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Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for the daily operations of the maternity ultrasound department, managing workload, workflow and staff to deliver a professional, high quality, responsive and effective service at all times. They will take responsibility for; budget holding, recruitment, appraisal, KPI performance and all other HR responsibilities related to running the department.
In conjunction with the Lead Consultant the post holder will; maintain statistics, contribute to activity reports, review and revise scanning techniques, implement protocols and be responsible for practice to improve the service.
The post holder will:
- be accessible and visible to staff, patients and visitors
- manage the delegated budget by monitoring the use of resources (pay and non-pay), investigate areas of overspend and take prompt action to ensure that the highest standards are delivered within the resources available to the department
- contribute to the Midwifery Leadership Team On Call Rota, which provides 24 hour cover for the maternity services across all maternity areas within Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust site
- participate in the Day-to-Day Operational Manager shifts (Bleep holding)
- work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team across wider maternity services, Directorate and Division.
Main duties of the job
The Post Holder will have Key tasks and responsibilities in the following areas:
- Management and Leadership
- Clinical Responsibilities
- Personnel Management and Organisational Development
- Education
- Financial and Performance Management
For more detailed information, please see that attached Job Description and Personal Specifications
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more information. Alternatively, contact [email protected]
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Management experience in senior role
- Involved in audit and research activites
- Experience working in NHS environment
- Ability to plan and implement service changes
Desirable
- QI trained
- Evidence of audit or research projects
Skills and Abilties
Essential
- Clinical expert in maternity ultrasound
- Experience of report writing
- Ability to manage staff and difficult situations
- Be a team player with personal initiative, drive and resourcefulness
Desirable
- Experience of ward or department budget management and financial issues
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife or Sonographer
- Education to a degree level
Desirable
- Management or Leadership qualfication
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This advert is for Matron for Maternity Ultrasound with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 Pro Rota. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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