Job summary
A unique opportunity to join one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England.
As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
The post holder with provide leadership on public health and develop strategies to promote and facilitate quality improvement in all clinical settings and will: including the oversight and responsibility for all elements of Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle, monitoring progress and implementation, line management and support the infant feeding team with BFI accreditation and lead and support stop the smoking agenda.
Main duties of the job
Assist the Deputy Heads of Midwifery in the development of the professional midwifery agenda to deliver locally agreed objectives and achieve consistency of practice, high standards of care and innovation with a strong patient safety focus.
Demonstrate relevant clinical expertise to support and lead the delivery of high standards of practice within maternity services across all clinical areas.
Lead and support maternity staff to develop their full potential and capability in supporting women and their families during pregnancy, labour and birth and the postnatal period with the public health agenda to maximise optimum health choices and outcomes.
Work closely with the Director, Head and Deputy Heads of Midwifery, the wider team and other key stakeholders to support leadership within a Maternity Service that is responsive to the needs of women and its staff.
Take a lead in the development of staff and guidance to support public health, prevention and health inequalities agendas with particular focus on delivering the locally identified quality objectives.
About us
With over 18,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have an educational commitment in ensuring public health agendas, policies and practices are enveloped in all staff training programmes.
Through public health initiatives, foster a climate of innovation and clinical excellence and practice.
Actively participate in advancing midwifery practice at both an operational and strategic level.
Participate in the senior midwifery on-call rota.
The Matron: Public Health post will be identified by four principal functions:
- An expert practice function.
- A professional leadership function.
- An education and training function.
- An audit, practice and service development function.
Work in accordance with the NMC code and maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance with NMC recommendations.
Please see job description and person specification attached, which details the full job description and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have an educational commitment in ensuring public health agendas, policies and practices are enveloped in all staff training programmes.
Through public health initiatives, foster a climate of innovation and clinical excellence and practice.
Actively participate in advancing midwifery practice at both an operational and strategic level.
Participate in the senior midwifery on-call rota.
The Matron: Public Health post will be identified by four principal functions:
- An expert practice function.
- A professional leadership function.
- An education and training function.
- An audit, practice and service development function.
Work in accordance with the NMC code and maintain and develop professional knowledge and competence in accordance with NMC recommendations.
Please see job description and person specification attached, which details the full job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife
- Educated to Degree Level
- Demonstrable CPD and commitment to lifelong learning
- Mentorship/SSSA training and competence
Experience
Essential
- Professional clinical experience across a range of practice settings and roles
- Proven record of leading and effectively managing service developement and practice change
- Proven record of leading and effectively managing service development and practice change
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex/highly complex information/data
- Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
- Able to challenge current practice in an assertive manner
- Excellent presentation skills
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- A sound knowledge of public health priorities and professional issues
- Ability to demonstrate a broad and in-depth knowledge of NHS health policy and it's implications for midwifery practice
- Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to co-ordinate the completion of a number of projects simultaneousy
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife
- Educated to Degree Level
- Demonstrable CPD and commitment to lifelong learning
- Mentorship/SSSA training and competence
Experience
Essential
- Professional clinical experience across a range of practice settings and roles
- Proven record of leading and effectively managing service developement and practice change
- Proven record of leading and effectively managing service development and practice change
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex/highly complex information/data
- Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
- Able to challenge current practice in an assertive manner
- Excellent presentation skills
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- A sound knowledge of public health priorities and professional issues
- Ability to demonstrate a broad and in-depth knowledge of NHS health policy and it's implications for midwifery practice
- Ability to compile, analyse and disseminate complex information
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to co-ordinate the completion of a number of projects simultaneousy
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
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).