Director of Midwifery

Job summary

I am delighted to be bringing this opportunity foran experienced midwife to join us at Buckinghamshire Healthcare as Director of Midwifery.

Our current Director of Midwifery is moving on to be the Deputy Chief Nurse for the ICB and will be leaving a great legacy and team.

This role is integral to the maternity services at Buckinghamshire Healthcare. The post holder will provide senior, credible professional advice and support to the Chief Nurse and midwives across the Trust, leading and providing strategic oversight and expert advice for midwifery services, acting as a role model for the profession both internally and externally.

The post holder must have demonstrable experience in leading teams,and managing governance and quality oversight to ensure delivery of the three-year delivery plan for maternity and neonatal services.

As a skilled negotiator, they will influence clinical and professional leaders internally and externally to ensure that our birthing people are cared for effectively and efficiently. In addition to leading people with compassion, the workforce is fit for purpose both today and in the future.

You will have good communication skills to be able to contribute across the organisation and integrated care system.

Informal discussion/ visit encouraged please contact Karen Bonner Chief Nurse t: 07790 961086 e: karen.bonner1@nhs.net

Interviews will take place on 14 August 2023

Main duties of the job

• Provide highly visible and accessible senior leadership advice and support to all staff on issues relating to safe and compassionate midwifery care, acting as the Trust lead.
• Provide leadership on quality and patient safety improvement activities to improve person-centred outcomes, reduce unwarranted variation, and eliminate avoidable harm.
• Production of authoritative, concise and professional reports or briefings to assist the Trust Executive's appropriate decision-making.
• Lead the development and application of midwifery risk and governance systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance and best practice requirements.
• Oversee the management of all resources for midwifery services, staff and budgets to ensure that expenditure and income are within budget and to ensure compliance with Trust financial protocols.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville

Alysbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville

Alysbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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