Job summary Expected Shortlisting Date 17/02/2025 Planned Interview Date 24/02/2025 Band 7 Personalised Care and Choice Specialist Midwife Substantive - Full-time position An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Band 7 Personalised Care and Choice Midwife to join our dedicated team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust providing a high standard of midwifery care to families in Leeds. This role will involve working with families, primarily in the antenatal and postnatal period, to ensure their care is personalised to their individual preferences and choices. Leeds maternity service is continually changing and evolving to meet the needs of our population and ensure our families have a positive birthing experience. We are looking for midwives who are experienced, professional, kind and passionate about delivering personalised, patient centred care. We are a very friendly, supportive team whom welcome innovative ways of working and new ideas and look forward to receiving your application. This position is available for all Band 6 midwives. For further information please do not hesitate to contact Julie Holmes, Matron on julie.holmes4nhs.net Main duties of the job Key work will focus upon improving outcomes for a specific cohort of pregnant people. It is anticipated that the post holder will possess the requisite skills and abilities to be the care coordinator for a group of pregnant people with the most complex health needs. The post holder will provide visible leadership and evidence based information and education to service users and their families, and health professionals, in line with Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust policies, the NMC Midwives Rules and Standards, the NMC Code and current public health guidance. 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Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9298-WOM-116 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities JOB DETAILS Job Title: Specialist Midwife Reports to: Maternity Matron Band: 7 Department: Maternity services Location LTHT JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY The Specialist Midwife will work in partnership with service users, the multi-disciplinary team and local stakeholders with a specific focus on protecting the health and wellbeing, and improving outcomes for a specified cohort of families accessing Maternity services. They will work collaboratively with other internal and external stakeholders in primary and secondary care and the third sector to ensure optimal support with the aim of improving outcomes and reducing any identified health inequalities. Key work will focus upon improving outcomes for a specific cohort of pregnant people. It is anticipated that the post holder will possess the requisite skills and abilities to be the care coordinator for a group of pregnant people with the most complex health needs. The post holder will provide visible leadership and evidence based information and education to service users and their families, and health professionals, in line with Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust policies, the NMC Midwives Rules and Standards, the NMC Code and current public health guidance. The post holder will be responsible for providing complex and sensitive information in a range of circumstances where interpersonal and communication skills are essential particularly in high emotive circumstances and they will facilitate and contribute to the delivery of a seamless integrated package of care tailored to the needs of the individual. The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support the implementation and delivery of evidence based care. They will act as an expert resource and be a positive role model providing sound professional knowledge and leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the maternity service. They will ensure the relevant guidelines and clinical pathways reflect current evidence ensuring care is of the highest quality. Please see attached document for full job description and personal specification. Job description Job responsibilities JOB DETAILS Job Title: Specialist Midwife Reports to: Maternity Matron Band: 7 Department: Maternity services Location LTHT JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY The Specialist Midwife will work in partnership with service users, the multi-disciplinary team and local stakeholders with a specific focus on protecting the health and wellbeing, and improving outcomes for a specified cohort of families accessing Maternity services. They will work collaboratively with other internal and external stakeholders in primary and secondary care and the third sector to ensure optimal support with the aim of improving outcomes and reducing any identified health inequalities. Key work will focus upon improving outcomes for a specific cohort of pregnant people. It is anticipated that the post holder will possess the requisite skills and abilities to be the care coordinator for a group of pregnant people with the most complex health needs. The post holder will provide visible leadership and evidence based information and education to service users and their families, and health professionals, in line with Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust policies, the NMC Midwives Rules and Standards, the NMC Code and current public health guidance. The post holder will be responsible for providing complex and sensitive information in a range of circumstances where interpersonal and communication skills are essential particularly in high emotive circumstances and they will facilitate and contribute to the delivery of a seamless integrated package of care tailored to the needs of the individual. The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support the implementation and delivery of evidence based care. They will act as an expert resource and be a positive role model providing sound professional knowledge and leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the maternity service. They will ensure the relevant guidelines and clinical pathways reflect current evidence ensuring care is of the highest quality. Please see attached document for full job description and personal specification. Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of continuing professional education and development. Experience in all aspects of maternity care with a keen interest in the area of specialism specific to the midwifery post. Able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competence in practice post registration qualification in speciality A keen interest and understanding of the area of specialism specific to the midwifery post. Demonstrable experience in developing self and others and changing practice. Proven leadership and management skills. Desirable Experience in the area of specialism specific to the midwifery post. Evidence of leading and effectively managing quality improvement Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Degree in Midwifery( or demonstrable evidence of comparable experience Qualification/course in leadership Masters Degree or can demonstrate that they are working a Masters degree level. Desirable Masters Degree or Working towards Masters level qualification. Skills & behaviours Essential Excellent communication skills and ability to be responsive to highly emotive conversations. Act as a role model Flexible, highly motivated and supportive of others. Ability to develop excellent working relationships with all staff within the Trust and external partners. Strong organisational and planning skills Willing to develop new skills including completing appropriate training as required. Additional Requirements Essential Ability to adapt written and verbal communication skills to the audience Ability to undertake a wide range of work procedures without direct supervision Ability to analyse data and produce required reports and information. Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post Able to travel between health care settings and the homes of service users Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of continuing professional education and development. Experience in all aspects of maternity care with a keen interest in the area of specialism specific to the midwifery post. Able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competence in practice post registration qualification in speciality A keen interest and understanding of the area of specialism specific to the midwifery post. Demonstrable experience in developing self and others and changing practice. Proven leadership and management skills. Desirable Experience in the area of specialism specific to the midwifery post. Evidence of leading and effectively managing quality improvement Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Degree in Midwifery( or demonstrable evidence of comparable experience Qualification/course in leadership Masters Degree or can demonstrate that they are working a Masters degree level. Desirable Masters Degree or Working towards Masters level qualification. Skills & behaviours Essential Excellent communication skills and ability to be responsive to highly emotive conversations. Act as a role model Flexible, highly motivated and supportive of others. Ability to develop excellent working relationships with all staff within the Trust and external partners. Strong organisational and planning skills Willing to develop new skills including completing appropriate training as required. Additional Requirements Essential Ability to adapt written and verbal communication skills to the audience Ability to undertake a wide range of work procedures without direct supervision Ability to analyse data and produce required reports and information. Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post Able to travel between health care settings and the homes of service users 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)