Job summary
County
Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated
care providers in England, with 7000 staff serving a population of around
650,000 people through 2 Acute Sites, 1 centre for planned care and 5 Community
hospitals plus multiple Community based settings and patient homes. The Trust had an overall rating of
Good, following the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection which took place
in December 2019 and have been actively pursuing Outstanding. The Good
places us in the top 30% of acute trusts in the country.
Were able to offer a relocation package to support you in making the move to County Durham and Darlington to join our Team CDDFT doing the job you love in a part of the country that youll grow to love. Reimbursement is on a claim back basis (with receipts) only once you start working with County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust and our Reimbursement Policy applies in all circumstances. Full details will be provided on successful offer of employment.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Board, you will provide leadership and accountability for the overall quality outcomes and patient experience for women and their families. Within this role, you will lead and advocate for safe, high quality maternity care, leading the strategic and operational delivery of local services. This role will include the development and delivery of clinical and professional standards and the development of leadership capacity within nursing and midwifery.
If you
want to learn more about this exciting opportunity please contact Noel Scanlon,
Executive Director of Nursing for a confidential discussion (to arrange a
suitable time please contact Barbara Crozier, Executive Assistant, 01325
743565) and please visit www.cddft.nhs.uk to find out more about Team CDDFT.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Director of Midwifery will act as the Trust expert on midwifery and maternity matters both internally and externally across our multi-site organisation. You will lead on the delivery of national maternity requirements/plans ensuring that the vision, values and strategic themes of the Trust are integrated and that delivery is focused on improving outcomes and experience for women using our services.
We are an ambitious and innovative Trust as you will see when you join us with current activity including the implementation of our electronic patient record system and the improvement opportunities that this provides services, the responsive planning process contributing significantly to the effective management of ongoing service delivery models to meet the changing needs of our patients and the support of integrated working as part of one of the largest ICS regions in the country.
To meet the needs of this role you will be a senior leader with a proven record of leading teams to deliver high quality patient care. This role demands exceptional leadership qualities, the ability to build credible relationships at all system levels and the tenacity to ensure we deliver high quality patient care through efficient and effective operational services and strategic planning. Most important, will be your ability to demonstrate passion, drive and curiosity, as well as a track record of delivery in a role of this breadth; that your leadership style is compatible with our values led approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Director of Midwifery will act as the Trust expert on midwifery and maternity matters both internally and externally across our multi-site organisation. You will lead on the delivery of national maternity requirements/plans ensuring that the vision, values and strategic themes of the Trust are integrated and that delivery is focused on improving outcomes and experience for women using our services.
We are an ambitious and innovative Trust as you will see when you join us with current activity including the implementation of our electronic patient record system and the improvement opportunities that this provides services, the responsive planning process contributing significantly to the effective management of ongoing service delivery models to meet the changing needs of our patients and the support of integrated working as part of one of the largest ICS regions in the country.
To meet the needs of this role you will be a senior leader with a proven record of leading teams to deliver high quality patient care. This role demands exceptional leadership qualities, the ability to build credible relationships at all system levels and the tenacity to ensure we deliver high quality patient care through efficient and effective operational services and strategic planning. Most important, will be your ability to demonstrate passion, drive and curiosity, as well as a track record of delivery in a role of this breadth; that your leadership style is compatible with our values led approach.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- In-depth professional knowledge and experience of Midwifery across acute, community services and midwife led services.
