Maternity Matron for Antenatal & Community

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Matron for Antenatal & Community The closing date is 12 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Maternity Matron - Antenatal & Community Midwifery Band 8a | Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Are you an experienced, passionate midwife ready to take the next step in your leadership career? We are seeking an inspiring and motivated Maternity Matron for Antenatal and Community Midwifery Services to provide clinical and managerial leadership across our antenatal clinics, community and Infant Feeding Team. Main duties of the job This is an exciting opportunity to lead service development, drive quality improvement and ensure women, birthing people and their families receive safe, compassionate and personalised care throughout their maternity journey. You will lead and support multidisciplinary teams, promote a positive and inclusive working culture, strengthen clinical governance and patient experience, and support delivery of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards, maintaining Stage 3 accreditation and progressing towards Gold. We are looking for an experienced registered midwife with strong clinical leadership, people management and change management skills, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and a passion for improving outcomes and experiences for women and families. If you are an enthusiastic leader who can inspire teams, embrace innovation and deliver high-quality maternity care, we would love to hear from you. About us Development and staff wellbeing Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development with a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation. To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly "shoutouts" and patient feedback, monthly and staff awards. Our Trust values These words are important reminders, but it's our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring values to life in their work. Compassionate Inclusive Collaborative Inspiring Details Date posted 28 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum on pro rata basis Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 396-8360044-PB-TA Job locations Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston Upon Thames KT27QB United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities **Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application re