Job summary
We're looking for an exceptional, inspirational, dynamic and highly experienced senior midwife whose role is key to lead and support midwifery practice. You will be the lead for midwifery led care, providing expert clinical knowledge and practice; this will include working across the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS), supporting choice and personalisation, and improving choice, quality and midwifery care.
You will have an in-depth expert knowledge in midwifery practice, being clinically credible and transformational in your approach as a midwifery leader. You will negotiate, problem solve, think strategically and be able to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. This is our first consultant midwife post and you will have autonomy in implementing this new role, embedding this within the organisation and developing midwifery led care and public health.
Main duties of the job
There are four distinct role functions of the consultant midwife:
- Expert practice
- Professional leadership and consultancy
- Education, training and professional development
- Research, audit and evaluation, practice and service development
You will have the responsibility for working in close partnership with the Director of Midwifery, Lead Consultant Obstetrician, Matrons (Inpatient and Outpatient), midwives and other medical staff. The Consultant Midwife has a specific role in leading on initiatives and developing strategies to promote optimum health and well-being for women in the pre conception and the maternity pathway.
About us
We are an innovative, forward thinking and friendly maternity service, with a very exciting future. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey leading us to our brand new hospital.
You'll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.
Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership; facilitate practitioners to improve their practice and maintain competence
- Support and guide the team
- Actively contribute to strategic planning of services
- Lead the implementation of midwifery research and practice to enhance the body of midwifery knowledge
- Actively participate in clinical audit and the development of evidence-based clinical standards of care. Ensure that recommendations from the various National Service Frameworks (NSF) that relate to women and childrens well-being, in particular the NSF for Women and Children, Standard 11, NICE, MBRRACE and The Royal Colleges are incorporated into local practice.
- Audit practice and service; evaluate maternity care and service provision and develop appropriate service to meet the needs of diverse groups [populations]
- Share expertise and acts as a resource both internally and externally with health and social care
For more information please see our recruitment candidate pack.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership; facilitate practitioners to improve their practice and maintain competence
- Support and guide the team
- Actively contribute to strategic planning of services
- Lead the implementation of midwifery research and practice to enhance the body of midwifery knowledge
- Actively participate in clinical audit and the development of evidence-based clinical standards of care. Ensure that recommendations from the various National Service Frameworks (NSF) that relate to women and childrens well-being, in particular the NSF for Women and Children, Standard 11, NICE, MBRRACE and The Royal Colleges are incorporated into local practice.
- Audit practice and service; evaluate maternity care and service provision and develop appropriate service to meet the needs of diverse groups [populations]
- Share expertise and acts as a resource both internally and externally with health and social care
For more information please see our recruitment candidate pack.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Master's Degree / Degree in health related subject
Desirable
- PhD or working towards
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Band 7 or above
- Proven track record of leadership
- Project management or change management experience
- Evidence of innovative practice and evidence of involvement in research and audit
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of strategic influence on maternity services and understanding of Government initiatives
- Able to develop and deliver evidence-based care
- Demonstrates commitment to service improvement in clinical areas
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Master's Degree / Degree in health related subject
Desirable
- PhD or working towards
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Band 7 or above
- Proven track record of leadership
- Project management or change management experience
- Evidence of innovative practice and evidence of involvement in research and audit
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of strategic influence on maternity services and understanding of Government initiatives
- Able to develop and deliver evidence-based care
- Demonstrates commitment to service improvement in clinical areas
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
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).
