Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and organised Midwife to join our team to lead on the recruitment and retention of midwifery staff within our services. Working in collaboration with the senior team you will lead on developing initiatives to attract and retain staff through engagement and recruitment campaigns. This is a new and exciting role and you will be responsible for leading open days and providing professional advice and guidance on registration and training.
The role is 18.75 hours, however applicants who wish to work more hours are encouraged to increase this with clinical shifts in Midwifery service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for organising recruitment campaigns and leading on retention of staff.
The post holder will be the first point of contact for applicants applying to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust and will be representing the Trust, therefore excellent people skills are essential. The role frequently involves multi-disciplinary networking, thus exceptional communication, professionalism and organisational skills are vital.
The post holder will need to be highly motivated and able to work well under their own initiative. Being methodical is a fundamental skill for this post, as well as being able to work to strict deadlines.
Develop a programme of generational mentoring including retire and return midwives to support and mentor new recruits into the profession.Provide first line support and advice for midwifery recruitment issues/contact and concerns for new recruits ensuring a smooth on-boarding process
Ensure new recruits have a detailed programme of induction to the midwifery service with a named mentor to support them during this period.
Allocate appropriate Preceptors (if newly qualified)
You will need to have excellent communication & IT skills
About us
The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county. And with over 8,000 staff, we're one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a huge range of opportunities and benefits in a genuinely supportive working environment.
Maternity services at Gloucestershire hospitals offer a full range of services to support the women of Gloucestershire. We deliver around 6000 babies a year across our two free-standing birth units, an along-side birth unit, home births and an Obstetric unit, offering midwives the opportunity to work in a variety of settings in our community services, birth units and Delivery Suite.
Our team is dynamic and constantly evolving to manage the demand and challenges of the service. We work closely together to ensure a friendly, positive and supportive environment whilst recognizing individual development needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead, implement and evaluate the midwifery recruitment and retention improvement plan for the service
- Lead recruitment initiatives for midwifery roles linking with workforce initiatives both internally and externally to the Trust as appropriate
- Plan & organise recruitment events and monitor and track their effectiveness
- Work collaboratively with the Trust Lead for Nursing on recruitment and retention to maximise opportunities available to attract external applicants
- Plan & coordinate open days and other forms of proactive recruitment activity including taking a lead role in the shortlisting of applicants and securing timely, professional engagement from the wider midwifery workforce in selection and interviewing applicants.
- Work closely with Practice Development Midwives to develop an in depth understanding and knowledge of tools, techniques and methodologies for the assessment of clinical skills
- Develop career clinics and provide coaching for midwives to develop a bespoke package of support depending on the individuals strengths and career aspirations. Agree development needs that support the delivery of care, as well as driving staff career development and retention within the service.
- Develop internal development days to support interview preparation; CV writing and career progression
- Provide support to internationally educated midwives to develop writing skills and interview preparation; develop an overseas buddy system to support midwives in their career at the Trust
- Develop a programme of generational mentoring including retire and return midwives to support and mentor new recruits into the profession.
- Provide first line support and advice for midwifery recruitment issues/contact and concerns for new recruits ensuring a smooth on-boarding process
- Ensure new recruits have a detailed programme of induction to the midwifery service with a named mentor to support them during this period
- Work closely with the Practice Development Midwives to allocate appropriate Preceptors (if newly qualified)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Lead, implement and evaluate the midwifery recruitment and retention improvement plan for the service
- Lead recruitment initiatives for midwifery roles linking with workforce initiatives both internally and externally to the Trust as appropriate
- Plan & organise recruitment events and monitor and track their effectiveness
- Work collaboratively with the Trust Lead for Nursing on recruitment and retention to maximise opportunities available to attract external applicants
- Plan & coordinate open days and other forms of proactive recruitment activity including taking a lead role in the shortlisting of applicants and securing timely, professional engagement from the wider midwifery workforce in selection and interviewing applicants.
- Work closely with Practice Development Midwives to develop an in depth understanding and knowledge of tools, techniques and methodologies for the assessment of clinical skills
- Develop career clinics and provide coaching for midwives to develop a bespoke package of support depending on the individuals strengths and career aspirations. Agree development needs that support the delivery of care, as well as driving staff career development and retention within the service.
- Develop internal development days to support interview preparation; CV writing and career progression
- Provide support to internationally educated midwives to develop writing skills and interview preparation; develop an overseas buddy system to support midwives in their career at the Trust
- Develop a programme of generational mentoring including retire and return midwives to support and mentor new recruits into the profession.
- Provide first line support and advice for midwifery recruitment issues/contact and concerns for new recruits ensuring a smooth on-boarding process
- Ensure new recruits have a detailed programme of induction to the midwifery service with a named mentor to support them during this period
- Work closely with the Practice Development Midwives to allocate appropriate Preceptors (if newly qualified)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Midwife
- Midwifery degree or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
Experience
Desirable
- Extensive years post midwifery qualification experience
- Previous experience in a leadership role
- Previous recruitment experience
- Previous experience of leading a project or change initiative
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills and ability to utilise Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Decision making skills
- Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Midwife
- Midwifery degree or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation
Experience
Desirable
- Extensive years post midwifery qualification experience
- Previous experience in a leadership role
- Previous recruitment experience
- Previous experience of leading a project or change initiative
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer skills and ability to utilise Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Decision making skills
- Able to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies/protocols/guidelines relevant to area of practice.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
