Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Matron for Maternity Ultrasound
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Matron for Maternity Ultrasound
Job Description
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
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Key Tasks and Responsibilities
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 the attached Job Description and Personal Specifications.
About Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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
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.
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We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
Hiring Environment
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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Beatrice Culligan
- Job title: Deputy Head of Midwifery for Outpatient Services
- Email address: beatrice.culligan@ouh.nhs.uk
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