Job summary
We are looking for an innovative, highly motivated, senior midwife with significant experience and a proven track record as a credible midwifery leader.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a high level knowledge and understanding of the local, regional and national maternity agendas and demonstrate their previous involvement in supporting the delivery of key elements, including Saving Babies' Lives, Maternity Incentive Scheme, CQC preparedness, quality and safety governance and maternity transformation.
Bradford Maternity Service is proud to serve a diverse and often complex community, and applicants must have a keen interest and commitment to improving services that truly reflect and represent the local communities with a strong focus on reducing inequalities.
Main duties of the job
- As part of the Clinical Service Unit (CSU) leadership team, to support the Director of Midwifery (DOM) in providing leadership and strategic direction to the maternity and gynaecology service.
- The post holder will be a key member of the CSU management team, responsible for the delivery of clinical and professional standards and the development of midwifery and nursing leadership capacity within the CSU.
- Through strong clinical leadership and effective management the Head of Midwifery (HOM) will support the Associate Deputy Director of Midwifery and Matrons to promote and deliver excellence in midwifery and nursing care maintaining and continually improving clinical standards evidenced by achievement of key quality performance indicators.
- The post holder will lead on a portfolio of work identified and delegated by the Director of Midwifery (see organisational chart)
- The HOM will have a key role in supporting the Director of Midwifery and Clinical Director, to deliver the Clinical Governance programme for the CSU leading on key aspects of the Quality and Safety agenda
- The post holder will deputise for the Director of Midwifery when necessary, undertaking any responsibilities, as delegated, including representing maternity services at Trust Academy and Board level as required..
- The post holder will represent the Trust and the Director of Midwifery at Local Maternity System (LMS), regional and national level as required.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with the minimum of supervision and co-ordinate their activities in order to ensure that an efficient service is provided.
- The post holder will have line management responsibility for the Associate Deputy Director of Midwifery, Matron for Quality and Safety and Matron for Transformation.
- The post holder will participate in the Senior Midwife on Call rota.
- The post holder may be requested to be part of the Trust Senior Manager on call rota, and would be expected to be part of an on call roster, covering an identified shift in line with the current agreed on call process.
- Provide leadership and support and contribute to the strategic direction of the CSU, ensuring the delivery of high quality safe, effective, harm free person-centred care consistent with the Trust values, the Trusts Quality Strategy and Care Strategy using available resources effectively and efficiently, and supporting achievement of the Trusts vision and strategic objectives.
- The post holder is expected to function at a senior level within the CSU, proactively finding solutions to resolve highly complex issues in accordance with professional standards, agreed Trust objectives, targets, quality standards and resource constraints.
- Be responsible and accountable to the Director of Midwifery for delivering professional and operational leadership of Midwifery and Nursing within the CSU, including devising, implementing and reviewing strategies for the development of clinical practice, education, and management and quality issues.
- The post holder will be the delegated lead for a portfolio including safety, quality and patient experience, responsible for development and application of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance procedures and to benchmark against best practice requirements
See uploaded job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with the minimum of supervision and co-ordinate their activities in order to ensure that an efficient service is provided.
- The post holder will have line management responsibility for the Associate Deputy Director of Midwifery, Matron for Quality and Safety and Matron for Transformation.
- The post holder will participate in the Senior Midwife on Call rota.
- The post holder may be requested to be part of the Trust Senior Manager on call rota, and would be expected to be part of an on call roster, covering an identified shift in line with the current agreed on call process.
- Provide leadership and support and contribute to the strategic direction of the CSU, ensuring the delivery of high quality safe, effective, harm free person-centred care consistent with the Trust values, the Trusts Quality Strategy and Care Strategy using available resources effectively and efficiently, and supporting achievement of the Trusts vision and strategic objectives.
- The post holder is expected to function at a senior level within the CSU, proactively finding solutions to resolve highly complex issues in accordance with professional standards, agreed Trust objectives, targets, quality standards and resource constraints.
- Be responsible and accountable to the Director of Midwifery for delivering professional and operational leadership of Midwifery and Nursing within the CSU, including devising, implementing and reviewing strategies for the development of clinical practice, education, and management and quality issues.
- The post holder will be the delegated lead for a portfolio including safety, quality and patient experience, responsible for development and application of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance procedures and to benchmark against best practice requirements
See uploaded job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undergo on the job training
- Relevant teaching experience
- Masters degree or relevant experience
- Experience of quality and risk management
- Experience of managing multi professional groups
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Minimum of 5 years senior NHS management experience in nursing or midwifery.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of key issues and drivers within the National Maternity Agenda
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing/midwifery practice.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management processes, safeguarding and infection control.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Midwife.
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Teaching Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of midwifery practice, policy and service delivery, acquired through specialist training or equivalent experiential learning.
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undergo on the job training
- Relevant teaching experience
- Masters degree or relevant experience
- Experience of quality and risk management
- Experience of managing multi professional groups
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Minimum of 5 years senior NHS management experience in nursing or midwifery.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of key issues and drivers within the National Maternity Agenda
- An understanding of audit and research based nursing/midwifery practice.
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk management processes, safeguarding and infection control.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Midwife.
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Teaching Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of midwifery practice, policy and service delivery, acquired through specialist training or equivalent experiential learning.
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
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).
