Job summary
The postholder will work in coproduction with Maternity and Neonatal services across the LMNS to produce a System wide strategy for the delivery of Professional Nurse and Midwifery Advocacy [PNA & PMA]. This strategy should include equity of access, working on cross cover, community of practice networks, restorative practice, professional support, space for individual and group reflection, and working in collaboration with health and wellbeing teams across the Integrated Care System [ICS].
This postholder will use the A-EQUIP (Advocating for Education and Quality Improvement) approach to support all PNA and PMAs to improve system performance and the experiences of Nurses, Midwives and those they care for. This also includes supporting the professional development of PNA and PMA's and support the provision of frontline professional mentorship, as outlined in key national policy such as national frameworks for Nursing and Midwifery preceptorship.
Reporting progress against objectives will be a key part of the role, this will include presenting an overview at various LMNS boards, ICS meetings and wider as required. This will require the postholder to demonstrate advanced communication, presentation, and data collection skills.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across the LMNS/ICB/ICS, including but not limited to: -
- Trusts partners.
- PNA and PMA's across the system, region and nationally
- Clinical Governance and Education teams
- Regional Maternity Leads
- Higher Education Institutes (HEIs)
- Black Country Integrated Board and System
- Trust and ICS retention leads
- NHS England Perinatal Pelvic Health Implementation Group
- Black Country and West Birmingham Local Maternity and Neonatal System
Key Accountabilities:
- Represent the Black Country LMNS/ICS at relevant forums, meetings and events.
About us
All employees must comply with the ICBs Equal Opportunities policies and in line with the Equality Act 2010, must not discriminate on grounds of any protected characteristics. In addition, other grounds on which employees should not treat others unfavourably include trade union membership (or non-membership) and political affiliation.
The organisation operates a No Smoking policy.
Whilst the post holder will have an administrative base at one location within the Black Country ICB area, the ICB is moving towards activity-based working and therefore employees will be able to work at a location suitable for the activities in their role, including at home.
Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the National Health Service. The unauthorised use or disclosures of patient or other personal information is regarded as gross misconduct and will be subject to the organisations Disciplinary Procedure and, in the case of both computerised and paper-based information, could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.
It is the responsibility of every member of staff to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults, children and young people from abuse. All staff are expected to undertake mandatory training relevant to the role. All staff should familiarise themselves with the relevant Policies on safeguarding which are available on the internet site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and the postholder will be expected to undertake any other duties relevant to the post. The job description will be subject to discussion and reviewed on an annual basis within the appraisal process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and the postholder will be expected to undertake any other duties relevant to the post. The job description will be subject to discussion and reviewed on an annual basis within the appraisal process.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Registered nurse and/or midwife
- Completion of AEQUIP model of supervision course
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implementation.
- Demonstrable well-developed leadership skills.
Desirable
- A thorough understanding of the The Code (NMC 2015). An appreciation of strategic issues affecting health and health care provision.
- Educated to BSc level or equivalent.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Highly developed negotiation, networking and communication skills.
- Experience of working as a leader of a team and can demonstrate principles of effective team working.
Desirable
- In depth working knowledge of issues of confidentiality and demonstrate appropriateness in dealing with sensitive staff data personal, patient and corporate information.
ANALYTICAL, PLANNING, PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Evidence of working in a complex environment and coping with competing priorities.
- Ability to think widely and analyse problems and develop solutions.
- Prioritise, plan and evaluate own and others workload
- Acting as an expert in A-EQUIP and the delivery of training and support packages for the professional of Nurse and Midwife advocates across the ICS.
Desirable
- Ability to interpret overall health service policy and strategy combined with AEQUIP, professional standards and local service provision, in order to establish goals and standards across the ICS.
- Demonstrate IT skills in using applications e.g. Word, Powerpoint and Excel spreadsheets. Evidence of excellent skills in report writing.
AUTONOMY
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously in planning and organising own diary.
- Experience of working with a wide range of disparate individuals.
Desirable
- Ability to emotionally support other staff
- Ability to think widely and analyse problems and develop solutions.
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
Essential
- Able to consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Registered nurse and/or midwife
- Completion of AEQUIP model of supervision course
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its implementation.
- Demonstrable well-developed leadership skills.
Desirable
- A thorough understanding of the The Code (NMC 2015). An appreciation of strategic issues affecting health and health care provision.
- Educated to BSc level or equivalent.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Highly developed negotiation, networking and communication skills.
- Experience of working as a leader of a team and can demonstrate principles of effective team working.
Desirable
- In depth working knowledge of issues of confidentiality and demonstrate appropriateness in dealing with sensitive staff data personal, patient and corporate information.
ANALYTICAL, PLANNING, PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Evidence of working in a complex environment and coping with competing priorities.
- Ability to think widely and analyse problems and develop solutions.
- Prioritise, plan and evaluate own and others workload
- Acting as an expert in A-EQUIP and the delivery of training and support packages for the professional of Nurse and Midwife advocates across the ICS.
Desirable
- Ability to interpret overall health service policy and strategy combined with AEQUIP, professional standards and local service provision, in order to establish goals and standards across the ICS.
- Demonstrate IT skills in using applications e.g. Word, Powerpoint and Excel spreadsheets. Evidence of excellent skills in report writing.
AUTONOMY
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously in planning and organising own diary.
- Experience of working with a wide range of disparate individuals.
Desirable
- Ability to emotionally support other staff
- Ability to think widely and analyse problems and develop solutions.
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
Essential
- Able to consider the most effective way to promote equality of opportunity and good working relationships in employment and service delivery and has the ability to take actions which support and promote this agenda
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).
