Job summary
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a passionate and dynamic leader!
Labour Ward Management at Scarborough Hospital.
You will collaborate with the labour ward manager in post to lead our intrapartum care services at Scarborough site. Your priorities will be a focus on birthing women and people, and family centred care.
To support the right leader of midwives, we can able discuss scenarios to support your other career focus, your travel and other considerations. We encourage flexible and creative thinking to deliver the service our families deserve.
You will support and contribute to our improvement plans, informed by the Maternity Three Year Delivery Plan:
- Listening to and working with women, birthing individuals and families with compassion
- Supporting our workforce
- Developing a culture of safety, learning and support
- Meeting and improving standards and structures
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Labour Ward Manager who will collaborate with the Labour Ward Manager in post to:
- Provide senior leadership and hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational running of the clinical managerial and requirements for labour ward.
- Lead by example and empower staff in their personal and professional development.
- Take the lead role in ensuring the environmental and ward processes are responsive to the needs of women and birthing individuals, providing assurance through agreed mechanisms.
- Work alongside and support the labour ward team in a clinical capacity when required, being an expert practitioner to guide and advise the multi-disciplinary team as required.
- You will have excellent communication skills and will inspire your team with your drive and passion for developing people and services.
- You will be a visible and credible clinical leader, promoting compassionate leadership within the labour ward whilst engaging your team to improve standards of care.
As a professional Midwifery leader you will ensure the professional development and standards of midwives within the labour ward, providing professional oversight and governance.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Practice supervisor and/or practice assessor
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Examination of the Newborn qualification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department, Division and Trust
- Ability to manage conflict constructively
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Recent leadership or managerial experience (taking charge on a shift)
- Experience of initiating and leading a change in practice
- Recent experience of audit
- Taking charge and motivating a team at periods of peak capacity and working under pressure
- Experience of contributing to managing flow across a busy maternity unit
Desirable
- Experience of managing complaints
- Experience of managing sickness and absence
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Practice supervisor and/or practice assessor
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Examination of the Newborn qualification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department, Division and Trust
- Ability to manage conflict constructively
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Recent leadership or managerial experience (taking charge on a shift)
- Experience of initiating and leading a change in practice
- Recent experience of audit
- Taking charge and motivating a team at periods of peak capacity and working under pressure
- Experience of contributing to managing flow across a busy maternity unit
Desirable
- Experience of managing complaints
- Experience of managing sickness and absence
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).
