Job overview
Croydon University Hospital offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a remarkable chapter in healthcare that promises both challenge and fulfilment.
As our Neonatal and Transitional Care Matron, you’ll be entrusted with the guardianship of the tiniest lives—the ones who arrive too soon, their eyes wide with wonder, their lungs craving the first breath of existence. And their mothers—the fierce protectors, the weary yet resilient warriors who cradle dreams against their chests. This is a role that truly makes a difference.
Interview - TBC
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will have a key role in delivering the Neonatal strategy and quality agenda.
- They will champion quality care for babies and their families and providing strong leadership for the Neonatal and Transitional care team.
- They will work in partnership with the Clinical Director; the Director of Midwifery; the neonatal medical lead for the service.
- The Matron is responsible for operationally managing the nursing and support staff within the Neonatal and Transitional nursing team.
- The Matron has a key role in terms of the patient experience.
- To patients, their families and staff, the Matron should be a visible and authoritative professional figure providing assistance, advice and support.
- The Matron plays a key role in operational management and maintain a proactive approach to managing patient flow throughout the service.
- The Matron will undertake on calls from home, as appropriate to support the delivery of the quality agenda throughout the 24-hour care period, including child protection within the Maternity Department.
- To be a highly visible and proactive leader acting as a clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of nursing care and service delivery
- To be responsible for exploring current practice, identifying areas for development, and planning the appropriate change using current evidence to evaluate outcomes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.