Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior experienced,
dynamic, high performing midwife to join the team as a Matron for the Community
Midwifery Services of County Durham and Darlington.
The role is a fixed term post to cover a secondment. The
role covers community services across the region including Shotley Bridge,
Durham Chester le Street, Ferryhill, Bishop Auckland and Darlington; the post
holder will be expected to drive and base to be determined with the postholder.
We are looking for a clinically credible midwife with a
broad range of midwifery experience and exceptional clinical ability. The post
holder will be supported in their personal and professional growth will be
encouraged and developed.
Team maternity at CDDFT care for
circ. 5000 families every year having babies in County Durham and Darlington,
we have large levels of social inequalities and deprivation across the locality
and aim to ensure all women, birthing persons and families receive the care
they deserve.
This role is key is leading, supporting and
drive the community services to deliver care close to home and in
collaboration with other partners that can truly influence the population we
service.
Main duties of the job
We seek to find a midwife with experience who possesses
strong clinical leadership, who has excellent communication and networking
skills, is able to support the maternity team on our journey towards improving
health inequalities and delivery high quality care both physically and
emotionally during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond.
You will need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a
distinct passion for maternity services and a drive for continuous improvement
in maternity safety and experience.
The post-holder will be responsible for driving safe, high
quality care provision in the community midwifery services.
Team CDDFT is progressive in career development for Matrons
as part of your role; you will have the opportunity to be supported in career
aspirations. You will work as part of a leadership team of other matrons and
clinical leads, the Head of Midwifery Joanne Crawford, Clinical Director Remko
Beukenholdt and within the care group of family health ; wrapping care around
the whole family.
Our aim is to ensure that we have fantastic teams, ensuring
our woman and their families receive fantastic care. Having a large smile and
big heart are recommended.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior post holder in CDDFT you will be required to be
an inspirational leader and great line manager.
This includes:-
Promote the Trusts core values of care, quality, respect,
leadership and achievement by adherence to the behavioral competencies as
detailed on the Trusts website/intranet site.
Put
delivery of high quality services at the forefront of what you do
Ensure
that excellence in communication and engagement of staff, service users and
stakeholders is at the centre of everything you do. Critical to this is
effective communications with the front line, listening and communicating
messages from the front line up to the Executive Directors and the Trust Board.
Challenge
the status quo and lead on the development of workforce plans that are
cognisant of future developments, new ways of working and new technologies.
Establish
excellent working relationships with clinicians at all levels within the Care
Group and across organisations to enable transformation and delivery on all
areas of performance.
Lead and
support transformation and integration of services using lean methodologies
across pathways and services both internally and with external agencies eg.
local authorities) to achieve improved outcomes for patients and service users,
increase productivity and reduce costs.
Lead on
and be proactive in ensuring that the health and well-being agenda is considered
in the development of and evident in delivery of all services.
Demonstrate
a can do approach to problem solving and delivery of services.
Ensure
that robust governance is embedded in your area of responsibility.
At all
times demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with your role as a senior
leader.
Main duties and responsibilities
In
conjunction with the Head of Midwifery disseminate and implement national and
local developments and guidance relating to midwifery.
To
maintain effective communication systems between all staff ensuring a positive
working environment is achieved.
Identify
untoward incidences and link with the Senior Clinical Governance Lead to ensure
the incidences are reported, reviewed and findings disseminated in a timely
fashion.
Provide
problem solving clinical leadership and promote this approach with other staff.
Work with
senior staff in orientating and developing new members of staff.
Positively
challenge ways of working and thinking to support and develop new ways of
working
Lead on
the delivery of all aspects of performance including quality of services,
patient experience, access, finance, governance, HR and organisational
development. This extends beyond your direct area of influence to include leadership
across other associated services and Care Groups.
Ensure a
robust appraisal system is in place to achieve annual appraisals for all staff.
Be
vigilant that the working conditions environment, comply with the Health &
Safety at work act.
In the
absence of the Head of Midwifery acts up as required.
To act in
role of senior nurse/site manager when
required.
Ensure
streamline mechanisms are in place for the replacement of staff vacancies.
Assist in
the process of recruitment and retention of staff to senior level.
Ensure
that all staff are provided with the opportunity to develop skills to reach
their maximum potential.
Facilitate
a family friendly environment whilst maintaining service needs.
To support
and develop new ways of working to continually improve the quality of the
service.
Ensure
staff views are valued and acted upon.
Ensure
staff receive key information in an accurate and timely manner.
Act as an
advisor to fellow Midwives and support senior Midwives with complex human
resource issues.
Facilitate
the provision of an environment conducive to the learning needs of all staff
including students.
Provide
general management advice and support for staff at the base site and community
as required
Attend
meetings relevant to the base site and community, eg estates, infection
control.
Act as the
point of contact for other departments, eg. Hotel services.
Work
closely with the Clinical / Service Lead for Gynaecology when site issues
relate to gynaecology services.
Participate
in staff appraisals, formulation of Personal Development Plans and succession
planning for all staff.
Act as an
advisor to fellow midwives and gynaecology nurses for bed and staffing issues.
Support
senior midwives with complex human resource issues, eg. Long term sickness,
recruitment and retention, investigations potentially leading to disciplinary
action.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a senior post holder in CDDFT you will be required to be
an inspirational leader and great line manager.
This includes:-
Promote the Trusts core values of care, quality, respect,
leadership and achievement by adherence to the behavioral competencies as
detailed on the Trusts website/intranet site.
Put
delivery of high quality services at the forefront of what you do
Ensure
that excellence in communication and engagement of staff, service users and
stakeholders is at the centre of everything you do. Critical to this is
effective communications with the front line, listening and communicating
messages from the front line up to the Executive Directors and the Trust Board.
