Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Midwife to join the Maternity Leadership team who will ensure that optimum quality of care and clinical excellence is achieved and maintained . The postholder should be passionate about improving the safety and effectiveness of maternity services. They will take the lead on incidents, risk and Maternity quality & safety recommendations such as MIS, SBL, MBRRACE, MNSI
The individual will be expected to work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical teams, patients, senior leaders within the organisation, external bodies and regional maternity teams.
Main duties of the job
In collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team
- Lead on the development and management of incidents, risks and maternity recommendations
- Liaise closely with clinicians and all staff within and external to the organisation to ensure collaborative working and effective service delivery.
- Work locally, regionally and nationally to promote the quality and clinical outcomes agenda and interpret national guidance.
- Participate in the collection and analysis of information to produce and present regular reports to relevant committees and groups to demonstrate the progression with maternity recommendations, actions and targets.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details
We welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further information and discussion
Sarah Wedgwood - Deputy Head of Midwifery sarah.wedgwood@mcht.nhs.uk
Jenny Butters - Director of Midwifery Jenny.butters@mcht.nhs.uk
See Job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full details
We welcome prospective applicants to contact us for further information and discussion
Sarah Wedgwood - Deputy Head of Midwifery sarah.wedgwood@mcht.nhs.uk
Jenny Butters - Director of Midwifery Jenny.butters@mcht.nhs.uk
See Job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualificiations & Experience
Essential
- NMC registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/training
knowledge & skills
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of governance, risk, PSIRF
- Detailed awareness of current maternity recommendations/programs of work
- Ability to present factual information logically, verbally and in writing
- Ability to cope under pressure and work to deadlines
Desirable
- knowledge of developing new systems and processes
Values
Essential
- Ability to line manage / lead
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job description
- Ability to make decisions at all levels
- Proactive, takes own initiative
Person Specification
Qualificiations & Experience
Essential
- NMC registered Midwife
- Degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/training
knowledge & skills
Essential
- In-depth knowledge of governance, risk, PSIRF
- Detailed awareness of current maternity recommendations/programs of work
- Ability to present factual information logically, verbally and in writing
- Ability to cope under pressure and work to deadlines
Desirable
- knowledge of developing new systems and processes
Values
Essential
- Ability to line manage / lead
- Ability to perform a wide range of duties according to the Job description
- Ability to make decisions at all levels
- Proactive, takes own initiative
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).
