Job summary
Are you passionate about shaping the future
of maternity and neonatal care for mothers, babies, and families in South
Tyneside & Sunderland?
South Tyneside and Sunderland Maternity and
Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic
Lead. This role is ideal for someone committed to improving maternity and
neonatal services and engaging with women, birthing people and families from
the diverse communities in our area. While the role requires some flexibility
with time, we understand the importance of balancing other commitments, including
work and parenting, and will accommodate these wherever possible.
An essential requirement is that
you can demonstrate that you have used Maternity and/or Neonatal Services as a
service user or have experience of working regularly with new/ expectant
parents and are not employed by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust.
Main duties of the job
What is a MNVP?
An MNVP listens to the experiences of women, birthing people and families, and brings together service users, staff and other stakeholders to plan, review and improve maternity and neonatal care.
MNVPs ensure that service users voices are at the heart of decision-making in maternity and neonatal services by being embedded within the leadership of provider trusts and feeding into the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS).
This influences improvements in safety, quality, and experience of maternity and neonatal care.
Commitment
You would normally be expected to spend 3-4 days per month on MNVP work and will be remunerated at a rate of £150 per day(Paid as expenses)
As Lead for the NHS, you are independent from the Trust.
The role will be offered for a two-year period.
Interested?
Please contact Vikki Smith, Consultant Midwife, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust for further information:
vikki.smith13@nhs.net
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. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
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. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of maternity and
neonatal care for mothers, babies, and families in South Tyneside & Sunderland?
South Tyneside and Sunderland Maternity and Neonatal Voices
Partnership (MNVP) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lead. This role is
ideal for someone committed to improving maternity and neonatal services and
engaging with women, birthing people and families from the diverse communities
in our area. While the role requires some flexibility with time, we understand
the importance of balancing other commitments, including work and parenting,
and will accommodate these wherever possible.
An essential requirement is that
you can demonstrate that you have used Maternity and/or Neonatal Services as a
service user or have experience of working regularly with pregnant or new
parents and are not employed by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of maternity and
neonatal care for mothers, babies, and families in South Tyneside & Sunderland?
South Tyneside and Sunderland Maternity and Neonatal Voices
Partnership (MNVP) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lead. This role is
ideal for someone committed to improving maternity and neonatal services and
engaging with women, birthing people and families from the diverse communities
in our area. While the role requires some flexibility with time, we understand
the importance of balancing other commitments, including work and parenting,
and will accommodate these wherever possible.
An essential requirement is that
you can demonstrate that you have used Maternity and/or Neonatal Services as a
service user or have experience of working regularly with pregnant or new
parents and are not employed by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No Qualifications required, please leave blank
Desirable
- No Qualifications required, please leave blank
Experience
Essential
- A genuine desire to improve maternity outcomes for all service users
- Able to demonstrate that you have used Maternity and/or Neonatal Services as a service user or have experience of working regularly with pregnant or new parents and are not employed by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Ability to show leadership and manage and coordinate service users.
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams, in partnership with and supporting others.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Clear communicator with writing and presentation skills.
- Capable of constructing and delivering clear information/instructions to service users/providers
- The ability to listen and keep meetings on track.
- Have an approachable, measured, calm and efficient manner.
- Ability to share information and communicate digitally.
- Ability to listen to others and express own view clearly and succinctly.
- Have empathy for others.
- Ability to articulate a patient experience beyond personal experience where necessary.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and good use of IT systems and software programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Understanding, (and/or a willingness to learn/undertake training) of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
- Lived experience of NHS maternity and/or neonatal care and passionate about developing the quality of care.
- Having knowledge and understanding of local women and birthing people's diverse needs.
- Skills and enthusiasm in networking, connecting and building relationships to work in partnership with service users and professionals.
- Ability to review feedback and identify key themes and issues in written or verbal form as appropriate.
- Strong organisational skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Positive and flexible approach to work.
- Commitment to (and understanding of) equality and diversity related to opportunities and good relationships.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No Qualifications required, please leave blank
Desirable
- No Qualifications required, please leave blank
Experience
Essential
- A genuine desire to improve maternity outcomes for all service users
- Able to demonstrate that you have used Maternity and/or Neonatal Services as a service user or have experience of working regularly with pregnant or new parents and are not employed by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Ability to show leadership and manage and coordinate service users.
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams, in partnership with and supporting others.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Clear communicator with writing and presentation skills.
- Capable of constructing and delivering clear information/instructions to service users/providers
- The ability to listen and keep meetings on track.
- Have an approachable, measured, calm and efficient manner.
- Ability to share information and communicate digitally.
- Ability to listen to others and express own view clearly and succinctly.
- Have empathy for others.
- Ability to articulate a patient experience beyond personal experience where necessary.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and good use of IT systems and software programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Understanding, (and/or a willingness to learn/undertake training) of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
- Lived experience of NHS maternity and/or neonatal care and passionate about developing the quality of care.
- Having knowledge and understanding of local women and birthing people's diverse needs.
- Skills and enthusiasm in networking, connecting and building relationships to work in partnership with service users and professionals.
- Ability to review feedback and identify key themes and issues in written or verbal form as appropriate.
- Strong organisational skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Positive and flexible approach to work.
- Commitment to (and understanding of) equality and diversity related to opportunities and good relationships.
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.
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