Matron for Maternity Ultrasound

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., 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
  
  Registered Midwife or Sonographer
• Education to a degree level
Desirable criteria
• Management or Leadership qualfication, 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 criteria
• Experience of ward or department budget management and financial issues, Management experience in senior role
• Involved in audit and research activites
• Experience working in NHS environment
• Ability to plan and implement service changes
Desirable criteria
• QI trained
• Evidence of audit or research projects, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. For those working with us in maternity, we have a substantial support network for staff, focusing on wellbeing and development. This includes a team of professional Midwifery Advocates, Wellbeing Champions, staff networks and a staff Maternity Psychologist. You will be supported by the Practice Development Team who provide regular study days and updates and support staff clinically. We champion diversity and strive to ensure every member of our team feels included, valued, and has the confidence to speak up and be heard., Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.