Job summary
In February 2016 the government published 'Better Births' A Five Year Forward View for maternity care. This described how maternity services needed to transform to deliver care that was safe, personalised and kind.
The Transformation Project Midwife will be responsible for supporting the development, co-ordination and delivery of change programme(s) which align to the overall aims of the National Maternity Transformation programme, as well as national and local maternity services requirements response such as CNST, Ockenden Report, NHS Long term Plan.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous, competent practitioner
To have expert clinical skills and ensure appropriate assessment, implementation and evaluation of care is achieved. Act as a resource for other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Represent midwifery care in all multidisciplinary forums and represent the Better Birth's lead in her absence.
To coordinate and manage the projects that arise within maternity services that will support and enhance the quality and safety of care we offer to women and their families.
Have some experience of managing change and/ or projects and be willing to further develop this expertise within the role.
To act as a change agent to facilitate the development and implementation of new models of care and practice by inspiring, negotiating & persuading colleagues to fulfil their potential.
Contribute to performance improvement taking a lead for identified areas.
Provide coordination of and participate in relevant working groups and provide project advice, expertise and support where requested
Develop required documents, reports, reviews and business cases to inform and drive transformation.
Collate and present required information and data to support deliverables and milestones.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate leadership skills to support with, negotiation, change management and communication skills, to support the Better Births lead and maternity services in overcoming barriers to transformation and change. Will need to engage with service users and other stakeholders to ensure that activities to support in delivering the project plan (s) that are coproduced and responsive to the needs of women and their families. The post holder will work with key stakeholders to help develop and deliver a project plan to achieve the nationally agreed targets.
The post holder will support the Better Births lead in the co-ordination of the work of any sub-groups arising from the project, monitoring the progress of their work against relevant project plans, ensuring these are in line and on time to achieve the overall aims and objectives of the project.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate leadership skills to support with, negotiation, change management and communication skills, to support the Better Births lead and maternity services in overcoming barriers to transformation and change. Will need to engage with service users and other stakeholders to ensure that activities to support in delivering the project plan (s) that are coproduced and responsive to the needs of women and their families. The post holder will work with key stakeholders to help develop and deliver a project plan to achieve the nationally agreed targets.
The post holder will support the Better Births lead in the co-ordination of the work of any sub-groups arising from the project, monitoring the progress of their work against relevant project plans, ensuring these are in line and on time to achieve the overall aims and objectives of the project.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife with the NMC Degree level qualification / diploma
- oEvidence of ongoing CPD Post registration management/leadership qualification or willingness to undertake same
- oExpert knowledge of midwifery and its applications
Desirable
- oProject management qualification
- oMasters Level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of managing change and/ or projects and be willing to further develop this expertise within the role
- oExtensive midwifery experience in all areas
Knowledge
Essential
- oExpert knowledge of midwifery and its applications
- oKnowledge of current issues in health service provision.
Skills
Essential
- oSignificant midwifery experience all areas
- oConfident providing both low and high risk care
- oExperience in developing documents, reports, reviews and business cases
- oProven abilities in cross professional working and liaison.
- oIT Literate/able to use Word/PowerPoint/Excel
- oEvidence of involvement in protocol and guideline development.
- oExperience of presenting to large groups
- oAct as a role model
- oAbility to prioritise and meet deadlines
- oAbility to challenge and change practice
- oEvidence of decision making and negotiation
- oAble to motivate/influence staff
- oAble to deal with conflict
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife with the NMC Degree level qualification / diploma
- oEvidence of ongoing CPD Post registration management/leadership qualification or willingness to undertake same
- oExpert knowledge of midwifery and its applications
Desirable
- oProject management qualification
- oMasters Level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of managing change and/ or projects and be willing to further develop this expertise within the role
- oExtensive midwifery experience in all areas
Knowledge
Essential
- oExpert knowledge of midwifery and its applications
- oKnowledge of current issues in health service provision.
Skills
Essential
- oSignificant midwifery experience all areas
- oConfident providing both low and high risk care
- oExperience in developing documents, reports, reviews and business cases
- oProven abilities in cross professional working and liaison.
- oIT Literate/able to use Word/PowerPoint/Excel
- oEvidence of involvement in protocol and guideline development.
- oExperience of presenting to large groups
- oAct as a role model
- oAbility to prioritise and meet deadlines
- oAbility to challenge and change practice
- oEvidence of decision making and negotiation
- oAble to motivate/influence staff
- oAble to deal with conflict
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).
