Job summary
An exciting opportunity to support the Heads of Midwifery in the development of the professional midwifery agenda by taking the lead on workstreams such as Infection prevention, maternity support worker development, learning from incidents roll out, development of action plans from Investigation reports, health and safety and education. The post holders will support NUH maternity Improvement journey by supporting both the HOM in Governance and in Workforce and Operations, rotating as required to gain experience and development opportunities.
This role will develop consistency of practice, high standards of care and innovation with a robust quality and safety focus. They will work in partnership with the Directorate and Divisional Senior Leadership Team to ensure the delivery and achievement of the maternity national and regional agenda objectives and contribute to the strategic policies for maternity services.
The posts are a key role in the senior midwifery leadership team and will support the Heads of Midwifery and Director of Midwifery to champion high quality, safe and compassionate care for women, birthing people and their families.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to and in partnership with the Head of Midwifery the post holder will ensure the effective implementation of a comprehensive and systematic approach to midwifery workforce developments reflecting Birthrate Plus methodology.
Support the Director of Midwifery/ Head of Midwifery in ensuring that all aspects of clinical risks relating to workforce are robustly and effectively managed.
Promote a just culture in which incident reporting and learning from incidents is accepted as "business as usual" and recognised as a vehicle for quality improvement and the provision of safe services.
Champion the continuous maternity service improvement cycle initiatives by developing programmes in partnership with the quality and safety teams and practice education team, including the Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) teams.
Educate, support, and advise senior managers and clinicians responsible for carrying out investigations of incidents and near misses including identification and implementation of action plans and ensure measures are in place to prevent incident recurrence.
To coordinate the monitoring and review of midwifery/maternity complaints, incidents and clinical risks relating to workforce. Developing, and monitoring action plans, in consultation with the Head of Midwifery.
Deputise for the Head of Midwifery as required.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- First Degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Management/Leadership qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent post basic training
- Leadership training/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Established Midwifery and Nursing leadership skills including human resources experience
- Substantial experience working operationally/clinically as a Senior Midwife
- Substantial experience of budgetary management at a senior level
- Significant experience of working within, and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Extensive experience of contributing to development of safe, effective and efficient midwifery care pathways, including analysis of critical incidents
Desirable
- Engagement in Regional/National developments in relation to maternity services.
Communication and Relationahip Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills
- In depth knowledge of current issues facing Maternity, Gynaecology and Neonatal services at a local and national level
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- First Degree or equivalent in health related subject
- Management/Leadership qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent post basic training
- Leadership training/qualification
Experience
Essential
- Established Midwifery and Nursing leadership skills including human resources experience
- Substantial experience working operationally/clinically as a Senior Midwife
- Substantial experience of budgetary management at a senior level
- Significant experience of working within, and leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Extensive experience of contributing to development of safe, effective and efficient midwifery care pathways, including analysis of critical incidents
Desirable
- Engagement in Regional/National developments in relation to maternity services.
Communication and Relationahip Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills
- In depth knowledge of current issues facing Maternity, Gynaecology and Neonatal services at a local and national level
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
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).