Job summary
This integral position is part of the senior leadership team within the Care Group and works under the direction of the Care Group Senior Leadership Team with professional accountability to the Chief Nurse. The main purpose of the role is to provide leadership, guidance and support to all nursing and midwifery staff within maternity and neonatal services. The post holder will lead the quality governance, risk management and patient experience for Maternity ensuring safe effective care is consistently delivered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is accountable for ensuring the appropriate management and leadership of the midwifery teams, holding Deputy Head of Midwifery, Consultant midwife, Matrons, specialist nurses, ward and department leaders as well as clinical practitioners to account to ensure that organisational performance and national standards and quality indicators are monitored and appropriate action is taken according to results.
This role encompasses the development of services through the implementation of innovative strategies to ensure an empowered workforce at all levels that is fit for purpose and equipped to deliver excellence in care standards, including securing the workforce for the future
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered midwife with the NMC with evidence of personal and professional commitment to CPD in line with revalidation requirements
- Demonstratable up to date clinical expertise and expert proven knowledge of maternity services
- Educated to a Masters Level in healthcare related subject or holds a degree with a deadline for completion of further studies at Masters level
- Holds or willing to work towards a recognised management qualification and has undertaken substantial leadership development
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of operational service management at a senior level in an acute hospital environment
- Experience in a senior midwifery leadership position at a band 8a or above
- Demonstration and evidence of personal professional development
Desirable
- Experience of leading strategic/cross Trust changes
- Experience in preparing Business Cases
- Experience of working at strategic or regional levels
- Experience or presenting to Trust Board
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered midwife with the NMC with evidence of personal and professional commitment to CPD in line with revalidation requirements
- Demonstratable up to date clinical expertise and expert proven knowledge of maternity services
- Educated to a Masters Level in healthcare related subject or holds a degree with a deadline for completion of further studies at Masters level
- Holds or willing to work towards a recognised management qualification and has undertaken substantial leadership development
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of operational service management at a senior level in an acute hospital environment
- Experience in a senior midwifery leadership position at a band 8a or above
- Demonstration and evidence of personal professional development
Desirable
- Experience of leading strategic/cross Trust changes
- Experience in preparing Business Cases
- Experience of working at strategic or regional levels
- Experience or presenting to Trust Board
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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