Job summary
We are looking for a Chair to lead our North Tees & Hartlepool Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) and help us review, shape and improve maternity services in Southampton.
The Maternity and Neonatal Voices partnership (MNVP) are an independently led group who work together to review and support local maternity and Neonatal services, listen to the voices of service users, co-produce the design and implementation of services and support the LMNS to provide quality assurance and surveillance across maternity services.
It is important to have an active MNVP which represents and supports those using the Maternity/ Neonatal Services and enable the services to improve.
An essential requirement is that you can demonstrate that you have used Maternity and/or Neonatal Services as a service user or have experience of working regularly with new/ expectant parents and are not employed by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust .
Main duties of the job
What is a MNVP?
An MNVP listens to the experiences of women, birthing people and families, and brings together service users, staff and other stakeholders to plan, review and improve maternity and neonatal care.
MNVPs ensure that service users voices are at the heart of decision-making in maternity and neonatal services by being embedded within the leadership of provider trusts and feeding into the Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS).
This influences improvements in safety, quality, and experience of maternity and neonatal care.
Commitment
You would normally be expected to spend 3-4 days per month on MNVP work and will be remunerated at a rate of £150 per day(Paid as expenses)
As Lead for the NHS, you are independent from the Trust.
The role will be offered for a two-year period.
Interested?
Please contact Hannah Matthews, Interim Head of Midwifery, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust for further information.
hannah.matthews16@nhs.net
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of maternity and neonatal care for mothers, babies, and families in North Tees & Hartlepool?
North Tees & Hartlepool Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lead. This role is ideal for someone committed to improving maternity and neonatal services and engaging with women, birthing people and families from the diverse communities in our area. While the role requires some flexibility with time, we understand the importance of balancing other commitments, including work and parenting, and will accommodate these wherever possible.
An essential requirement is that you can demonstrate that you have used Maternity and/or Neonatal Services as a service user or have experience of working regularly with pregnant or new parents and are not employed by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full duties of the role.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of maternity and neonatal care for mothers, babies, and families in North Tees & Hartlepool?
North Tees & Hartlepool Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Lead. This role is ideal for someone committed to improving maternity and neonatal services and engaging with women, birthing people and families from the diverse communities in our area. While the role requires some flexibility with time, we understand the importance of balancing other commitments, including work and parenting, and will accommodate these wherever possible.
An essential requirement is that you can demonstrate that you have used Maternity and/or Neonatal Services as a service user or have experience of working regularly with pregnant or new parents and are not employed by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A genuine desire to improve maternity outcomes for all service users
- Able to demonstrate that you have used Maternity and/or Neonatal Services as a service user or have experience of working regularly with pregnant or new parents and are not employed by North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Ability to show leadership and manage and coordinate service users.
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams, in partnership with and supporting others.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Clear communicator with writing and presentation skills.
- Capable of constructing and delivering clear information/instructions to service users/providers
- The ability to listen and keep meetings on track.
- Have an approachable, measured, calm and efficient manner.
- Ability to share information and communicate digitally.
- Ability to listen to others and express own view clearly and succinctly.
- Have empathy for others.
- Ability to articulate a patient experience beyond personal experience where necessary.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and good use of IT systems and software programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Understanding, (and/or a willingness to learn/undertake training) of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
- Lived experience of NHS maternity and/or neonatal care and passionate about developing the quality of care.
- Having knowledge and understanding of local women and birthing people's diverse needs.
- Skills and enthusiasm in networking, connecting and building relationships to work in partnership with service users and professionals.
- Ability to review feedback and identify key themes and issues in written or verbal form as appropriate
- Strong organisational skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Positive and flexible approach to work.
- Commitment to (and understanding of) equality and diversity related to opportunities and good relationships.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A genuine desire to improve maternity outcomes for all service users
- Able to demonstrate that you have used Maternity and/or Neonatal Services as a service user or have experience of working regularly with pregnant or new parents and are not employed by North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- Ability to show leadership and manage and coordinate service users.
Desirable
- Experience of working in teams, in partnership with and supporting others.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Clear communicator with writing and presentation skills.
- Capable of constructing and delivering clear information/instructions to service users/providers
- The ability to listen and keep meetings on track.
- Have an approachable, measured, calm and efficient manner.
- Ability to share information and communicate digitally.
- Ability to listen to others and express own view clearly and succinctly.
- Have empathy for others.
- Ability to articulate a patient experience beyond personal experience where necessary.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and good use of IT systems and software programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Understanding, (and/or a willingness to learn/undertake training) of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
- Lived experience of NHS maternity and/or neonatal care and passionate about developing the quality of care.
- Having knowledge and understanding of local women and birthing people's diverse needs.
- Skills and enthusiasm in networking, connecting and building relationships to work in partnership with service users and professionals.
- Ability to review feedback and identify key themes and issues in written or verbal form as appropriate
- Strong organisational skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Positive and flexible approach to work.
- Commitment to (and understanding of) equality and diversity related to opportunities and good relationships.
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
