University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Safety and Capacity Coordinator Midwife

The closing date is 28 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Safety and Capacity Midwife to join our team at UHB.

The successful post holder will provide clinical and managerial midwifery leadership with the maternity unit. They will be based in clinical practice, responsible for ensuring that standards of care are always upheld. We are looking for an innovative, committed person with exceptional communication skills who will lead with good example.

Working with the Matrons they will take responsibility for providing a clear focus for the professional and effective clinical leadership and accountability for the midwifery service. They will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective running of the maternity wards, liaising between inpatient maternity services, NICU, Community Midwifery Service and the Gynaecology ward.

The individual will be visible and accessible to women and their families and staff, ensuring all women and their families can seek information, help and support or to communicate problematic or celebratory issues

Main duties of the job

*Have overall responsibility for ensuring that flow is maintained through the maternity unit.

*Be responsible for overseeing the effective delivery of the safety briefing process.

*Adhere to the Trust's complaints, PALS procedure regarding written and verbal complaints, using appropriate referral mechanisms to resolve

the situation. Where necessary develop remedial action plans to address any deficits identified and evidence the implementation of the

action plans

*Develop robust process to ensure the effective cascading of information to team members, deciding which information can be shared and

which cannot.

*Be responsible to produce comprehensive written reports / statements / records. Act as advocate for staff / women in internal and external

forums.

*Leading by example ensure all staff have the IT skills to competently maintain patient electronic and paper clinical records which reflect Trust

standard for documentation.

*Be accountable and responsible for accurate and legible record keeping in accordance with local policies and NMC Guidelines within own

practice and within own sphere of responsibility.

*Manage the Appraisal process for designated clinical/allocated team members, ensuring that all staff receive annual Appraisal, delegating as

necessary.

*Have a responsibility for the overall performance of the team.

*Assist staff to develop action plans for their own personal learning and development.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9009280

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Registered Midwife -- BSc or Diploma or Degree in Midwifery.
  • * Current professional registration
  • *Evidence of CPD
  • * Teaching and assessing qualification.

Desirable

  • *Masters level qualification
  • *Management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • *Significant clinical experience as a Midwife
  • *Previous experience in risk/audit/governance work within maternity setting.

Desirable

  • *Previous experience at Band 7
  • *Experience at report writing and presenting at high level
  • *Previous experience in audit and research. (D)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Presentation skills
  • * Computer literate
  • *Flexible and adaptable
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Registered Midwife -- BSc or Diploma or Degree in Midwifery.
  • * Current professional registration
  • *Evidence of CPD
  • * Teaching and assessing qualification.

Desirable

  • *Masters level qualification
  • *Management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • *Significant clinical experience as a Midwife
  • *Previous experience in risk/audit/governance work within maternity setting.

Desirable

  • *Previous experience at Band 7
  • *Experience at report writing and presenting at high level
  • *Previous experience in audit and research. (D)

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Presentation skills
  • * Computer literate
  • *Flexible and adaptable

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Verena Carr

verena.carr@uhb.nhs.uk

01214241083

Details

Date posted

21 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9009280

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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