4231 - Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA)

Job summary

The interview date for this role will be 3rd January 2025.

Are you passionate about improving maternity care and supporting midwives? Join our dedicated team at Barnsley Hospital as a Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA). In this pivotal role, you will use the A-EQUIP (Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement) approach to enhance the performance and experiences of our midwives and the women they care for.

As part of our high-quality, evidence-based maternity care department, you will coordinate the PMA team, ensuring they fulfill their duties effectively. You will promote regular restorative clinical supervision sessions, fostering a culture of openness and professional resilience. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with local quality & safety, governance, and practice development teams, and network with PMAs across South Yorkshire Bassetlaw LMNS and beyond.

We are looking for a visionary leader with proven midwifery experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of the A-EQUIP model. Your ability to inspire and mentor a team, share best practices, and support quality improvement initiatives will be crucial.

This role may require occasional travel to other sites within the region. If you are ready to make a significant impact on maternity care and support our midwives, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As the Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA), you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of maternity care at Barnsley Hospital. Your primary purpose will be to support midwives using the A-EQUIP (Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement) model, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional resilience, and high-quality care for women.

You will coordinate the PMA team, ensuring they effectively fulfill their duties and promote regular restorative clinical supervision sessions. Your leadership will be instrumental in embedding a culture of openness, reflection, and accountability among midwives. Collaborating with local quality & safety, governance, and practice development teams, you will provide professional advice and support quality improvement initiatives.

We seek a visionary leader with proven midwifery experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of the A-EQUIP model. Your ability to inspire and mentor a team, share best practices, and support midwives in advocating for women will be key to your success.

Working with us means being part of a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based maternity care. If you are passionate about making a significant impact on maternity services and supporting midwives, we invite you to join us and contribute to our mission of excellence in maternity care.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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