Job summary
Are you an
experienced midwife who is passionate about high quality care for women and
children? Are you committed to delivering high quality, safe, effective
maternity care? If so, we want to hear from you.
An exciting
opportunity has arisen for an experienced midwife to work within the Maternity
Quality & Safety Team leading on the CNST Maternity Incentive Scheme and
Ockenden action plan.
We are looking
for a confident, organised and passionate Midwife who will need to be confident
in providing constructive feedback, lead audits, teach and provide written
reports.
The Maternity
Services have an excellent reputation for woman centred, family friendly care
and provide a range of models of midwifery and obstetric care provision. These
include a home birth service, promotion of choice, continuity of carer
models, and specialist care provided by our obstetric teams for women with more
complex needs.
This role is
critical to the successful delivery of maternity and Trust corporate
strategies.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the
Maternity Quality & Safety Matron to co-ordinate patient safety and
clinical governance activities, deputising where required.
The Maternity
Safety Strategy sets out the Department of Health and Social Cares ambition to
reward those who have taken action to improve maternity safety. NHS Resolution
supports this work through the Maternity Incentive Scheme (MIS), which
incentivises ten maternity safety actions across a range of areas.
The post
holders primary responsibility will be to oversee the effective delivery of the
Maternity Incentive Scheme and Ockenden response and action plan. However the
post holder will still be required to support general governance activity as
part of the Directorate Governance team, as required.
Interviews for this role are planned for Thursday 27th April 2023.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Support and provide guidance to all
staff within maternity service in relation to patient safety and clinical
governance and contribute to, and monitor effectiveness of, the maternity
clinical risk management strategy.
To attend the Trust complaints,
litigation, incident and pals meeting, and when required deputise for the
Maternity Quality & Safety Matron at the trust meetings as a midwifery
expert.
Working with the Clinical Director,
Associate Director of Midwifery, Womens and Childrens Risk and Governance
Manager, Obstetric Audit Lead and Trust Corporate Governance team / Trust
Compliance lead to ensure audit projects are prioritised and undertaken in a
timely manner.
The post holder will have
responsibility for coordinating and participation in audit projects relating to
the NHSR Maternity Standards and the Ockenden report recommendations/IEAs.
Lead work stream that directly feed
into compliance with the MIS Maternity safety actions/Ockenden such as ATAIN.
Work with the lead clinicians for
clinical risk within maternity, Professional Midwifery Advocates, Midwifery
matrons, Medical and midwifery staff to identify clinical risk issues and
implement changes in practice. Provide
feedback on incidents and progress the implementation of recommendations from
multidisciplinary meetings.
Promote and maintain cohesive working
relationships with obstetricians, neonatal team (medical and nursing)
anesthetists and other specialists.
Work autonomously within guidelines
and spheres of professional practice.
Support the implementation of recommendations from Government and
professional bodies in relation to maternity care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Support and provide guidance to all
staff within maternity service in relation to patient safety and clinical
governance and contribute to, and monitor effectiveness of, the maternity
clinical risk management strategy.
To attend the Trust complaints,
litigation, incident and pals meeting, and when required deputise for the
Maternity Quality & Safety Matron at the trust meetings as a midwifery
expert.
Working with the Clinical Director,
Associate Director of Midwifery, Womens and Childrens Risk and Governance
Manager, Obstetric Audit Lead and Trust Corporate Governance team / Trust
Compliance lead to ensure audit projects are prioritised and undertaken in a
timely manner.
The post holder will have
responsibility for coordinating and participation in audit projects relating to
the NHSR Maternity Standards and the Ockenden report recommendations/IEAs.
Lead work stream that directly feed
into compliance with the MIS Maternity safety actions/Ockenden such as ATAIN.
Work with the lead clinicians for
clinical risk within maternity, Professional Midwifery Advocates, Midwifery
matrons, Medical and midwifery staff to identify clinical risk issues and
implement changes in practice. Provide
feedback on incidents and progress the implementation of recommendations from
multidisciplinary meetings.
Promote and maintain cohesive working
relationships with obstetricians, neonatal team (medical and nursing)
anesthetists and other specialists.
Work autonomously within guidelines
and spheres of professional practice.
Support the implementation of recommendations from Government and
professional bodies in relation to maternity care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Midwifery)
- Degree in Midwifery studies or healthcare related subject
- Demonstrable CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years clinical post registration experience in Midwifery
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of guideline development
- Current clinical experience in acute hospital
- Evidence of implementing change in clinical practice
- Experience in audit and implementing evidence based care
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Ability to assess the work of the team, provide clear constructive feedback to the team in order to maintain and improve performance
- A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
- Ability to evaluate effectiveness of learing activities and identify how it could be improved
- Ability to delegate authority to people and monitor them against required outcomes
Desirable
- Experience of providing formal teaching development to staff/colleagues
- Experience of CNST agenda
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Sound clinical skills
- Ability to critically analyse data
- Ability to analyse problems and implement appropriate solutions
- Ability to negotiate and influence decision making
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of excellent documentation and written skills
- Ability to manage difficult situations effectively
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Good management of own and others time
- Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
- Ability to use initiative and make decisions
- Be able to formulate policies
- Ability to carry out audit and work within set time frames, working to priorities and deadlines of the Audit programme
- Strong IT skills of MS Word, Office and Excel to produce a report for presentation to clinical teams
- Maturity and self-awareness
- Creative, lateral thinker
- Have confident approach and the ability to instil confidence in others
- Enthusiastic, motivated and able to motivate others
- Calm and objective
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Ability to work across a number of clinical areas
- Be able to encourage and support staff in difficult circumstances
- Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect
Desirable
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
- Ability to identify how to manage risks and help others manage risks
- Be able to write complex reports
- Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Car driver with access to a car.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Midwifery)
- Degree in Midwifery studies or healthcare related subject
- Demonstrable CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years clinical post registration experience in Midwifery
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience of guideline development
- Current clinical experience in acute hospital
- Evidence of implementing change in clinical practice
- Experience in audit and implementing evidence based care
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Ability to assess the work of the team, provide clear constructive feedback to the team in order to maintain and improve performance
- A good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS
- Ability to evaluate effectiveness of learing activities and identify how it could be improved
- Ability to delegate authority to people and monitor them against required outcomes
Desirable
- Experience of providing formal teaching development to staff/colleagues
- Experience of CNST agenda
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Sound clinical skills
- Ability to critically analyse data
- Ability to analyse problems and implement appropriate solutions
- Ability to negotiate and influence decision making
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of excellent documentation and written skills
- Ability to manage difficult situations effectively
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Good management of own and others time
- Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
- Ability to use initiative and make decisions
- Be able to formulate policies
- Ability to carry out audit and work within set time frames, working to priorities and deadlines of the Audit programme
- Strong IT skills of MS Word, Office and Excel to produce a report for presentation to clinical teams
- Maturity and self-awareness
- Creative, lateral thinker
- Have confident approach and the ability to instil confidence in others
- Enthusiastic, motivated and able to motivate others
- Calm and objective
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Ability to work across a number of clinical areas
- Be able to encourage and support staff in difficult circumstances
- Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact with dignity and respect
Desirable
- Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly
- Ability to identify how to manage risks and help others manage risks
- Be able to write complex reports
- Able to recognise own limits and work within those limits of competence
- Ability to support others in maintaining health, safety and security
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Car driver with access to a car.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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