The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking for a development opportunity?
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, sensitive, forward-thinking midwife with a broad range of experience to become our Head of Midwifery at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We are proud to offer the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where we are committed to an ambitious transformation of our maternity services.
The Postholder will be an exceptional leader with in-depth knowledge of governance and assurance mechanisms, operational management experience of maternity services both in the community and the hospital and will inspire confidence and innovation amongst our incredible workforce who together, ensure the women/birthing people and staff are safe, cared for and listened to.
The postholder will work collaboratively with the maternity matron, maternity managers, Consultant Midwife, service managers, governance and education teams to provide seamless pathways of care and ensure a positive safety and team culture.
The Maternity Service prides itself on supporting you to fulfil your career aspirations and you can expect a warm welcome at Hillingdon from our established and friendly multidisciplinary team. The post holder will receive a full orientation and access to ongoing development on successful appointment.
Main duties of the job
As an empowering visible leader, you will be accountable in providing excellent professional and clinical leadership within maternity services. The Head of Midwifery will lead and develop midwifery and maternity programs and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, personalised care that is responsive to feedback from women and birthing people.
Person Specification
Education
* Registered Midwife
* Master's degree or equivalent level of experience in a highly specialised role
* PHD (Willingness to work towards a PHD) or equivalent level of experience
* Management training or evidence of equivalent competence
* Professional Midwifery Advocate
Experience
* 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 utilising the principles of compassionate and inclusive leadership
* Strong evidence of service development and successful change management
* Experience of risk management and quality assurance
* Experience of complaints management
* Experience of budget management
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.
Salary: £75,853 to £86,574 per annum (including HCAS)
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