Community Matron - Maternity
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9430-26-0119 |
Summary
Improving services Ensure high quality, safe patient care is delivered by appropriately skilled and educated workforce, through effective leadership the setting and performance monitoring of those standards. Contribute to the development of strategic plans that provide women centred care that meets the changing and complex needs of people who access our service. Actively seek and lead on opportunities for quality improvement through promotion of safe, effective performance that delivers positive patient experience. Managing services Ensure clinical teams are aware of the importance of, and actively promote the nutritional needs of women, including all elements of hydration and nutrition e.g., Protected mealtimes. Ensure medications are safely stored and administered following the Trust policy and the management of medicine errors process is undertaken in a supportive learning focused equitable way for all staff. Set and monitor standards for patient access to patient information, ensuring cultural and religious requirements are observed and that systems for patient feedback are in place and working effectively. Education, training and development Develop and maintain a positive learning environment where teams evaluate and deliver evidence-based care. Promote confidence in teams to challenge constructively and promote an environment of effective learning from reflection of individuals and team performance. To recognise the need for succession planning and develop staff with opportunities to gain insight and experience for their next role. Develop leadership skills in ward and department managers and senior staff. Operational Monitor patient acuity and activity and ensure that staffing in place is at a safe level and appropriate skill mix for the clinical area/division. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Trust to ensure patient safety, escalating areas of concern as appropriate. Promote and support local and national initiatives implemented to ensure timely and safe discharge of patients that is patient focused and promote the experience of discharge. Please refer to the job description for further details.