this level.
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
- Training in Managing Conduct., Health, Sickness & Performance, Recruitment & Selection, Appraisal etc
Desirable
- ECDL Qualification
- Management qualification – NEBs, CMS, DMS etc. Some form of management qualification is highly desirable
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This advert is for Intrapartum Matron with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Swindon, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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