Job summary
Provide leadership and expert professional advice ensuring visibility,accessibility and support in all areas of maternity care at Bronglais General Hospital. To work autonomously and with the multidisciplinary team inclusive of Head of Midwifery, Deputy Head of Midwifery and Operational Lead Midwives and members of the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality services within set organizational targets and national guidance.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical and professional leadership in a bespoke small Obstetric Unit in Aberystwyth to support the delivery of high quality midwifery care.
We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, inspirational midwife with a proven track record in successful management at a senior level within an acute and community setting, with a passion for leading on service innovation and change.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 14/12/2023.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered midwife with current NMC registration
- Qualified to Degree level or able to demonstrate a commitment to work towards attaining
- Masters in Nursing/ midwifery or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of formal development in Leadership
- Evidence of continuing professional and practice development
- Knowledge of NMC Code of practice, Midwives Rules & Standards
- Understanding of Health Board Policies, Procedure and Guidelines
- Knowledge and application of Clinical Governance issues
- Knowledge of current developments in maternity services
Desirable
- Registered Nurse
- Current NLS Registration with the UK Resuscitation Council
- Experience as a supervisor of Midwives
Experience
Essential
- Registered midwife with a proven track record of leadership and monitoring clinical standards
- Has the ability to guide and support staff through change management
Desirable
- Experience in resuscitation and stabilisation of new born babies
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered midwife with current NMC registration
- Qualified to Degree level or able to demonstrate a commitment to work towards attaining
- Masters in Nursing/ midwifery or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Evidence of formal development in Leadership
- Evidence of continuing professional and practice development
- Knowledge of NMC Code of practice, Midwives Rules & Standards
- Understanding of Health Board Policies, Procedure and Guidelines
- Knowledge and application of Clinical Governance issues
- Knowledge of current developments in maternity services
Desirable
- Registered Nurse
- Current NLS Registration with the UK Resuscitation Council
- Experience as a supervisor of Midwives
Experience
Essential
- Registered midwife with a proven track record of leadership and monitoring clinical standards
- Has the ability to guide and support staff through change management
Desirable
- Experience in resuscitation and stabilisation of new born babies
Language skills
Desirable
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).
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).
