Job summary
As we continue
to improve our Maternity Services we are excited to recruit an Associate
Director of Midwifery (ADoM). We are looking for someone with significant
Midwifery experience who is focused on safety, quality and the outcomes of care
for women and their babies as well as the well-being of our staff.
As the most
senior midwife in the Trust you will have accountability for the professional
leadership of Midwifery. You will provide visible leadership consistent with
the Trust Vision and Values. You will ensure delivery of high standards of
evidenced based maternity care with women and their babies at the heart of
everything we do.
As our ADoM you
will report directly to the Executive Director for Nursing and Midwifery but
will work into the Division of Family Care which provides Maternity, Neonatal,
Gynaecology, Sexual Health and Paediatric Services.
Main duties of the job
As ADoM you
will lead on the delivering of national maternity requirements/plans and have delegated
accountability and responsibility from the Director of Nursing Midwifery and
Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPS) for ensuring professional leadership and
governance of maternity services.
You will work with the Clinical Director,
Head of Midwifery, Directorate Manager and Divisional Director to ensure the
service meets all external requirements relating to Maternity services in
relation to national plans, MSSP, CQC, CNST and HSIB etc.
You will also lead
the ongoing development of services at our Midwife Led Birthing Centre to
ensure a sustainable service in terms of workforce and access for women. To
help support our midwives you will be responsible for ensuring there is a
robust model for Professional Midwifery Advocacy in place for all midwives
employed by the Trust. You will provide
specialist midwifery advice to the Executive Director of NMAHPs and to the
Board of Directors on a regular basis.
Interviews will
be held over the 29/30 June at Sunderland Royal Infirmary.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
role of the Associate Director of Midwifery (ADoM) is a key senior leadership
position, ensuring excellent quality outcomes and experience for women and
their families when using Trust maternity services.
The ADoM will:-
Lead
on the delivering 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.
Have
delegated accountability and responsibility from the Director of Nursing
Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPS) for ensuring professional
leadership and governance of maternity services.
Work
with the Clinical Director, Head of Midwifery, Directorate Manager and
Divisional Director to ensure the service meets all external requirements
relating to Maternity services in relation to national plans, MSSP, CQC, CNST
and HSIB etc.
Lead
the development of services at the Midwife Led Birthing Centre to ensure a
sustainable service in terms of workforce and access for women.
Work
with the Clinical Director to continue to develop an open and respectful
culture where teams are confident and skilled in providing regular,
constructive feedback, where issues can be raised and solved openly, leading to
improvements for women their families and for staff.
Develop,
lead and manage key quality metrics identifying areas for improvement and the
mitigation of risk. Also engaging with teams to implement safe solutions that
continually improve the outcomes and experience of women and their families.
Actively
establish and build a wide range of effective networks, contacts and partnerships
within and external to the Trust which are used to inform and influence
improvements in service delivery and outcomes.
Keep
up to date with national, local and organisational developments and work with
the Divisional Director to support development and delivery of services within
available resources.
Be
responsible for ensuring there is a robust model for Professional Midwifery
Advocacy in place for all midwives employed by the Trust.
Be
responsible for providing specialist midwifery advice to the Executive Director
of NMAHPs.
Work with Deputy and Assistant Directors of Nursing to
ensure optimum standards of care and shared learning across all areas.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
role of the Associate Director of Midwifery (ADoM) is a key senior leadership
position, ensuring excellent quality outcomes and experience for women and
their families when using Trust maternity services.
The ADoM will:-
Lead
on the delivering 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.
Have
delegated accountability and responsibility from the Director of Nursing
Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPS) for ensuring professional
leadership and governance of maternity services.
Work
with the Clinical Director, Head of Midwifery, Directorate Manager and
Divisional Director to ensure the service meets all external requirements
relating to Maternity services in relation to national plans, MSSP, CQC, CNST
and HSIB etc.
Lead
the development of services at the Midwife Led Birthing Centre to ensure a
sustainable service in terms of workforce and access for women.
Work
with the Clinical Director to continue to develop an open and respectful
culture where teams are confident and skilled in providing regular,
constructive feedback, where issues can be raised and solved openly, leading to
improvements for women their families and for staff.
Develop,
lead and manage key quality metrics identifying areas for improvement and the
mitigation of risk. Also engaging with teams to implement safe solutions that
continually improve the outcomes and experience of women and their families.
Actively
establish and build a wide range of effective networks, contacts and partnerships
within and external to the Trust which are used to inform and influence
improvements in service delivery and outcomes.
Keep
up to date with national, local and organisational developments and work with
the Divisional Director to support development and delivery of services within
available resources.
Be
responsible for ensuring there is a robust model for Professional Midwifery
Advocacy in place for all midwives employed by the Trust.
Be
responsible for providing specialist midwifery advice to the Executive Director
of NMAHPs.
Work with Deputy and Assistant Directors of Nursing to
ensure optimum standards of care and shared learning across all areas.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Skills and 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 communications 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Significant post registration experience, at a very senior level and having operated across a wide range of complex acute and community settings, including midwife led care
- Educated to Masters level supplemented by further specialist training
- Evidence of relevant and recent Continuous Professional Development
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- In-depth professional knowledge and experience of Midwifery across acute and community 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
- Extensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS
- Significant post registration experience at a senior level
- Significant senior operational management experience in NHS
- Experience of developing and implementing governance frameworks to support service delivery and service change
- Demonstrable experience delivering positive service improvement at a senior level
- Extensive experience of leading and successfully implementing service improvement/redesign programmes in a multi-disciplinary environment/ across a range of services
- Extensive experience of effective patient/public /customer involvement
- 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
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Head of Midwifery
Physical Skills
Essential
- Standard keyboard skills, with familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite and BadgerNet
- Car Driver
Person Specification
Skills and 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 communications 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- Significant post registration experience, at a very senior level and having operated across a wide range of complex acute and community settings, including midwife led care
- Educated to Masters level supplemented by further specialist training
- Evidence of relevant and recent Continuous Professional Development
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- In-depth professional knowledge and experience of Midwifery across acute and community 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
- Extensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS
- Significant post registration experience at a senior level
- Significant senior operational management experience in NHS
- Experience of developing and implementing governance frameworks to support service delivery and service change
- Demonstrable experience delivering positive service improvement at a senior level
- Extensive experience of leading and successfully implementing service improvement/redesign programmes in a multi-disciplinary environment/ across a range of services
- Extensive experience of effective patient/public /customer involvement
- 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
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Head of Midwifery
Physical Skills
Essential
- Standard keyboard skills, with familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite and BadgerNet
- Car Driver
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
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).
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