Job summary
You will have the following qualities:
- The expertise in 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.
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
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the role is to provide operational midwifery leadership across the maternity service to ensure and consistently develop high quality efficient midwifery provision for al women and people accessing maternity care at Newham University Hospital. The post will support the Associate Director of Midwifery (ADoM) in leading the development of the midwifery agenda within the named services. The postholder will be the named deputy for the Associate Director of Midwifery.
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.
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.
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
- Leadership 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
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to write reports at Board level quality and deliver presentations and communicate effectively with colleagues and women/families
- Ability to understand and analyse financial, numerical and statistical data Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff
- Resilient and confident in adverse situations Innovative and creative in the development and leadership of new approaches to care and systems of working
- Excellent time management skills/Able to work to deadlines Able to co-ordinate the completion of a number of projects simultaneously
- Competent in using Microsoft Office (including Access) and the internet for the purpose of researching, monitoring activity, effectively communicating and producing reports and training materials
- Clear and thorough knowledge of nursing and midwifery issues, including, statutory frameworks and national policies
- A clear understanding and application of the principles of professional accountability and confidentiality
- A comprehensive understanding of own development and others training needs
- Ability to lead, motivate and influence individuals both within and external to the organization
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring
- Flexible and positive leadership style and approach to work Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- The ability to manage difficult situations and build relationships
- Knowledge Experience in managing a service and supporting the professional development of a team
- Highly developed communication and presentation skills
- Able to appropriately convey complex ideas and information to audiences, at all levels across an organisation and to stakeholders, through a range of media
Other
Essential
- Able to recognise strategic context but also pay attention to detail where necessary
- Assertive but professional. Self- motivated, proactive and resourceful
- Participate in the senior midwifery on call rota
- Flexible to ensure a 24/7 service and support
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
- Leadership 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
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to write reports at Board level quality and deliver presentations and communicate effectively with colleagues and women/families
- Ability to understand and analyse financial, numerical and statistical data Ability to lead, develop and motivate staff
- Resilient and confident in adverse situations Innovative and creative in the development and leadership of new approaches to care and systems of working
- Excellent time management skills/Able to work to deadlines Able to co-ordinate the completion of a number of projects simultaneously
- Competent in using Microsoft Office (including Access) and the internet for the purpose of researching, monitoring activity, effectively communicating and producing reports and training materials
- Clear and thorough knowledge of nursing and midwifery issues, including, statutory frameworks and national policies
- A clear understanding and application of the principles of professional accountability and confidentiality
- A comprehensive understanding of own development and others training needs
- Ability to lead, motivate and influence individuals both within and external to the organization
- Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring
- Flexible and positive leadership style and approach to work Ability to lead and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- The ability to manage difficult situations and build relationships
- Knowledge Experience in managing a service and supporting the professional development of a team
- Highly developed communication and presentation skills
- Able to appropriately convey complex ideas and information to audiences, at all levels across an organisation and to stakeholders, through a range of media
Other
Essential
- Able to recognise strategic context but also pay attention to detail where necessary
- Assertive but professional. Self- motivated, proactive and resourceful
- Participate in the senior midwifery on call rota
- Flexible to ensure a 24/7 service and support
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).
