Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the world-class maternity team in permanent position with the, at one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition for innovation. If you are committed to contributing to a team delivering excellence in maternity and neonatal care and have the desire to pursue a rewarding career, then UCLH maternity services are the place for you. You will be joining an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated multidisciplinary team working within a centre of excellence for maternity service delivery.
Situated in central London, there is an easy commute to all major train stations and excellent tube links. You'll be perfectly positioned outside work too, as we're located right in the heart of London's West End.Please be aware that this vacancy may close before the currently listed closing date. Therefore, if you intend to apply for this post, you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Main duties of the job
We have a busy level three unit with close links to the other UCLH specialist hospitals such as Great Ormond Street Hospital. Our maternity unit cares for approximately 6,000 births per year, and we have a co-located midwifery-led birth centre delivering 1000 births per year. We look after a diverse population for whom we offer an individualised service. We are committed to the promotion of normality and at the forefront of innovation, being one of the first London Trusts to train midwives to offer acupuncture in Labour. Our first-class service is reflected in the positive feedback we receive, and many women outside our catchment area choose to come and give birth here with us at UCLH. We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement and have commissioned links with City, Southbank, and Kings College Universities.
All communication is via email where a valid address is provided; please take care when you enter your email address. We value and promote diversity and equality in the workplace.For further details please contact:Maryam Tat Inpatient Matron 07976512896 maryam.tat@nhs.netConstance Mvududu Deputy Matron Labour Ward 07773217919 constance.mvududu@nhs.net
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Educated to Degree Level or working towards Masters
- Neonatal course of relevant experience
Desirable
- Leadership or Management Qualification
- PMA trained
Experience
Essential
- Midwifery Experience
- Substantial experience of teaching and mentoring more junior staff
Desirable
- Operational Management experience in acute hospital setting
- Experience of undertaking research
- SSSA
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Able to meaningfully engage with stakeholders.
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately.
- Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients.
- Demonstrating awareness of maternity related clinical governance
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to manage a large staffing group and deal with complex staffing issues
- Demonstrable organisational and planning skills
- Able to make decisions under pressure.
- Up to date knowledge of professional nursing and midwifery issues
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Able to prioritise complex demands as required.
- Able to manage a range of staff groups.
- Able to act as a visible clinical leader.
- Able to network professionally within the organisation as well as externally.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Educated to Degree Level or working towards Masters
- Neonatal course of relevant experience
Desirable
- Leadership or Management Qualification
- PMA trained
Experience
Essential
- Midwifery Experience
- Substantial experience of teaching and mentoring more junior staff
Desirable
- Operational Management experience in acute hospital setting
- Experience of undertaking research
- SSSA
Communication
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Able to meaningfully engage with stakeholders.
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Able to communicate sensitively and appropriately.
- Able to challenge clinical decisions in the best interest of patients.
- Demonstrating awareness of maternity related clinical governance
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Able to manage a large staffing group and deal with complex staffing issues
- Demonstrable organisational and planning skills
- Able to make decisions under pressure.
- Up to date knowledge of professional nursing and midwifery issues
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Able to prioritise complex demands as required.
- Able to manage a range of staff groups.
- Able to act as a visible clinical leader.
- Able to network professionally within the organisation as well as externally.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College London Hospital
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
