Job summary
This is a unique opportunity for a midwife with leadership experience to work with a team of midwives to deliver the Maternity Triage Services across Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth (SHIP).
As matron for the service you will be working with 4 large Maternity Services with a total of 17,000 births a year to ensure that the triage services are safe, effective and responsive. The role will ensure that the day-to-day operations are safe and caring, staff are supported and trained appropriately and quality and safety measures are reflective of the high standards of the participating Trusts.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you will do:
This role is an LMNS collaborative role working with 4 Trusts in partnership to deliver the Maternity Triage Services based in the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), Southern House, Otterbourne.
Whilst the role is hosted by UHS its main purpose is as follows:
* Provide midwifery leadership, expertise and coordination of the Maternity Triage Telephone Services (Labour Line and AN Triage) delivered by UHS, HHFT, IOW and PHUT.* Provide assurance to all partners regarding the safety, quality and governance of the Maternity Triage Telephone Services.* Ensuring supported development of the Maternity Triage Telephone Services midwifery staff facilitating continuous learning and governance.
What we are looking for:We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with a track record of working in collaboration with others to deliver services. An excellent understanding of the evidence that underpins practice and a desire to drive improvement.
The service is based in Otterbourne, but will require travel to partnering Trusts. Some working from home may be possible.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interview date to be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you will do:
This role is an LMNS collaborative role working with 4 Trusts in partnership to deliver the Maternity Triage Services based in the South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), Southern House, Otterbourne.
Whilst the role is hosted by UHS its main purpose is as follows:
* Provide midwifery leadership, expertise and coordination of the Maternity Triage Telephone Services (Labour Line and AN Triage) delivered by UHS, HHFT, IOW and PHUT.* Provide assurance to all partners regarding the safety, quality and governance of the Maternity Triage Telephone Services.* Ensuring supported development of the Maternity Triage Telephone Services midwifery staff facilitating continuous learning and governance.
What we are looking for:We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with a track record of working in collaboration with others to deliver services. An excellent understanding of the evidence that underpins practice and a desire to drive improvement.
The service is based in Otterbourne, but will require travel to partnering Trusts. Some working from home may be possible.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interview date to be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
- oAcademic learning at MSc level or equivalent professional qualification/experience
- oAt least 3 full years clinical experience
- oSome clinical leadership experience
- oMentoring qualification
- oCommitment to professional development
- oBSOTS training
Desirable
- oExamination of the newborn qualification
- MSc
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- oCompetent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
- oUnderstanding of clinical priorities
- oLeadership or management of a team
- oConfident knowledge and/or user of BSOTS
Desirable
- oHigh dependency experience
- oLabour Line or similar phone triage service experience
- oMDAU Experience
- oManagement training
- oLeadership development
Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered midwife on relevant part of the NMC Register
- oAcademic learning at MSc level or equivalent professional qualification/experience
- oAt least 3 full years clinical experience
- oSome clinical leadership experience
- oMentoring qualification
- oCommitment to professional development
- oBSOTS training
Desirable
- oExamination of the newborn qualification
- MSc
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential
- oCompetent clinical skills and knowledge across all areas of midwifery practice
- oUnderstanding of clinical priorities
- oLeadership or management of a team
- oConfident knowledge and/or user of BSOTS
Desirable
- oHigh dependency experience
- oLabour Line or similar phone triage service experience
- oMDAU Experience
- oManagement training
- oLeadership development
Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
