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Job requirements
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Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Excellent communication skills including the ability to write reports at Board level quality and deliver presentations and communicate effectively with colleagues and women/families.
- Skills
Ability to understand and analyse financial, numerical and statistical data
- Skills
Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff
- Skills
Resilient and confident in adverse situations Innovative and creative in the development and leadership of new approaches to care and systems of working
- Skills
Excellent time management skills/Able to work to deadlines
- Skills
Able to co-ordinate the completion of a number of projects simultaneously
- Skills
Competent in using Microsoft Office (including Access) and the internet for the purpose of researching, monitoring activity, effectively communicating and producing reports and training materials
- Skills
Clear and thorough knowledge of nursing and midwifery issues, including, statutory frameworks and national policies
- Skills
A clear understanding and application of the principles of professional accountability and confidentiality
- Skills
A comprehensive understanding of own development and others training needs
- Skills
Ability to lead, motivate and influence individuals both within and external to the organization
- Skills
Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring
- Skills
Flexible and positive leadership style and approach to work
- Skills
Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Skills
The ability to manage difficult situations and build relationships
- Knowledge
Experience in managing a service and supporting the professional development of a team.
- Knowledge
Highly developed communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge
Able to appropriately convey complex ideas and information to audiences, at all levels across an organisation and to stakeholders, through a range of media.
- Experience
experience of successful operational management at a senior level (band 7 or 8a) in an acute setting
- Experience
Experience of management of multiple areas (wards/teams)
- Experience
An understanding of the broader agenda facing the service and the ability to drive forwards significant change in practice.
- Qualifications
Registered Midwife with current registration
- Qualifications
Educated to Masters level or for completion within 12 months of appointment
- Qualifications
Educated to degree level with specialist knowledge of specialty gained through experience or education
- Qualifications
Management / Leadership qualification
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of leading projects/programme that have demonstrated improvements in outcomes
- Qualifications
Management Qualification
- Qualifications
Working towards Masters degree
- Qualifications
NIPE trained
Job overview
Are you the person we are looking for?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated and dynamic maternity team as a Low Risk and Community Matron at Newham University Hospital. This key leadership role will provide operational and professional oversight for our community midwifery services, low-risk care pathways, and maternity teams, supporting the continued development and transformation of our services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, and passionate midwife who is committed to making a difference for women, birthing people, and their families. You will play a pivotal role in leading quality improvement initiatives, strengthening community and low-risk maternity services, and ensuring the delivery of safe, personalised, and equitable care.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, including obstetric, neonatal, public health, and community teams, you will support the implementation of national maternity strategies and local priorities. You will champion excellence in clinical care, staff development, and service improvement, helping to deliver our vision for maternity transformation and outstanding experiences for the diverse communities we serve at Newham University Hospital.
If you are an experienced midwifery leader with a passion for quality, safety, and innovation, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across Newham University Hospital's low-risk maternity services. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, partner agencies, and service users, they will lead the continuous development and improvement of services, ensuring safe, personalised, and equitable care for women, birthing people, and their families.
As the Low Risk Matron, you will provide visible leadership for community maternity services and low-risk care pathways, ensuring services meet the needs of Newham's diverse population. You will support the delivery of national maternity priorities, local transformation programmes, and quality improvement initiatives, promoting innovation, safety, and excellence in practice.
The role has a key responsibility for fostering a culture of learning and patient safety, ensuring lessons from incidents, audits, complaints, and feedback translate into meaningful service improvements. You will work closely with maternity and corporate teams to maintain high standards of governance, quality, and patient experience.
You will also provide clinical leadership when required, acting as an expert practitioner, role model, and advocate for staff development, wellbeing, and workforce sustainability.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Shetal Parmar Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery Newham University Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust Email: shetal.parmar@nhs.net Tel: 07546 760511
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full Job Description and Person Specification provide a comprehensive overview of this exciting leadership opportunity, outlining the key responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required for success in the role.
As the Low Risk and Community Matron, you will have the opportunity to influence and shape maternity services, lead service improvement initiatives, and make a meaningful difference to the experiences and outcomes of women, babies, and families across Newham.
We are seeking an inspirational and motivated midwifery leader who is passionate about delivering safe, personalised, and equitable care, supporting staff development, and driving innovation within maternity services.
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and join a supportive, forward-thinking maternity team committed to excellence and transformation, we strongly encourage you to review the attached documents and submit an application.
We look forward to hearing from talented individuals who share our ambition to provide outstanding maternity care and who are committed to making a real difference for the communities we serve.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Matron for Low Risk and Community with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Matron role. The advertised salary is £63,665 - £70,887 Per annum inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Sep 2026.
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