Job summary
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is looking for
a motivated and enthusiastic experienced Midwife to provide clinical leadership
to our Maternity department. The Triage manager will work a combination
of both clinical and management days to support the department with your leadership
and clinical expertise.
Approximately 5,400 women each year
choose to birth at Mid-Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. We provide antenatal,
intrapartum and postnatal care across the Wakefield district and North
Kirklees. We offer four choices of place of birth: home, freestanding birth
centre at Dewsbury District Hospital, alongside birth centre and consultant-led
delivery suite in Wakefield
At Mid Yorkshire we are
continuing to implement the National maternity Transformation Programme
alongside our colleagues in the local maternity System (LMS) the Maternity
Voices Partnership (MVP) and other community partners
We have recently successfully implemented the unique safety too for Triage,
Birmingham Symptom Specific Obstetric Triage System which enables midwives to see women promptly and confidently support clinical care priorities. And as a
CQC rated Good Maternity service we look forward to continue to improve
Additional clinic hours can be given to make this a full-time post if preferred.
If you would like to make a difference to our
maternity services, women and their families, then we would like to hear from
you
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for effective and smooth running of the 4 bedded triage department, this service runs 24 hours per day and 7 days a week.
The manager will bring a positive risk culture that promotes the safety and well being of women and families.
In return we offer
A robust onboarding and induction programme
A supported development personalised plan
Excellent training programme including relevant courses commissioned
from specialist providers
Full and part-time options in a Trust working towards the principles of
Flex for the Future, with a range of flexible working opportunities
A dynamic & supportive multidisciplinary team in which to work.
Access to support from our dedicated Professional Midwifery Advocacy
team.
Inclusive approach to ongoing career and development opportunities
within the Trust.
MYTT commitment to staff health and wellbeing programmes
Excellent transport links within the North of England with close proximity to both Leeds & Manchester.
If you are an experienced Midwife who would like to make a
difference to our maternity services, women and their families, then we would
like to hear from you.
If you have a passion for excellence, then Mid Yorkshire is the Trust
for you!
Please contact Sarah Brennan Maternity Matron for further information email: s.brennan@nhs.net
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- To ensure the Triage department runs effectively and smoothly 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. To create an environment that ensures a positive risk culture that promotes the safety of women and their families
- To provide professional and managerial leadership, support and direction for all staff employed within the Triage department.
- To delegate lead roles to the core team and to be responsible for ensuring these roles are supported and carried out effectively.
- To undertake to oversee continual improvement of the service in response to National directives in line with Clinical Governance principles and continuous quality improvements of patient care.
- Contribute to strategic direction, business planning, project work and commissioning of services.
- To provide Midwifery leadership, advice and support to all Midwives employed within the Trust, ensuring excellence in practice within the statute as promulgated by the NMC and Department of Health.
- To work in partnership with the Trust Risk Management Team.
- To maintain, manage and develop a safe environment for staff patients and visitors and adhere to the Trust Risk Management Policy.
- To ensure accurate timely data is collected, by overseeing the databases, and staff training requirements for these
Staff Management
- Ensure that the area has a robust training programme for staff and that
Mandatory requirements are met.
- Ensure all staff have an annual appraisal in line with Trust policy.
- Participate in developing multidisciplinary/mandatory training sessions,
and ensure trainers are available for these
- To actively manage attendance of all staff
- To actively participate in the recruitment and retention of staff
promoting a dynamic working environment.
- To teach, educate and develop groups of staff to give support and
professional advice and guidance on policy or service changes.
- To meet with the patients and their families to give advise on
professional issues.
- To support and offer guidance to the multidisciplinary team involved in adverse
health care events.
- To ensure staff have valid registration documents PREP and remain
professionally credible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- To ensure the Triage department runs effectively and smoothly 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. To create an environment that ensures a positive risk culture that promotes the safety of women and their families
- To provide professional and managerial leadership, support and direction for all staff employed within the Triage department.
- To delegate lead roles to the core team and to be responsible for ensuring these roles are supported and carried out effectively.
- To undertake to oversee continual improvement of the service in response to National directives in line with Clinical Governance principles and continuous quality improvements of patient care.
- Contribute to strategic direction, business planning, project work and commissioning of services.
- To provide Midwifery leadership, advice and support to all Midwives employed within the Trust, ensuring excellence in practice within the statute as promulgated by the NMC and Department of Health.
- To work in partnership with the Trust Risk Management Team.
- To maintain, manage and develop a safe environment for staff patients and visitors and adhere to the Trust Risk Management Policy.
- To ensure accurate timely data is collected, by overseeing the databases, and staff training requirements for these
Staff Management
- Ensure that the area has a robust training programme for staff and that
Mandatory requirements are met.
- Ensure all staff have an annual appraisal in line with Trust policy.
- Participate in developing multidisciplinary/mandatory training sessions,
and ensure trainers are available for these
- To actively manage attendance of all staff
- To actively participate in the recruitment and retention of staff
promoting a dynamic working environment.
- To teach, educate and develop groups of staff to give support and
professional advice and guidance on policy or service changes.
- To meet with the patients and their families to give advise on
professional issues.
- To support and offer guidance to the multidisciplinary team involved in adverse
health care events.
- To ensure staff have valid registration documents PREP and remain
professionally credible.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial proven post registration experience, in all areas
Desirable
- Professional midwifery Advocate
skills and abilities
Essential
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Lead, influence and motivate others
- Incorporate high quality evidence in women centred care
- Demonstrate an understanding of the current public health agenda
Desirable
- Research and audit awareness
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of ongoing Professional development
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Evidence of management training
Desirable
- First level degree or evidence of working towards a degree
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinically related subject management related subject
- Previous management experience
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability
- Lead, influence and motivate others
- Influence and lead service development and delivery
- Function and contribute effectively to Trust wide initiatives
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with difficult situations
- Optimistic
- Energetic
- Creative
- Flexible
- Visionary
- Women focused approach to care and services
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication stills
- Displays professional integrity and credibility
- Ability to network within the Trust and externally
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to Access all Trust sites
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial proven post registration experience, in all areas
Desirable
- Professional midwifery Advocate
skills and abilities
Essential
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Lead, influence and motivate others
- Incorporate high quality evidence in women centred care
- Demonstrate an understanding of the current public health agenda
Desirable
- Research and audit awareness
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of ongoing Professional development
- Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing
- Evidence of management training
Desirable
- First level degree or evidence of working towards a degree
- Evidence of post graduate study in clinically related subject management related subject
- Previous management experience
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy and an understanding of professional accountability
- Lead, influence and motivate others
- Influence and lead service development and delivery
- Function and contribute effectively to Trust wide initiatives
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with difficult situations
- Optimistic
- Energetic
- Creative
- Flexible
- Visionary
- Women focused approach to care and services
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication stills
- Displays professional integrity and credibility
- Ability to network within the Trust and externally
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to Access all Trust sites
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).
