Head of Midwifery

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Head of Midwifery will work with the Head of Nursing and Midwifery to take responsibility for line management of the deputy Heads of Midwifery, Consultant Midwives / Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Matrons. This will involve developing professional practice and enacting key human resources policies.

The Heads of Midwifery and Nursing collectively are responsible for the oversight of over 500 midwives, nurses and support staff, the post holder will support the management team and CMG leads to plan develop, monitor and review the recruitment, deployment and management of nursing and midwifery staff in the CMG. Plus ensure there is robust oversight in supporting senior nurses and midwives in the implementation of methods, processes and systems for recruiting, deploying and managing people which support the organisation's vision, values, strategies and objectives.

Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.

Due to current operational demands and vacancies in key roles, an immediate or swift start would be ideal; however, this is not essential for the right candidate. Applicants are encouraged to discuss potential release arrangements with their line manager at the earliest opportunity.

At the conclusion of the secondment, there may be an opportunity to apply for a permanent Head of Midwifery role, subject to organisational requirements and through a competitive recruitment process. This provides a potential longer-term career opportunity for candidates considering a secondment from another organisation.

Person specification Training & Qualifications Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife
• First Degree
• Master's degree (or working towards) or equivalent level of experience in a highly specialised role
• Management training or evidence of equivalent competence
• Professional training/learning which demonstrates highly developed professional knowledge / continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Registered Nurse
• Educational / Mentorship qualification

Experience Essential criteria

• Extensive leadership and managerial experience with evidence of achievement acquired through at least 3 years' experience at a senior level.
• Broad range of clinical midwifery experience acquired through significant practice.
• Experience of staff management, able to persuade and influence and handle conflict
• Strong evidence of service development and successful change management
• Experience of risk management and quality assurance
• Management of a large and diverse team
• Public speaking
• Research awareness skills
• Leading cross boundary projects
• Clinically sound experience and knowledge.
• Knowledge of risk management strategies.
• Knowledge of relevant speciality service provision
• A sound understanding of the NHS, current legislation and national strategy.
• Knowledge of the key regulations, outcomes and assessment methods used by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in judgement of healthcare organisations
• Knowledge of NMC rules governing practice.
• An understanding of the complexity of service delivery

Service Improvement Essential criteria

• Multi
  -professional problem solving in teams.
• Strategy and policy development
• Able to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively.
• issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through
• Able to develop and maintain constructive relationships with all professional disciplines.
• Able to analyse complex clinical
  • issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

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