Job summary
We are looking for a knowledgeable, inspirational and confident individual to work within our team. Around 5500 babies are born at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. If you have strong leadership qualities and have an ability to engage with staff we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a midwife with good experience in the operational line management of clinical maternity areas. The post holder will be responsible for providing midwifery leadership to the clinical areas and will ensure the efficient and effective use of resources and the development and maintenance of the highest standards of care and efficient service delivery.
The post holder will assist the Director and Head of Midwifery in the development and progression of the maternity agenda to achieve consistency of practice, high standards of care and innovation to drive forward service improvement.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills, meet challenging deadlines and consistently deliver on key performance targets. You will provide clinical and professional leadership to staff in your designated area of responsibility
The post holder will provide clinical leadership for service redesign, support the implementation of the Health Boards Nursing and Midwifery Strategy, and the 5 Year Plan (Service, workforce and financial), and Annual Operating Framework (Operational Plan).
Main duties of the job
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Details of duties and responsibilities expected of the post-holder can be found on the attached Job Description & Person Specification
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife educated to masters degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Leadership Development
- Evidence on ongoing CPD
Experience
Essential
- Clinically credible with experience of MDT working
- Evidence of service improvement methodology
- Extensive post-registration practice
- Substantial leadership and team management
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of establishing, developing and managing clinical services
Desirable
- Formal project management experience
- Service improvement experience
- Experience of managing nursing/gynaecology services
- Experience of managing/working in hospital, community and out patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
- Clear vision for best practice and positive change management
- An understanding of financial management and resource implications
- Evidence of strategic thinking and influencing at an operational level
Desirable
- Change management and service improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant agenda, NHS performance management, Q&S and Governance frameworks
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of clinical audit
- Understanding of recruitment and retention strategies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife educated to masters degree level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Leadership Development
- Evidence on ongoing CPD
Experience
Essential
- Clinically credible with experience of MDT working
- Evidence of service improvement methodology
- Extensive post-registration practice
- Substantial leadership and team management
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of establishing, developing and managing clinical services
Desirable
- Formal project management experience
- Service improvement experience
- Experience of managing nursing/gynaecology services
- Experience of managing/working in hospital, community and out patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
- Clear vision for best practice and positive change management
- An understanding of financial management and resource implications
- Evidence of strategic thinking and influencing at an operational level
Desirable
- Change management and service improvement
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant agenda, NHS performance management, Q&S and Governance frameworks
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of clinical audit
- Understanding of recruitment and retention strategies
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).
