Job summary
We are looking for a Chair to lead our Hampshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) and help us review, shape and improve maternity services in Hampshire.
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.
The role is proposed for 1 years and remunerated on a sessional basis 0f £150 per day (5 days each month).
Main duties of the job
Attend and chair monthly/quarterly formal MNVP meetings and the governance that underpins this.
Attend LMNS board meetings
Ensure that stakeholders and people using the services can contribute to the meetings and promote co- production in discussions about services to drive improvement for all
Produce an annual workplan and strategic objectives and ensure that the workplan is progressed
Write and distribute an annual report to MNVP member and relevant stakeholder organisations
Organise and attend service user meetings to create regular opportunities for women/birth people to share their experiences in a safe space and establish links with existing groups
And actively encourage/recruit seldom heard voices to be involved in the MNVP.
Establish independent relationships with local and regionals MNVPS. NHS groups and NHSE leadership to share best practice and access current information
Represent the MNVP at external meetings including regional and national maternity meetings, trust meetings, steering groups, maternity system meetings
About us
To be considered for this role you must reside in the Hampshire area as this is due to the nature of the duties as detailed in the job description and person specification and must be a service user member, current or previous residing in the Hampshire as this is the area that the MNVP will be working as an advocate for people using the maternity/ Neonatal services.
This role is a lay person role and does not give employer rights.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person specification
Able to work flexibly- there is an expectation that you will regularly check and reply to emails in relation to the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership throughout the week and attend regular maternity and neonatal meetings
Strong leadership skills and experience of leading meetings and ensuring everyones voice is heard
Able to use feedback, data and case studies as evidence for change
Commitment to equality and diversity with capacity to work with a diverse range of people
Able to prioritise workload and work flexibly to respond to any changes within maternity services
Knowledge of GDPR regulations
Good listening skills and ability to record peoples experiences to use as evidence
Respect confidentiality when required
Have, or be willing to obtain, an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person specification
Able to work flexibly- there is an expectation that you will regularly check and reply to emails in relation to the Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership throughout the week and attend regular maternity and neonatal meetings
Strong leadership skills and experience of leading meetings and ensuring everyones voice is heard
Able to use feedback, data and case studies as evidence for change
Commitment to equality and diversity with capacity to work with a diverse range of people
Able to prioritise workload and work flexibly to respond to any changes within maternity services
Knowledge of GDPR regulations
Good listening skills and ability to record peoples experiences to use as evidence
Respect confidentiality when required
Have, or be willing to obtain, an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative knowledge.
- Knowledge and good use of IT systems and software programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
- Knowledge of NHS Maternity and Neonatal care and passionate about developing the quality of care.
- Resides in Hampshire.
- Demonstrable experience of maternity services as a service user within the past 3 years.
Skills and attributes
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.
- Minute/note taking.
- Ability to share information and communicate digitally.
- Empathy for others.
- Ability to articulate a patient experience beyond personal experience where necessary.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Commitment to (and understanding of) equality and diversity related to opportunities and good relationships.
- Evidence of delivery of equity.
Desirable
- Evidence of delivery of equality and diversity improvements.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant administrative knowledge.
- Knowledge and good use of IT systems and software programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams.
- Understanding of Confidentiality and Data Protection Act.
- Knowledge of NHS Maternity and Neonatal care and passionate about developing the quality of care.
- Resides in Hampshire.
- Demonstrable experience of maternity services as a service user within the past 3 years.
Skills and attributes
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.
- Minute/note taking.
- Ability to share information and communicate digitally.
- Empathy for others.
- Ability to articulate a patient experience beyond personal experience where necessary.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Commitment to (and understanding of) equality and diversity related to opportunities and good relationships.
- Evidence of delivery of equity.
Desirable
- Evidence of delivery of equality and diversity improvements.
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.