Job summary Mid Yorkshire Hospitals is looking for a Community Team Leader We are looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic midwife who has a wide range of midwifery experience and a passion for community midwifery care to join our team. Approximately 5,400 women each year choose to birth at Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. We provide antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care across the Wakefield district and North Kirklees. At Mid Yorkshire hospitals we are continuing to implement the National maternity Transformation Programme alongside our colleagues in the local maternity System (LMS) the Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP) and other community partners. The NHS plan also focuses on care quality and outcomes improvement which forms the drive for our local maternity service improvement strategy. If you are an experienced Leader who would like to make a difference to our Maternity services, women and their families, then we would like to hear from you. Join our team and you will have the opportunity to bring your wealth of knowledge and experience to our maternity service. We will provide educational opportunities which will enhance your leadership skills. We pride ourselves on: The Mid Yorkshire's vision to provide high quality and safe Maternity services at home, in the community and in our hospitals, to improve the quality of lives for women and their families (Maternity Strategy 2020-2022) 2022 CQC maternity services rated GOOD Main duties of the job The post holder will work be responsible for leading and supporting the community midwifery team in providing high level, safe and compassionate antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care in the community setting. You will utilise your excellent clinical skills and knowledge to drive maternity transformation and to enable the service to meet the needs of the local population. TheSuccessfulcandidate will need to be self-motivated and have experience with leadership and effective communication working alongside a wide multi-disciplinary team including partners within the primary and secondary care setting As a leader you will be crucial to planning and development within your team and ensuring that patient and staff experience is incorporated into all service improvements. You will lead on the development of standards and clinical guidelines to improve patient care and ensure practice is up-to date and evidence based In return A robust onboarding and induction programme Full and part time options in a Trust working towards the principles of Flex for the Future Access to support from our Professional Midwifery Advocacy team Inclusive approach to ongoing career and development opportunities If you are an experienced midwife with who would like to make a difference to our maternity services, women and their families, then we would like to hear from you. Please contact Charlene Kent at Charlene.kent1nhs.net About us We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care. We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience. We have a clear vision and you could be part of this If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you. Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-FCS3333 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities Has specialist knowledge which is relevant to the community environment. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities. Providing specialist advice to junior members of the team. Empowering and encouraging and supporting junior midwives to exercise clinical decision making and accountability. Exercises clinical judgement and have an awareness of all appropriate care pathways. Be responsible for liaising with other Team Leaders for covering antenatal clinics and on-call periods during periods with high sickness levels. To create and maintain a midwifery culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations. Responsibility for maintaining and improving the experience of women and families, and safeguarding high standards of care. Maintain an environment in which excellence in clinical care can flourish and be measured. To maintain a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. Maintain and enhance a culture conductive to learning, and the personal and professional safety, growth and development of all staff. Perform annual appraisal of delegated staff as per Trust policy. To communicate effectively with various individuals and groups. Participates in the recruitment and retention of staff as delegated by the department manager. Investigate incidents, either closing them or escalating to Risk management meeting. To work with the community midwives to minimise complaints. To work with the Human Resource Department to deal with sickness absence, grievance and disciplinary procedures. To participate in the Midwifery on call rota. Job description Job responsibilities Has specialist knowledge which is relevant to the community environment. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities. Providing specialist advice to junior members of the team. Empowering and encouraging and supporting junior midwives to exercise clinical decision making and accountability. Exercises clinical judgement and have an awareness of all appropriate care pathways. Be responsible for liaising with other Team Leaders for covering antenatal clinics and on-call periods during periods with high sickness levels. To create and maintain a midwifery culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations. Responsibility for maintaining and improving the experience of women and families, and safeguarding high standards of care. Maintain an environment in which excellence in clinical care can flourish and be measured. To maintain a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. Maintain and enhance a culture conductive to learning, and the personal and professional safety, growth and development of all staff. Perform annual appraisal of delegated staff as per Trust policy. To communicate effectively with various individuals and groups. Participates in the recruitment and retention of staff as delegated by the department manager. Investigate incidents, either closing them or escalating to Risk management meeting. To work with the community midwives to minimise complaints. To work with the Human Resource Department to deal with sickness absence, grievance and disciplinary procedures. To participate in the Midwifery on call rota. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential IT literate Teaching and presentation skills Organisation and negotiation skills Excellent communication skills Ability to motivate self and others. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Flexible attitude to working. Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations. Able to write a service report at Board level. Able to complete a literature review and analyse and interpret data for the service. Desirable Recruitment and selection experience Other Essential Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel as required Able to Access all Trust sites Experience Essential Experience in all midwifery areas. Significant experience within a community setting Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 Leadership and management experience Experience of teaching/ presenting Multi professional working Audit and research. Influencing change in practice Desirable Management of staff Personal Attributes Essential Effective interpersonal skills Ability to deal with difficult situations Optimistic Energetic Creative Flexible Visionary Women focused approach to care and services Excellent organisational skills Excellent communication stills Displays professional integrity and credibility Ability to network within the Trust and externally Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife First level degree Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing Evidence of presentation skills Evidence if IT skills Desirable Evidence of post graduate study in clinically related subject Managerial experience Experience in budget management Experience in dealing with HR related issues Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of role Awareness of own limitations Knowledge of patient needs within the Community area. Demonstrate an understanding of professional accountability Demonstrate an awareness of audit and research Understanding of the Trusts priorities that may influence role. Understand the national specialty and professional agenda Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential IT literate Teaching and presentation skills Organisation and negotiation skills Excellent communication skills Ability to motivate self and others. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Flexible attitude to working. Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations. Able to write a service report at Board level. Able to complete a literature review and analyse and interpret data for the service. Desirable Recruitment and selection experience Other Essential Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel as required Able to Access all Trust sites Experience Essential Experience in all midwifery areas. Significant experience within a community setting Demonstrate a high level of personal and professional autonomy Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 Leadership and management experience Experience of teaching/ presenting Multi professional working Audit and research. Influencing change in practice Desirable Management of staff Personal Attributes Essential Effective interpersonal skills Ability to deal with difficult situations Optimistic Energetic Creative Flexible Visionary Women focused approach to care and services Excellent organisational skills Excellent communication stills Displays professional integrity and credibility Ability to network within the Trust and externally Qualifications Essential Registered Midwife First level degree Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing Evidence of presentation skills Evidence if IT skills Desirable Evidence of post graduate study in clinically related subject Managerial experience Experience in budget management Experience in dealing with HR related issues Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of role Awareness of own limitations Knowledge of patient needs within the Community area. Demonstrate an understanding of professional accountability Demonstrate an awareness of audit and research Understanding of the Trusts priorities that may influence role. Understand the national specialty and professional agenda 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 Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)