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Perinatal Matron
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 427-8192726
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Perinatal Matron to work within our maternity services that where rated as outstanding by CQC at their latest visit.
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. Working within the maternity senior leadership team the post holder will provide professional, clinical, and managerial leadership, also working in collaboration with the wider matron team within the Royal United Hospital.
The post holder will provide expert advice to Midwives / Nurses / Leads and other managers to ensure that midwifery and neonatal practice and patient care is delivered to the highest standards.
To arrange and informal conversation about the role please contact Gemma day interim Head of Midwifery- Gemma.day2@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the Midwifery and Neonatal leadership, improvement, and managementof services within own defined clinical area/specialty in order to ensure the highest standardsof patient care and service are delivered in the most efficient and effective way.To provide expert advice to Midwives / Nurses / Leads and other managers / leaders toensure that midwifery and neonatal practice and patient care is delivered to the higheststandards. To assume the role of Matron within own area of clinical responsibility and support the Headof Midwifery and Neonates to provide expert advice as required.To ensure the fundamentals of care are delivered effectively within own defined clinicalarea/specialty and that competence in clinical practice is both developed and maintained, tomaximise the patient experience and service.To take a professional lead role in advising and supporting the Divisional Leadership Teamwithin the corporate perinatal agenda, in addition to own specialist area of practice anddevelopment.To participate in the manager on call rota and to deputise for the Deputy Director of Midwifery
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.
We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!
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Details
Date posted
07 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
427-8192726
Job locations
Royal United Hospital Bath
combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the Midwifery and Neonatal leadership, improvement, and managementof services within own defined clinical area/specialty in order to ensure the highest standardsof patient care and service are delivered in the most efficient and effective way.To provide expert advice to Midwives / Nurses / Leads and other managers / leaders toensure that midwifery and neonatal practice and patient care is delivered to the higheststandards. To assume the role of Matron within own area of clinical responsibility and support the Headof Midwifery and Neonates to provide expert advice as required.To ensure the fundamentals of care are delivered effectively within own defined clinicalarea/specialty and that competence in clinical practice is both developed and maintained, tomaximise the patient experience and service.To ensure that all responsible staff and teams within the defined clinical area/specialty areeffectively line managed and developed to achieve their own and their departmentalobjectives.To take a professional lead role in advising and supporting the Divisional Leadership Teamwithin the corporate perinatal agenda, in addition to own specialist area of practice anddevelopment.To contribute to the corporate perinatal agenda and lead upon specific projects as requested.To act as a role model as a highly visible, accessible, fair and authoritative figure to whomstaff, patients, families and carers can rely upon.To participate in the manager on call rota and to deputise for the Deputy Director of Midwifery
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the Midwifery and Neonatal leadership, improvement, and managementof services within own defined clinical area/specialty in order to ensure the highest standardsof patient care and service are delivered in the most efficient and effective way.To provide expert advice to Midwives / Nurses / Leads and other managers / leaders toensure that midwifery and neonatal practice and patient care is delivered to the higheststandards. To assume the role of Matron within own area of clinical responsibility and support the Headof Midwifery and Neonates to provide expert advice as required.To ensure the fundamentals of care are delivered effectively within own defined clinicalarea/specialty and that competence in clinical practice is both developed and maintained, tomaximise the patient experience and service.To ensure that all responsible staff and teams within the defined clinical area/specialty areeffectively line managed and developed to achieve their own and their departmentalobjectives.To take a professional lead role in advising and supporting the Divisional Leadership Teamwithin the corporate perinatal agenda, in addition to own specialist area of practice anddevelopment.To contribute to the corporate perinatal agenda and lead upon specific projects as requested.To act as a role model as a highly visible, accessible, fair and authoritative figure to whomstaff, patients, families and carers can rely upon.To participate in the manager on call rota and to deputise for the Deputy Director of Midwifery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Health Professions Council.
- Post-registration qualification / post-graduate diploma & further training preferably in speciality area.
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Masters degree.
- Leadership course
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience working at a senior level in leading a team
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of clinical knowledge & practice during working as Band 7 and its application to deliver improvement.
- Demonstrable experience of achieving changed clinical practice and improving services to increase quality and effectiveness.
- Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in service users' advocacy and complaints resolution.
- Project management experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or Health Professions Council.
- Post-registration qualification / post-graduate diploma & further training preferably in speciality area.
- Demonstrates evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Masters degree.
- Leadership course
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Experience working at a senior level in leading a team
- Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of clinical knowledge & practice during working as Band 7 and its application to deliver improvement.
- Demonstrable experience of achieving changed clinical practice and improving services to increase quality and effectiveness.
- Demonstrable experience of effective budgetary management.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in service users' advocacy and complaints resolution.
- Project management experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital Bath
combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital Bath
combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom