Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Womens Service at Leeds Teaching
Hospitals as a Deputy Head of Midwifery and Nursing.
This
role will support the existing senior management team and is integral to the
smooth functioning of the Maternity and Gynaecology services in the Womens
Clinical Service Unit. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic midwifery
leader with the clinical and leadership expertise to ensure the delivery of
high quality, personalised care to families within our care.
For any informal enquiry of this job feel free to
contact Rukeya Miah, Director of Midwifery via her PA, Sarah Harrison
sarah.harrison22@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
Managerially
and professionally accountable to the Head of Midwifery /Nursing the Deputy
Head of Midwifery / Nursing has responsibility for the leadership and
management of nursing and midwifery across the Clinical Service Unit (CSU).
This includes line management responsibilities within the CSU and the
management of specific clinical services/areas.
They
will work to support the Head of Midwifery /Nursing for all issues relating to
midwifery /nursing within the CSU and will be an integral part of the senior
midwifery / nurse structure within the CSU.
They
are responsible for decision making where practice or service delivery issues
arise within the CSU or cross speciality or when cross speciality leadership is
required. The Deputy Head of Midwifery /Nursing will establish and foster an
effective working relationship with the CSU Management team to lead
improvements in nursing, service delivery and the achievement of organisational
priorities within the CSU. The Deputy Head of Midwifery / Nursing will deputise
for the Head of Midwifery / Nursing on an as required basis.
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our
process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new
roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve
the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If
you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle,
please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named
contact if you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerially
and professionally accountable to the Head of Midwifery /Nursing the Deputy
Head of Midwifery / Nursing has responsibility for the leadership and
management of nursing and midwifery across the Clinical Service Unit (CSU).
This includes line management responsibilities within the CSU and the
management of specific clinical services/areas.
They
will work to support the Head of Midwifery /Nursing for all issues relating to
midwifery /nursing within the CSU and will be an integral part of the senior
midwifery / nurse structure within the CSU.
They
are responsible for decision making where practice or service delivery issues
arise within the CSU or cross speciality or when cross speciality leadership is
required. The Deputy Head of Midwifery /Nursing will establish and foster an
effective working relationship with the CSU Management team to lead
improvements in nursing, service delivery and the achievement of organisational
priorities within the CSU. The Deputy Head of Midwifery / Nursing will deputise
for the Head of Midwifery / Nursing on an as required basis.
The
Deputy Head of Midwifery / Nursing has responsibility for the delivery of safe,
clinically and cost effective and compassionate nursing/midwifery care within
the CSU and provides assurance evidence to the Head of Midwifery / Nursing,
Director of Nursing (Operations)/Deputy Chief Nurse and Chief Nurse/Deputy
Chief Executive regarding compliance against all appropriate professional,
organisational and national compliance standards.
The
Deputy Head of Midwifery / Nursing (Band 8b) will be responsible for the care
and professional practice delivered within a large CSU.
The
role of the Deputy Head of Midwifery /Nursing will include the requirement to
engage with partners outside of the organisation e.g. to collaborate in
city-wide and national improvement projects and developing relationships with
service users.
Services
provided within the CSU have a significant regional role in providing
healthcare and this is represented in the requirement for a Deputy Head of
Midwifery / Nursing post-holder to allow the Head of Midwifery / Nursing to
liaise regionally and align service provision at a strategic level.
Please see attached document for full job description
and personal specifications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managerially
and professionally accountable to the Head of Midwifery /Nursing the Deputy
Head of Midwifery / Nursing has responsibility for the leadership and
management of nursing and midwifery across the Clinical Service Unit (CSU).
This includes line management responsibilities within the CSU and the
management of specific clinical services/areas.
They
will work to support the Head of Midwifery /Nursing for all issues relating to
midwifery /nursing within the CSU and will be an integral part of the senior
midwifery / nurse structure within the CSU.
They
are responsible for decision making where practice or service delivery issues
arise within the CSU or cross speciality or when cross speciality leadership is
required. The Deputy Head of Midwifery /Nursing will establish and foster an
effective working relationship with the CSU Management team to lead
improvements in nursing, service delivery and the achievement of organisational
priorities within the CSU. The Deputy Head of Midwifery / Nursing will deputise
for the Head of Midwifery / Nursing on an as required basis.
The
Deputy Head of Midwifery / Nursing has responsibility for the delivery of safe,
clinically and cost effective and compassionate nursing/midwifery care within
the CSU and provides assurance evidence to the Head of Midwifery / Nursing,
Director of Nursing (Operations)/Deputy Chief Nurse and Chief Nurse/Deputy
Chief Executive regarding compliance against all appropriate professional,
organisational and national compliance standards.
The
Deputy Head of Midwifery / Nursing (Band 8b) will be responsible for the care
and professional practice delivered within a large CSU.
The
role of the Deputy Head of Midwifery /Nursing will include the requirement to
engage with partners outside of the organisation e.g. to collaborate in
city-wide and national improvement projects and developing relationships with
service users.
Services
provided within the CSU have a significant regional role in providing
healthcare and this is represented in the requirement for a Deputy Head of
Midwifery / Nursing post-holder to allow the Head of Midwifery / Nursing to
liaise regionally and align service provision at a strategic level.
Please see attached document for full job description
and personal specifications.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a senior midwife/nurse.
- Significant senior leadership experience in midwifery/nursing.
- Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of midwives / nurses/allied health professionals (pertaining to the area of clinical practice).
- Evidence of on-going and relevant personal and professional development in the last 2 years.
- Demonstrable experience managing clinical services and of leading improvements in clinical settings, patient care and experience across multiple specialities.
- Knowledge and experience of human resources management, communicating complex and contentious information to individuals and large groups.
- Experience of managing budgets and financial resources, including the associated processes such as budget setting, financial planning and making proposals for service developments across multiple area.
- Evidence of on-going and relevant personal and professional training
- In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety.
- Specialist knowledge of midwifery or allied health professionals professional issues and care and service delivery.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of and continuing acceptance of the need for financial governance and probity.
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of project management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife/ Registered Nurse with current registration with the NMC.
- Bachelors degree in subject relevant to the role.
- Masters degree or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level.
- Post-graduate qualification within a leadership programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Ability to make links and ensure a joined up approach, ensuring that all outputs are sound in terms of both rational and evidence.
- Ability to conceptualise problems and identify solutions.
- Ability to initiate, lead and manage change.
- Demonstrable ability to interpret highly complex facts and situations, analyse and make judgements based upon this.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health Requirement for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a senior midwife/nurse.
- Significant senior leadership experience in midwifery/nursing.
- Demonstrable evidence of specialist knowledge of the professional leadership and management of midwives / nurses/allied health professionals (pertaining to the area of clinical practice).
- Evidence of on-going and relevant personal and professional development in the last 2 years.
- Demonstrable experience managing clinical services and of leading improvements in clinical settings, patient care and experience across multiple specialities.
- Knowledge and experience of human resources management, communicating complex and contentious information to individuals and large groups.
- Experience of managing budgets and financial resources, including the associated processes such as budget setting, financial planning and making proposals for service developments across multiple area.
- Evidence of on-going and relevant personal and professional training
- In depth knowledge of the clinical governance agenda including clinical risk and safety.
- Specialist knowledge of midwifery or allied health professionals professional issues and care and service delivery.
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of and continuing acceptance of the need for financial governance and probity.
Desirable
- Demonstrable evidence of project management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife/ Registered Nurse with current registration with the NMC.
- Bachelors degree in subject relevant to the role.
- Masters degree or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level.
- Post-graduate qualification within a leadership programme/study or evidence of practical application of expertise at this level.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Ability to make links and ensure a joined up approach, ensuring that all outputs are sound in terms of both rational and evidence.
- Ability to conceptualise problems and identify solutions.
- Ability to initiate, lead and manage change.
- Demonstrable ability to interpret highly complex facts and situations, analyse and make judgements based upon this.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health Requirement for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy.
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).
