Job summary
The Northwest of England has joined together to form a Maternal Medicine Network: this includes the three local maternity systems being Greater Manchester and East Cheshire (GMEC), Cheshire & Mersey (C&M) and Lancashire and South Cumbria (L&SC) working with commissioners, providers, Clinicians, the Maternity Clinical Network, service users via the Maternity Voices Partnerships and has the support of the integrated Care Boards.
The aim is to provide equitable and expert support for women with pre-existing or pregnancy-induced significant medical issues, to ensure sustainability of that care wherever in the region they may live, and additionally, to provide perinatal mental health support or other onward referral as required.
The Northwest maternal Medicine Network is made up of three specialist Maternal Medicine Centres (MMCs) held within St Mary's Hospital Manchester, Liverpool Women's Hospital and The Royal Preston Hospital alongside services delivered in local DGHs supporting the population of the Northwest of England. The post holder will work from either one of the specialist centres alongside services delivered within the other units across the region that are acting as the lead provider for the MMN. Therefore roles will be recruited via each MMC but will require working access across the network. Base location to be agreed on an individual basis.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will have responsibility for the effective and efficient service within the allocated Maternal Medicine Centre. S/he/they provides clinical and professional management and leadership for the team. The postholder is responsible for ensuring the assessment of care needs and development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care are maintained to a high standard. S/he/they manages the reporting aspects of the Maternal Medicine Centre and ensures cost effective use of resources.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust was established in 2008 and became an integrated provider in 2011 when community health services were incorporated. The Trust serves a catchment population of approximately 320,000 people across Bolton, parts of Bury, Wigan and Salford.
The Royal Bolton Hospital plays a major role within Greater Manchester, particularly in women's and children's services, and is the busiest single ambulance-receiving hospital site in the region.
Here at Bolton, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our Trust values; Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with the Maternal Medicine Network Lead Midwife to co-ordinate and develop the Maternal Medicine Centre, reflecting local and national guidance and agenda
- Provide specialist midwifery advice both within the Maternal Medicine Centres and across the Network including the DGHs
- Contribute to and where appropriate lead developments in the Maternal Medicine Network in response to objectives and develop practice accordingly
- Work with Head of Midwifery at Trust and the Maternal Medicine Network Lead Midwife to ensure that clinical governance processes at unit/dept level encompass measures to ensure the quality of the fundamental and essential aspects of care
- Develop and promote educational materials to support the Maternal Medicine Network and promote high quality care for service users.
Leadership
- Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents, and other significant events. Support staff throughout the process and ensure remedial action is taken to avoid repeat incidents and to enable lessons to be learned and shared
- Be responsible for the annual appraisal of the Maternal Medicine Centre workforce and ensure individual development needs are met including an annual inclusive conversation
- Provide emotional and professional support to staff following critical incidents
- Attend relevant Maternal Medicine Network meetings including MDT meetings
- Identify the changing needs of the Maternal Medicine Centre on an on-going basis and refer to the Head of Midwifery or Maternal Medicine Network Lead Midwife
- Act as a professional resource for the midwifery service assisting with the development and provision of training programmes for staff to maintain competencies in all aspects of midwifery led care
- Proactively promote the Maternal Medicine Network to improve the quality and safety of our services.
- Work closely with Research and Innovation to promote research, disseminate outcomes and findings to support evidence-based practice
- To work closely with Maternal Medicine colleagues across the Northwest
- Maternal Medicine Network to ensure seamless processes/guidelines/pathways are achieved alongside optimal care for all service users
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work with the Maternal Medicine Network Lead Midwife to co-ordinate and develop the Maternal Medicine Centre, reflecting local and national guidance and agenda
- Provide specialist midwifery advice both within the Maternal Medicine Centres and across the Network including the DGHs
- Contribute to and where appropriate lead developments in the Maternal Medicine Network in response to objectives and develop practice accordingly
- Work with Head of Midwifery at Trust and the Maternal Medicine Network Lead Midwife to ensure that clinical governance processes at unit/dept level encompass measures to ensure the quality of the fundamental and essential aspects of care
- Develop and promote educational materials to support the Maternal Medicine Network and promote high quality care for service users.
Leadership
- Investigate and respond to accidents, complaints, untoward incidents, and other significant events. Support staff throughout the process and ensure remedial action is taken to avoid repeat incidents and to enable lessons to be learned and shared
- Be responsible for the annual appraisal of the Maternal Medicine Centre workforce and ensure individual development needs are met including an annual inclusive conversation
- Provide emotional and professional support to staff following critical incidents
- Attend relevant Maternal Medicine Network meetings including MDT meetings
- Identify the changing needs of the Maternal Medicine Centre on an on-going basis and refer to the Head of Midwifery or Maternal Medicine Network Lead Midwife
- Act as a professional resource for the midwifery service assisting with the development and provision of training programmes for staff to maintain competencies in all aspects of midwifery led care
- Proactively promote the Maternal Medicine Network to improve the quality and safety of our services.
- Work closely with Research and Innovation to promote research, disseminate outcomes and findings to support evidence-based practice
- To work closely with Maternal Medicine colleagues across the Northwest
- Maternal Medicine Network to ensure seamless processes/guidelines/pathways are achieved alongside optimal care for all service users
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Willing to undergo any necessary training - maternal medicine level 7 module
- Evidence of CPD
- Master's degree or demonstrable evidence they are working at that level
Desirable
- Masters degree or evidence working towards
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
- Completed level 7 Maternal Medicine module
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent presentation skills
- Knowledge of care pathways for women with complex health needs
- Experience working in ANC
- Knowledge of maternal medicine
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
- Clinical audit and standard setting
- Experience of service development
Practical skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of staff training
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Willing to undergo any necessary training - maternal medicine level 7 module
- Evidence of CPD
- Master's degree or demonstrable evidence they are working at that level
Desirable
- Masters degree or evidence working towards
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
- Completed level 7 Maternal Medicine module
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Excellent presentation skills
- Knowledge of care pathways for women with complex health needs
- Experience working in ANC
- Knowledge of maternal medicine
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
- Clinical audit and standard setting
- Experience of service development
Practical skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload
- Excellent IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of staff training
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).
