Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and inspirational midwifery leader to join the senior maternity leadership team at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust as the Quality and Safety matron.
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced midwife with a clear understanding of the quality and safety agenda for maternity and neonatal services. We are keen to hear from midwives with a passion and drive to lead whilst upholding our Trust values and behavior's and putting women and families at the center of service delivery.
You will be a compassionate leader with a passion for improving safety within maternity whilst ensuring that the quality of care women and their babies receive is exceptional. You will lead by example and be responsible for a team of midwives , inspiring them to drive forward improvements alongside the national ambition of the three year delivery plan.
Main duties of the job
- To lead and co-ordinate the maternity safety and quality team on all aspects of safety & quality improvement and assurance.
- Exhibit leadership behaviours that demonstrate respect, resilience, trust, enthusiasm and energy positively impacting on the culture of the workforce leading to a happy and safe workplace that is always improving.
- In a flexible leadership role provide clinical, professional and managerial leadership across the maternity service.
- To lead on assurance and ensure standards are met for all external regulatory organisations relating to the safety, quality and key performance indicators specifically for maternity.
- To ensure that evidence meets the requirements for NHS Resolution, CQC, HSIB, NHSI and other national standards.
- To lead on guidance for the maternity service in relation to external inspections from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and be responsible for the maintenance of consistently high standards within the service.
About us
The maternity service is a forward thinking dynamic service that strives for the best for the families we look after. We work collaboratively with colleagues in Bath and Swindon who form part of our Local Maternity and Neonatal System and we are clinically supported by trusts within the Wessex region.
Salisbury is a well-established acute Trust with a track record of high performance and provide a broad range of services for the populations served by Wiltshire, Dorset and West Hampshire CCGS, alongside highly regarded specialist services with excellent clinical networks both locally and nationally. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4,000 staff. We offer excellent staff benefits including an onsite day nursery and holiday play scheme, an onsite staff club with 2 indoor heated swimming pools and a fully equipped gym. Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and person specification attached for the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and person specification attached for the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post
- Masters level qualification relevant to the role or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to Masters level is acceptable, willingness to learn at Master's level will also be acceptable.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Knowledge
Essential
- A sound understanding of National Midwifery and Patient Agendas and ability to apply these to the role
- Up to date and evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- oFull understanding of the quality and safety agenda for maternity and neonatal services
Experience
Essential
- Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands.
- A proven track record of operational service leadership
- Demonstrate a strong sense of personal and team accountability
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners
Desirable
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
- Evidence of experience of conflict resolution
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of strategic thinking related to clinical improvement objectives.
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures
- Ability to escalate when necessary
- A commitment to improving women services
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
Communication
Essential
- Strong relationship development and leadership skills with senior leadership and management team, peers and direct reports
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post
- Masters level qualification relevant to the role or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to Masters level is acceptable, willingness to learn at Master's level will also be acceptable.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Knowledge
Essential
- A sound understanding of National Midwifery and Patient Agendas and ability to apply these to the role
- Up to date and evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- oFull understanding of the quality and safety agenda for maternity and neonatal services
Experience
Essential
- Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands.
- A proven track record of operational service leadership
- Demonstrate a strong sense of personal and team accountability
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners
Desirable
- A good understanding of the changing NHS environment
- Evidence of experience of conflict resolution
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of strategic thinking related to clinical improvement objectives.
- Well-developed leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures
- Ability to escalate when necessary
- A commitment to improving women services
- High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
Communication
Essential
- Strong relationship development and leadership skills with senior leadership and management team, peers and direct reports
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).