Challenge
the status quo and lead on the development of workforce plans that are
cognisant of future developments, new ways of working and new technologies.
Establish
excellent working relationships with clinicians at all levels within the Care
Group and across organisations to enable transformation and delivery on all
areas of performance.
Lead and
support transformation and integration of services using lean methodologies
across pathways and services both internally and with external agencies eg.
local authorities) to achieve improved outcomes for patients and service users,
increase productivity and reduce costs.
Lead on
and be proactive in ensuring that the health and well-being agenda is considered
in the development of and evident in delivery of all services.
Demonstrate
a can do approach to problem solving and delivery of services.
Ensure
that robust governance is embedded in your area of responsibility.
At all
times demonstrate behaviors that are consistent with your role as a senior
leader.
Main duties and responsibilities
In
conjunction with the Head of Midwifery disseminate and implement national and
local developments and guidance relating to midwifery.
To
maintain effective communication systems between all staff ensuring a positive
working environment is achieved.
Identify
untoward incidences and link with the Senior Clinical Governance Lead to ensure
the incidences are reported, reviewed and findings disseminated in a timely
fashion.
Provide
problem solving clinical leadership and promote this approach with other staff.
Work with
senior staff in orientating and developing new members of staff.
Positively
challenge ways of working and thinking to support and develop new ways of
working
Lead on
the delivery of all aspects of performance including quality of services,
patient experience, access, finance, governance, HR and organisational
development. This extends beyond your direct area of influence to include leadership
across other associated services and Care Groups.
Ensure a
robust appraisal system is in place to achieve annual appraisals for all staff.
Be
vigilant that the working conditions environment, comply with the Health &
Safety at work act.
In the
absence of the Head of Midwifery acts up as required.
To act in
role of senior nurse/site manager when
required.
Ensure
streamline mechanisms are in place for the replacement of staff vacancies.
Assist in
the process of recruitment and retention of staff to senior level.
Ensure
that all staff are provided with the opportunity to develop skills to reach
their maximum potential.
Facilitate
a family friendly environment whilst maintaining service needs.
To support
and develop new ways of working to continually improve the quality of the
service.
Ensure
staff views are valued and acted upon.
Ensure
staff receive key information in an accurate and timely manner.
Act as an
advisor to fellow Midwives and support senior Midwives with complex human
resource issues.
Facilitate
the provision of an environment conducive to the learning needs of all staff
including students.
Provide
general management advice and support for staff at the base site and community
as required
Attend
meetings relevant to the base site and community, eg estates, infection
control.
Act as the
point of contact for other departments, eg. Hotel services.
Work
closely with the Clinical / Service Lead for Gynaecology when site issues
relate to gynaecology services.
Participate
in staff appraisals, formulation of Personal Development Plans and succession
planning for all staff.
Act as an
advisor to fellow midwives and gynaecology nurses for bed and staffing issues.
Support
senior midwives with complex human resource issues, eg. Long term sickness,
recruitment and retention, investigations potentially leading to disciplinary
action.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience and recent experience at the appropriate level.
- Proven track record of in-service training.
- Ability to manage budget
- Awareness of Maternity Transformation Programme.
- Higher level awareness of safeguarding children and adults policies and procedures.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to lead and motivate others.
- Assertive.
- Able to challenge current practices in a non threatening way.
- Conflict management
- Change management
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree
- Management or Leadership qualification and /or experience
- Recognised teaching qualification.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Master or working towards and completion of Master Level (or equivalent experience).
- Eligible to be Professional Midwifery Advocate
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Literate and articulate.
- Able to present information and represent the Care Group multidisciplinary meetings.
- Current knowledge of midwifery developments, nationally, regionally and locally.
- Evidence of strategic partnership working
- Previous experience at developing guidelines and protocols on a multidisciplinary level.
- IT skills
- Industrious and versatile able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time.
- Good presentation skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate leadership/management qualities.
- Understand the importance of working with other professionals.
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Commitment to the organisations success
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Experience dealing with conflict management
- Experience with dealing with the public and outside agencies.
- Commitment to the trustwide development strategy for success.
- Management experience of dealing with change.
- Demonstrate leadership/management qualities
- Working knowledge of CQC
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust wide policies
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience and recent experience at the appropriate level.
- Proven track record of in-service training.
- Ability to manage budget
- Awareness of Maternity Transformation Programme.
- Higher level awareness of safeguarding children and adults policies and procedures.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to lead and motivate others.
- Assertive.
- Able to challenge current practices in a non threatening way.
- Conflict management
- Change management
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree
- Management or Leadership qualification and /or experience
- Recognised teaching qualification.
- Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable
- Master or working towards and completion of Master Level (or equivalent experience).
- Eligible to be Professional Midwifery Advocate
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Midwife with NMC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Literate and articulate.
- Able to present information and represent the Care Group multidisciplinary meetings.
- Current knowledge of midwifery developments, nationally, regionally and locally.
- Evidence of strategic partnership working
- Previous experience at developing guidelines and protocols on a multidisciplinary level.
- IT skills
- Industrious and versatile able to work on a diverse range of projects at one time.
- Good presentation skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Demonstrate leadership/management qualities.
- Understand the importance of working with other professionals.
- Able to work under own initiative.
- Commitment to the organisations success
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Experience dealing with conflict management
- Experience with dealing with the public and outside agencies.
- Commitment to the trustwide development strategy for success.
- Management experience of dealing with change.
- Demonstrate leadership/management qualities
- Working knowledge of CQC
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust wide policies
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).
