Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Trust to lead the maternity services across York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals as Lead Midwife for Workforce and Retention. You will work as part of the senior midwifery leadership team to understand challenges to retention of staff and implement strategies, seeking opportunities to address these. The role is cross-site, encompassing the footprint of York and Scarborough NHS Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Workforce and Retention Lead Midwife will work closely with all members of the midwifery workforce, including support staff, midwives, managers and leaders. They will be required to provide advice and support to the wider team; this will include supporting analysis of intelligence and provide innovative suggestions to support the retention and growth of the midwifery workforce. The Workforce and Retention midwife will be confident to develop and provide support to the facilitation of retention activity with staff across the Trust. Main duties of the job The postholder will be an autonomous practitioner, promoting the best practice and highest standards within maternity services. As a highly motivated individual, with a passion for providing high quality solutions to problem solve, the postholder will have an in-depth understanding of the maternity workforce climate. Leading by example, you will empower staff in their professional development. As a midwife with an expert knowledge of staffing challenges, you will be responsible for liaising, guiding and advising maternity stakeholders with meeting the requirements within the People's Promise. The postholder will provide professional and pastoral advice, guidance, mentorship and coaching support to colleagues. The postholder will also participate in the education and training of the maternity workforce. The successful candidate is expected to be an autonomous practitioner, promoting compassionate leadership and high standards. You will be actively involved with audit, quality and service improvement. You will be highly visible, accessible within clinical practice, demonstrating the trust vision and values in all behaviours. About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 419-7000454-RWL-FH Job locations York and Scarborough Hospitals Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Job description Job responsibilities We are delighted to be able to offer a range of roles within the maternity department across the Trust following additional investment to enhance services. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Interviews will take place the week commencing the 17th March 2025. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description Job responsibilities We are delighted to be able to offer a range of roles within the maternity department across the Trust following additional investment to enhance services. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Interviews will take place the week commencing the 17th March 2025. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification Experience and Knowledge Essential Demonstrate robust knowledge and understanding of the maternity workforce agenda. Evidence of significant knowledge and experience of workstreams relevant to the midwifery workforce Post graduate Midwifery experience as a Band 6 midwife Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy related to workforce Desirable Leadership skills such as recruitment, complaint handing and supporting staff Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Midwife - with active NMC registration Mentorship qualification / experience Evidence of continuing education Leadership qualification or relevant leadership experience Desirable PMA or willing to complete training Coaching qualification or experience Person Specification Experience and Knowledge Essential Demonstrate robust knowledge and understanding of the maternity workforce agenda. Evidence of significant knowledge and experience of workstreams relevant to the midwifery workforce Post graduate Midwifery experience as a Band 6 midwife Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy related to workforce Desirable Leadership skills such as recruitment, complaint handing and supporting staff Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Midwife - with active NMC registration Mentorship qualification / experience Evidence of continuing education Leadership qualification or relevant leadership experience Desirable PMA or willing to complete training Coaching qualification or experience 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. 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. 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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address York and Scarborough Hospitals Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)