Job summary
Join Our Exceptional Maternity Team at Hull University Teaching Hospitals!
This is an exciting time to join our senior midwifery team, as we are experiencing a transformative period with significant investment in leadership and services. As part of our team, you'll be part of a forward-thinking, supportive environment, caring for over 5,000 families within our large maternity unit and across the community. You'll be delivering outstanding care, working collaboratively with women, families, and external stakeholders, all while playing a key role in shaping the future of maternity services.
At Hull University Teaching Hospitals, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of care in maternity services, always driven by evidence-based practice. We are passionate about creating strong partnerships with women and their families, ensuring they receive the best possible care every step of the way.
We're on the lookout for motivated and enthusiastic midwives to take on an exciting opportunity managing one of our maternity services. If you're someone with a genuine passion for all aspects of maternity care, this is the perfect role for you.
Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something special. Your dedication and passion will make a real difference in the lives of many families.
Main duties of the job
This role encompasses the management of both community and our midwifery led unit.
The midwifery practice lead is responsible for the effective management of the ward over the 24-hour period. They will monitor and maintain standards of professional practice, and will supervise, lead, direct and deploy the team to ensure that standards of care are met. Acting as a role model and advocate for women, birthing partners and midwives, and working as part of the senior midwifery team, the post holder will contribute to the future development of the maternity service through participation in quality improvement and development initiatives.
The post holder will be expected to work three days managerial and two days clinically per week to provide both clinical and managerial support for their staff.
About us
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is part of one of the largest acute and community Group arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts -Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) - our Group has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH and Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Group and our community.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
Please ensure that you have specified the area that you wish to be considered for.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
Please ensure that you have specified the area that you wish to be considered for.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC Registration
- First Level Degree in related healthcare discipline or substantial experiential equivalence
- Evidence of learning beyond registration evidenced by relevant professional portfolio
Desirable
- Master's qualification in relevant discipline or working towards one
- Professional Midwifery Advocate
- Leadership qualification
- NIPE qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to the post
- Previous recent experience, of a senior midwifery role
- Understanding of Local Maternity Systems and Maternity
- Transformation programme Experienced in interpreting national guidance into local action
- Must be able to provide a portfolio of clinical/managerial experience
Desirable
- Change management skills
- Proven track record of partnership working
- Direct Line management experience
- Experience of working at a large acute NHS Trust
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- report writing and investigation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- able to prioritise workload
Desirable
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Personal Integrity and Credibility
- Approachable and Adaptable
- Hard working and committed to the principles of public sector values
- Excellent negotiation & facilitation skills
- Demonstrable track record of achievement of objectives
- Ability to think laterally and seek pragmatic solutions to problems/issues/challenges
Other Requirements
Essential
- Proven record of presenting and teaching skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with current NMC Registration
- First Level Degree in related healthcare discipline or substantial experiential equivalence
- Evidence of learning beyond registration evidenced by relevant professional portfolio
Desirable
- Master's qualification in relevant discipline or working towards one
- Professional Midwifery Advocate
- Leadership qualification
- NIPE qualification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to the post
- Previous recent experience, of a senior midwifery role
- Understanding of Local Maternity Systems and Maternity
- Transformation programme Experienced in interpreting national guidance into local action
- Must be able to provide a portfolio of clinical/managerial experience
Desirable
- Change management skills
- Proven track record of partnership working
- Direct Line management experience
- Experience of working at a large acute NHS Trust
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- report writing and investigation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- able to prioritise workload
Desirable
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Personal Integrity and Credibility
- Approachable and Adaptable
- Hard working and committed to the principles of public sector values
- Excellent negotiation & facilitation skills
- Demonstrable track record of achievement of objectives
- Ability to think laterally and seek pragmatic solutions to problems/issues/challenges
Other Requirements
Essential
- Proven record of presenting and teaching skills
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).
