Job summary
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The Deputy Head of Midwifery, in close collaboration with other health professionals, will ensure Women and Childrens services run effectively, efficiently, and delivers best practice for all patients with the clear vision to reduce health inequalities, improve outcomes, ensure safe care and provide on-going and sustainable support to all patients who attend hospital across the Maternity and Neonatal Service.
The Deputy Head of Midwifery will lead clinical staff within Maternity Services, including any specialist Midwifery teams within that speciality.
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the services within the Women and Childrens Division as well as taking a lead on inpatient flow within the division both operationally, clinically and managerially
The post holder will provide a highly visible, accessible, and authoritative presence in the clinical areas of Women and Childrens and all areas and roles that fall under the specialty.
Main duties of the job
As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the post-holder, at times, will be required to fulfil clinical shifts within the clinical areas. In extremes they will need to be able to coordinate a shift in the absence of a competent Midwife in Charge or during times of operational pressures. Anticipate and effectively respond to barriers to communication, ensuring patients, families and carers are kept fully informed and consent to treatment and care plans are maintained. Act as a resource for staff advising on local, Trust and national policy, procedures and guidelines ensuring patient safety and clinical governance is maintained. Understand and apply the legal safeguarding framework that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused adults and be aware of statutory vulnerable patients' health procedures and Trust guidance. Ensure all appropriate referrals are completed if required.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
- Post registration courses/equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- NMC/AHP Registration
Desirable
- Understanding of business planning - able to articulate clear objective setting / requirements for service delivery
- Evidence of developing non-medical clinical business and workforce plans within speciality
- Ability to analyse complex and diverse local data in order to identify trends to demonstrate appropriate changes that will be required to be undertaken
interview
Essential
- Post registration courses/equivalent level of experience
- NMC/AHP Registration
Desirable
- Ability to analyse complex and diverse local data in order to identify trends to demonstrate appropriate changes that will be required to be undertaken
- Experience of leading change whilst demonstrating improvements
Person Specification
shortlisting
Essential
- Post registration courses/equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- NMC/AHP Registration
Desirable
- Understanding of business planning - able to articulate clear objective setting / requirements for service delivery
- Evidence of developing non-medical clinical business and workforce plans within speciality
- Ability to analyse complex and diverse local data in order to identify trends to demonstrate appropriate changes that will be required to be undertaken
interview
Essential
- Post registration courses/equivalent level of experience
- NMC/AHP Registration
Desirable
- Ability to analyse complex and diverse local data in order to identify trends to demonstrate appropriate changes that will be required to be undertaken
- Experience of leading change whilst demonstrating 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.
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).
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