Job summary
Maternity services at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are undergoing transformational change in line with the ambitions set out in the Single Delivery Plan and the need to address health inequalities that exist particularly for women and birthing individuals from Black, Asian and deprived backgrounds and high-risk groups.
Our vision is aligned with the national and Local Maternity and Neonatal System (LMNS) deliverables, and we are looking for an exceptional midwife to join the team to ensure our maternity services maintain compliance with both external and internal key performance indicators
A key focus of this role will be to ensure the Trust is compliant with the NHSR Maternity Incentive Scheme, CQC requirements, screening KPIs and actions dictated by other national maternity reviews
The post holder is a key member of the Director of Midwifery office, under the line management of the Lead Midwife for Governance and Quality.
Main duties of the job
To support the Director of Midwifery, Head of Midwifery and the Lead Midwife for Governance and Quality with implementation of the Single Delivery Plan, and production of associated quality improvement plans and business cases.
The role will focus on the plans, wider implementation, risk and issue management and ongoing quality assurance processes for actions from national reviews, maternity incentive scheme (MIS), patient safety, governance and other workstreams. The post holder will be required to navigate across the team to ensure all the required stakeholders are feeding into the requirements national reviews as required where there may be independencies and links.
Demonstrate effective stakeholder management across different departments and at all levels and external forums
Contribute to the senior midwifery manager on call rota.
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 working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS 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 within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
education/ qualifiications and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Masters degree or study at Masters level - or relevant experience
- Evidence of further continued professional development
- 5 years relevant post registration midwifery experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience at senior midwife level e.g. specialist midwife or ward/team management
- Evidence of working with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated understanding of maintaining and interpreting data
- Demonstrated understanding of governance issues relating to maternity services
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/facilitation
- Project management
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English, to enable liaison with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team and to produce concise written reports and notes.
- Knowledge of up to date nursing/ midwifery and NHS issues
- High motivation and ability to motivate others
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
- Managerial and leadership ability
Desirable
- Insight into the needs of the Trust and Regional/Government initiatives
- Management experience
Person Specification
Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
education/ qualifiications and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Masters degree or study at Masters level - or relevant experience
- Evidence of further continued professional development
- 5 years relevant post registration midwifery experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience at senior midwife level e.g. specialist midwife or ward/team management
- Evidence of working with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated understanding of maintaining and interpreting data
- Demonstrated understanding of governance issues relating to maternity services
Desirable
- Experience of teaching/facilitation
- Project management
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English, to enable liaison with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team and to produce concise written reports and notes.
- Knowledge of up to date nursing/ midwifery and NHS issues
- High motivation and ability to motivate others
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice
- Managerial and leadership ability
Desirable
- Insight into the needs of the Trust and Regional/Government initiatives
- Management experience
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).
