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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JDPS (PDF, 560.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)