- Clear understanding of the concept and working arrangements of diverse clinical areas
- High level knowledge of all current issues related to professional
- Midwifery practice
- Has a good understanding of quality improvement and research and can demonstrate how this has influenced their practice
- Experience of implementing safeguarding requirements
- Demonstrable experience delivering positive service improvement at a senior level
- Experience of leading and successfully implementing service improvement/redesign programmes in a multi-disciplinary environment/ across a range of services
- Experience of effective co-production with women and their families
- Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries, develop networks and alliances, project a vision and obtain ownership and commitment from stakeholders
- Experience of managing conduct/professional issues
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of interpreting and evaluating complex, multi-faceted information; ability to summarise complex information; ability to make judgements and advise on the best course of action
- Ability to present highly complex/controversial information to a wide range of audiences, with differing levels of understanding, in a suitable format and with appropriate explanation
- Ability to influence, persuade and motivate others
- Ability to collaborate constructively with all key stakeholders (internal and external) and to create the conditions for successful partnership working
- Ability to provide a clear vision for change which is a source of inspiration and motivation for others
- Skilled in all aspects of managing change, including supporting staff and including patients ability to monitor and act to improve and deliver performance and establish high levels of quality and to hold others to account for delivery
- Highly skilled in identifying opportunities for partnership working, managing on going stakeholder relationships and proving support to others in this area
- Highly-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams across the Trust
- Be able to articulate the evolving strategy and vision for the future of Midwifery and be able to demonstrate the opportunities this will provide
- Ability to analyse complex clinical issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through
- Ability to demonstrate emotional leadership skills and apply to appropriate situations
- High level of work organisation, self- motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach
- Highly developed communication skills to resolve complex, high
- impact situations in highly complex environments
- Highly developed written communication and report writing skills
- A strong commitment to openness, honesty and integrity
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure whilst supporting and getting the most out of staff
- Confident of management ability and ability to be credible and confident in dealing with both clinicians and senior management staff
- Able to lead by example, and role model Trust behaviours and values
- Knowledge of wider NHS Agenda and current issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Significant post registration experience, as Head of Midwifery or equivalent
- Educated to Masters level supplemented by further specialist training
- Evidence of relevant and recent Continuous Professional development
- Leadership qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- In-depth professional knowledge and experience of Midwifery across acute, community services and midwife led services.
- Clear understanding of the concept and working arrangements of diverse clinical areas
- High level knowledge of all current issues related to professional
- Midwifery practice
- Has a good understanding of quality improvement and research and can demonstrate how this has influenced their practice
- Experience of implementing safeguarding requirements
- Demonstrable experience delivering positive service improvement at a senior level
- Experience of leading and successfully implementing service improvement/redesign programmes in a multi-disciplinary environment/ across a range of services
- Experience of effective co-production with women and their families
- Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries, develop networks and alliances, project a vision and obtain ownership and commitment from stakeholders
- Experience of managing conduct/professional issues
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of interpreting and evaluating complex, multi-faceted information; ability to summarise complex information; ability to make judgements and advise on the best course of action
- Ability to present highly complex/controversial information to a wide range of audiences, with differing levels of understanding, in a suitable format and with appropriate explanation
- Ability to influence, persuade and motivate others
- Ability to collaborate constructively with all key stakeholders (internal and external) and to create the conditions for successful partnership working
- Ability to provide a clear vision for change which is a source of inspiration and motivation for others
- Skilled in all aspects of managing change, including supporting staff and including patients ability to monitor and act to improve and deliver performance and establish high levels of quality and to hold others to account for delivery
- Highly skilled in identifying opportunities for partnership working, managing on going stakeholder relationships and proving support to others in this area
- Highly-developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams across the Trust
- Be able to articulate the evolving strategy and vision for the future of Midwifery and be able to demonstrate the opportunities this will provide
- Ability to analyse complex clinical issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through
- Ability to demonstrate emotional leadership skills and apply to appropriate situations
- High level of work organisation, self- motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach
- Highly developed communication skills to resolve complex, high
- impact situations in highly complex environments
- Highly developed written communication and report writing skills
- A strong commitment to openness, honesty and integrity
- Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure whilst supporting and getting the most out of staff
- Confident of management ability and ability to be credible and confident in dealing with both clinicians and senior management staff
- Able to lead by example, and role model Trust behaviours and values
- Knowledge of wider NHS Agenda and current issues
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Significant post registration experience, as Head of Midwifery or equivalent
- Educated to Masters level supplemented by further specialist training
- Evidence of relevant and recent Continuous Professional development
- Leadership qualification
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
