Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced inspirational and motivated midwifery leader to join the senior midwifery team at East Cheshire Trusts Maternity Unit. The successful applicant will directly support the Head of Midwifery, Women's and Children's Services to drive the Maternity Safety and Quality agenda and lead the operational delivery plan with the senior management team. They will also be required to deputise for the Head of Midwifery & Women's Services as required both inside and outside the organisation advocating for the Directorate, the midwifery profession and East Cheshire Trust. The post holder will be required to have previous experience at a senior level within maternity and a proven track record of transformational change and dynamic leadership. They will also be able to demonstrate an innovative approach to quality and safety and looking for a new challenge. Hours per week: 37.5 Main duties of the job The key objectives of this role are to develop midwifery and nursing services in conjunction with the Head of Midwifery and Women's Services in line with the strategic direction of the trust. Whilst promoting and providing visible, accessible leadership to services, to develop and sustain a culture and an environment in which staff are valued and respected. You will be required to work jointly with the Head of Midwifery, Clinical Director, Clinical Lead and Service Line Managers to ensure that developments and service improvements are centred on the needs of the patient, responsive to clinical needs and appropriate to the provision of a cost effective, safe, high quality service. You will be required to deliver those quality indicators within the scope of responsibility and work with other Trust personnel in the delivery of all quality indicators. You will ensure a consistent and co-ordinated approach to the operational management and service provision throughout the area of responsibility and ensure the provision of effective high quality compassionate patient care. The Deputy Head of Midwifery/Matron will take responsibility for the operational management, co-ordination and continuity of maternity services throughout the sphere of responsibility. In conjunction with Head of Midwifery you will ensure provision of care is consistent with the principles of the national maternity strategy and aligned to professional standards. About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring. Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 209-A-24-6787098 Job locations Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Masters level studies or equivalent portfolio of experience. Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent Desirable Suitable Management qualification Leadership qualification Specific Job Requirements Essential Understanding the local and national midwifery/nursing agenda Ability to prioritise and management demanding workloads, planning and delivering agreed milestones Ability to challenge existing practice and promote continuous quality improvement in the delivery of nursing services Highly visible professional role model Other Essential Evidence of Continuing professional development Ability to challenge existing practice and promote continuous quality Improvement in the delivery of midwifery/nursing services Enhanced DBS clearance Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous experience working in NHS at a senior level Operational management experience of working within midwifery services Budgetary management cost improvement planning and quality assessment Good track record of internal and external partnership working Management of employee relations in accordance with HR policies and procedures Practical experience of leading change management agendas Understanding clinical governance, risk assessment, appraisal and mitigation Proven experience of creating opportunities through partnership working Demonstrate a working knowledge of medical specialities, services and the subsequent management of patients within an acute setting Clinical supervision in practice Skills Essential Ability to lead and direct clinical teams and proactively manage performance to ensure delivery of key operational standards. Presentation/associated IT skills including Microsoft Word including Excel and Powerpoint applications Ability to write clear and concise reports and present information relevant to sphere of responsibility within agreed timescales Excellent communicator with effective persuasion and negotiation skills and the ability to motivate and influence others. Ability to manage projects and complex tasks requiring analytical and problem solving skills. Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife Masters level studies or equivalent portfolio of experience. Teaching and Assessing Course or equivalent Desirable Suitable Management qualification Leadership qualification Specific Job Requirements Essential Understanding the local and national midwifery/nursing agenda Ability to prioritise and management demanding workloads, planning and delivering agreed milestones Ability to challenge existing practice and promote continuous quality improvement in the delivery of nursing services Highly visible professional role model Other Essential Evidence of Continuing professional development Ability to challenge existing practice and promote continuous quality Improvement in the delivery of midwifery/nursing services Enhanced DBS clearance Knowledge & Experience Essential Previous experience working in NHS at a senior level Operational management experience of working within midwifery services Budgetary management cost improvement planning and quality assessment Good track record of internal and external partnership working Management of employee relations in accordance with HR policies and procedures Practical experience of leading change management agendas Understanding clinical governance, risk assessment, appraisal and mitigation Proven experience of creating opportunities through partnership working Demonstrate a working knowledge of medical specialities, services and the subsequent management of patients within an acute setting Clinical supervision in practice Skills Essential Ability to lead and direct clinical teams and proactively manage performance to ensure delivery of key operational standards. Presentation/associated IT skills including Microsoft Word including Excel and Powerpoint applications Ability to write clear and concise reports and present information relevant to sphere of responsibility within agreed timescales Excellent communicator with effective persuasion and negotiation skills and the ability to motivate and influence others. Ability to manage projects and complex tasks requiring analytical and problem solving skills. Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. 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). 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Cheshire NHS Trust Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)