Clinicians in the classroom: the matron

Power, A. and Briody, P. (2016) Clinicians in the classroom: the matron. British Journal of Midwifery. 24(6) 0969-4900.

Item Type:	Article
Abstract:	The role of matron was introduced to give senior midwives and nurses the authority to get the basics right. Midwifery matrons’ responsibilities include providing professional leadership; ensuring that care provided on wards, in antenatal clinics and the delivery suite is high-quality and woman-centred; and handling any complaints that arise. Given the nature of this demanding role, matrons are not able to commit to facilitating student learning in the hospital environment; however, at the University of Northampton, pre-registration midwifery students in the third year of their programme have the privilege of attending sessions with a matron. Paula Briody, matron for intrapartum care at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust, facilitates two sessions which give students the opportunity to learn about this key role in midwifery.
Creators:	Power, Alison and Briody, Paula
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Midwifery
Date:	2 June 2016
Date Type:	Published Online
Journal or Publication Title:	British Journal of Midwifery
Volume:	24
Number:	6
Language:	English
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2016.24.6.441
ISSN:	0969-4900
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	No
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/10918

Edit Item

Altmetric