Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic midwife for the Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery: Quality and Safety, based at the Royal London Hospital. Your role will also include leading on the maternity transition into Patient Safety and Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) in the Royal London Hospital Maternity Service.
You will have the following qualities:
- The expertise in clinical governance and operations to support the ADOM to provide professional leadership and day to day management of the service.
- To provide leadership to midwives, by promoting the highest standards in the learning environment with the aim to ensure the delivery of safe quality care.
- Self-relating midwifery practitioner who horizon-scans to ensure the divisional governance activities remain in line with current best practice.
- Experience in transformational leadership.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist the Aasociate Director of Midwifery (ADOM) in the development of the professional midwifery agenda to achieve consistency of practice, high standards of care and innovation with a strong patient safety focus. They will work in conjunction with the Divisional Management Team to ensure the delivery and achievement of the group's objectives and contribute to the strategic policies for midwifery and maternity services.
The post holder will support the ADOM to champion the excellent care of women and their families through professional leadership, in service learning and supporting the RLH staff to help establish the hospital as a national innovator and leader in the field of healthcare education and research that underpins service based learning.
The post holder will provide professional leadership and management to midwives promoting the highest standards in the learning environment with the aim to ensure the delivery of safe quality care.
The post holder will
- provide professional leadership and management to the Clinical Governance Team, Bereavement Team and Senior Midwifery Team.
- Ensure adherence to all NMC codes and standards.
- Develop and monitor evidence based practice.
- Promote best practice and implementing innovations in care.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Midwife NMC Registered Practitioner
- Degree in Midwifery
- Masters level study in a Health Related Subject (or working towards)
- Evidence of recent post registration continuous professional development / qualification
Desirable
- Project Management/Service Improvement Qualification
- Professional Midwifery Advocate
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in clinical practice related to post.
- Experience of midwifery practice in hospital and community settings.
- High degree of professional development.
- Can demonstrate expertise in midwifery practice.
- Previous experience of clinical research or audit.
- Experience in setting and achieving objectives/KPI's.
- Experience in writing reports/presenting information internally/externally in a timely manner to a range of Senior Managers.
- Demonstrable experience of leading change and problem solving in clinical settings, patient care and experience.
- Evidence and experience in delivering midwifery operational and strategic performance including strategic safe staffing and skill mix reviews, infection control, risk management, complaints and adverse incidents across a range of services.
- Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team working with local and external terms, acting as an ambassador of a speciality.
Desirable
- Previous publication of own work.
- Previous experience of working with pre and post registration students of multiple disciplines.
Knowledge
Essential
- Possess expertise in the concept of Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and evidence-based practice associate with the portfolio.
- Can demonstrate working knowledge of relevant statue, intercollegiate guidance, literature, research and legislation relating to quality and safety of patient care, with a clear understanding and knowledge of National Policy directives/ changes associated with nursing / midwifery practice.
- Knowledge of and use of computers in health care.
- Can demonstrate a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation,
- Able to think strategically and translate vision for local service into delivery by collaboration and partnership.
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership style that is , able to build confidence / motivate staff including the ability to encourage self-initiative, good practice and completion of projects within team environments.
- Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, influence and negotiate with staff at all levels internally and externally.
- Advanced decision-making skills with the ability to think, plan and deliver strategically
- Ability to analyse complex clinical issues/problems, identify necessary actions and make recommendations in order to follow these through
- Ability to write reports in short, changing timescales whilst subject to frequent interruptions requiring immediate responses.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines.
- Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary form more senior management when appropriate.
- Possess excellent written and oral presentation and organisational skills.
- Ability to influence, motivate and lead teams of staff in an open and transparent management style.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proven track record in staff management / supervision / coordination at a senior nursing level.
- Effective advanced communication skills, ability to produce and comment on complex reports, policies, protocols and guidelines.
- Ability to chair / organise and lead workstream / meetings involving a range of staff.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and where necessary outside of core working hours.
- Ability to participate in a managers on call rota as part of the Trusts out of hours management provision.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Midwife NMC Registered Practitioner
- Degree in Midwifery
- Masters level study in a Health Related Subject (or working towards)
- Evidence of recent post registration continuous professional development / qualification
Desirable
- Project Management/Service Improvement Qualification
- Professional Midwifery Advocate
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience in clinical practice related to post.
- Experience of midwifery practice in hospital and community settings.
- High degree of professional development.
- Can demonstrate expertise in midwifery practice.
- Previous experience of clinical research or audit.
- Experience in setting and achieving objectives/KPI's.
- Experience in writing reports/presenting information internally/externally in a timely manner to a range of Senior Managers.
- Demonstrable experience of leading change and problem solving in clinical settings, patient care and experience.
- Evidence and experience in delivering midwifery operational and strategic performance including strategic safe staffing and skill mix reviews, infection control, risk management, complaints and adverse incidents across a range of services.
- Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team working with local and external terms, acting as an ambassador of a speciality.
Desirable
- Previous publication of own work.
- Previous experience of working with pre and post registration students of multiple disciplines.
Knowledge
Essential
- Possess expertise in the concept of Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and evidence-based practice associate with the portfolio.
- Can demonstrate working knowledge of relevant statue, intercollegiate guidance, literature, research and legislation relating to quality and safety of patient care, with a clear understanding and knowledge of National Policy directives/ changes associated with nursing / midwifery practice.
- Knowledge of and use of computers in health care.
- Can demonstrate a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation,
- Able to think strategically and translate vision for local service into delivery by collaboration and partnership.
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership style that is , able to build confidence / motivate staff including the ability to encourage self-initiative, good practice and completion of projects within team environments.
- Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, influence and negotiate with staff at all levels internally and externally.
- Advanced decision-making skills with the ability to think, plan and deliver strategically
- Ability to analyse complex clinical issues/problems, identify necessary actions and make recommendations in order to follow these through
- Ability to write reports in short, changing timescales whilst subject to frequent interruptions requiring immediate responses.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines.
- Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary form more senior management when appropriate.
- Possess excellent written and oral presentation and organisational skills.
- Ability to influence, motivate and lead teams of staff in an open and transparent management style.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Proven track record in staff management / supervision / coordination at a senior nursing level.
- Effective advanced communication skills, ability to produce and comment on complex reports, policies, protocols and guidelines.
- Ability to chair / organise and lead workstream / meetings involving a range of staff.
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and where necessary outside of core working hours.
- Ability to participate in a managers on call rota as part of the Trusts out of hours management provision.
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).
