Recruitment and Retention Lead [Midwifery]

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 08 May 2024

Job summary

To have responsibility for and lead on the recruitment for Midwifery and Support Workers at University Hospitals Sussex including open days, assessments centre and provide professional advice and guidance on registration and training.

In conjunction with the Assistant Chief Nurse and Head of Workforce Resourcing, develop and monitor the Recruitment and Retention strategy for the Trust related to Nursing and Midwifery.

In conjunction with the Head of Workforce Resourcing, plan and organise internal and external recruitment events and monitor and track their effectiveness.

To work closely with the education team and external stakeholders to seek new initiatives for nurse/ midwives recruitment and retention projects.

To engage with the divisional Midwifery teams championing involvement, integration and support for the recruitment and retention processes.

To be visible in clinical areas to maintain clinical credibility and maintain NMC registration for revalidation purposes.

To assist in developing an on-going retention plan with the Director of Midwifery and Head of Midwifery.

To implement targeted projects to reduce the initial underlying midwifery vacancy factor.

** For further information on joining our Maternity team at UHSussex please view www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/maternity-jobs **

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the Assistant Chief Nurse and Head of Workforce Resourcing, develop and monitor the Recruitment and Retention strategy for the Trust related to Nursing and Midwifery.

In conjunction with the Head of Workforce Resourcing, plan and organise internal and external recruitment events and monitor and track their effectiveness.

To work closely with the education team and external stakeholders to seek new initiatives for nurse/ midwives recruitment and retention projects.

To engage with the divisional Midwifery teams championing involvement, integration and support for the recruitment and retention processes.

To be visible in clinical areas to maintain clinical credibility and maintain NMC registration for revalidation purposes.

To assist in developing an on-going retention plan with the Director of Midwifery and Head of Midwifery.

To implement targeted projects to reduce the initial underlying midwifery vacancy factor.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Date posted

24 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£48,526 to £54,619 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

279-6226573-APR24

Job locations

Cross-Site: RSCH (Brighton), PRH (Haywards Heath), WGH (Worthing), SRH (Chichester)

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

In conjunction with the Assistant Chief Nurse and Head of Workforce Resourcing, develop and monitor the Recruitment and Retention strategy for the Trust related to Nursing and Midwifery.

In conjunction with the Head of Workforce Resourcing, plan and organise internal and external recruitment events and monitor and track their effectiveness.

To work closely with the education team and external stakeholders to seek new initiatives for nurse/ midwives recruitment and retention projects.

To engage with the divisional Midwifery teams championing involvement, integration and support for the recruitment and retention processes.

To be visible in clinical areas to maintain clinical credibility and maintain NMC registration for revalidation purposes

To assist in developing an on-going retention plan with the Director of Midwifery and Head of Midwifery

To implement targeted projects to reduce the initial underlying midwifery vacancy factor.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In conjunction with the Assistant Chief Nurse and Head of Workforce Resourcing, develop and monitor the Recruitment and Retention strategy for the Trust related to Nursing and Midwifery.

In conjunction with the Head of Workforce Resourcing, plan and organise internal and external recruitment events and monitor and track their effectiveness.

To work closely with the education team and external stakeholders to seek new initiatives for nurse/ midwives recruitment and retention projects.

To engage with the divisional Midwifery teams championing involvement, integration and support for the recruitment and retention processes.

To be visible in clinical areas to maintain clinical credibility and maintain NMC registration for revalidation purposes

To assist in developing an on-going retention plan with the Director of Midwifery and Head of Midwifery

To implement targeted projects to reduce the initial underlying midwifery vacancy factor.

Person Specification

Essential

Band 7/ Above
Midwifery Degree
Leadership experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Essential

Band 7/ Above
Midwifery Degree
Leadership experience

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).