Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to fulfil the role of Specialist Midwife for Safer Maternity Care, the post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate the implementation of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle, the Maternal Care Bundle and any subsequent National Maternity safety drivers which may supersede or complimentimprovements in maternal and new born health.
The role will work collaboratively with other specialist Midwives who contribute to quality and safety as well as department managers and consultants to develop quality improvements to contribute to the implementation of these work streams.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, both internal and external, communicating with agencies and user representatives. The successful candidate will be a representative on external forums when required, collating information in the required format, uploading data into the NHS Futures platform, ensuring that data can be easily accessed by key stakeholders.
As a Specialist Midwife you will represent the service and present the progress withSBLCBV3 at West Yorkshire and Harrogate (WY&H) Local Maternity Neonatal System (LMNS) level, Yorkshire and Humber Maternity Neonatal Network and National level where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Director to deliver the National Maternity Agenda relating to improving the safety of maternity care.
Provide a clinical lead and role model to the midwifery and obstetric team in the delivery of the preterm birth pathway.
Identify gaps in learning and implementation of all aspects of SBLCBV3 and the Maternal Care Bundle
- Measure and present all standards of the SBLCBV3 and the Maternal Care Bundle
- Work in collaboration with all relevant MDT members to have oversight of compliance to all elements of the SBLCBV3 and the Maternal Care Bundle
- Represent the service at LMNS/Regional and National level, specifically in relation to implementation of SBLCBV3 and the Maternal Care Bundle.Please see the job description for full details of the main duties of the job.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see person specification and job description for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see person specification and job description for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Relevant Health Related Degree with evidence of recent further professional development
- Teaching qualification or experience mentoring students 997, SLIPs, FLIP
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Quality Improvement training
- Education at Master' level or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication skill
- Indepth understanding of Saving babies Lives Care Bundle v 3 and the Maternal Care Bundle
- Sound knowledge of the professional agenda in relation to preterm birth
- Engaged in the local quality improvement process with proven skills, tools and experience
- Confident and experienced in challenging existing systems/protocols
Desirable
- Credible inspirational leader with experience of implementing change
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate evidence of multi disciplinary team working
- Ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate resilience
- Recognise and value the contribution of others within the multidisciplinary team.
- Competent in the use of IT and computer skills, word processing and report writing
- Evidence of skills in decision making, diplomacy and negotiation and conflict resolution
- Ability to prioritise workload and multi-task.
- Evidence of excellent record keeping
Desirable
- Competent in the use of databases and spreadsheets
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS Midwifery experience
- Previous experience in managing/leading change in practice
- Evidence of learning and development in line with NMC Revalidation requirements
- Knowledge of risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of research-based practice
- Research and audit experience
- Currently holds a similar role or previous experience in practice development education/project planning
- Management experience
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of personal/professional autonomy and understanding of professional accountability.
- Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required
- Ability to lead, influence and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Relevant Health Related Degree with evidence of recent further professional development
- Teaching qualification or experience mentoring students 997, SLIPs, FLIP
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Quality Improvement training
- Education at Master' level or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication skill
- Indepth understanding of Saving babies Lives Care Bundle v 3 and the Maternal Care Bundle
- Sound knowledge of the professional agenda in relation to preterm birth
- Engaged in the local quality improvement process with proven skills, tools and experience
- Confident and experienced in challenging existing systems/protocols
Desirable
- Credible inspirational leader with experience of implementing change
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate evidence of multi disciplinary team working
- Ability to work well under pressure and demonstrate resilience
- Recognise and value the contribution of others within the multidisciplinary team.
- Competent in the use of IT and computer skills, word processing and report writing
- Evidence of skills in decision making, diplomacy and negotiation and conflict resolution
- Ability to prioritise workload and multi-task.
- Evidence of excellent record keeping
Desirable
- Competent in the use of databases and spreadsheets
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS Midwifery experience
- Previous experience in managing/leading change in practice
- Evidence of learning and development in line with NMC Revalidation requirements
- Knowledge of risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of research-based practice
- Research and audit experience
- Currently holds a similar role or previous experience in practice development education/project planning
- Management experience
Other
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of personal/professional autonomy and understanding of professional accountability.
- Be interested and committed to caring for people from any type of cultural and environmental background or illness
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required
- Ability to lead, influence and motivate others
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).
