York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a passionate and dynamic leader to become our G2 (Antenatal/Postnatal) Ward Manager at York Hospital.
This is a fixed-term post for 12 months, to work alongside/job share with our current Ward Manager. If you are an internal applicant applying, this could also be considered as a Secondment with support from your Line Manager.
You will participate in the leadership of antenatal/postnatal care at the York site, supporting staff to lead with a focus on women, birthing individuals, and family centred care.
You will support and contribute to our improvement plans, informed by the Maternity Three Year Delivery Plan:
* Listening to and working with women, birthing individuals and families with compassion
* Supporting our workforce
* Developing a culture of safety, learning and support
* Meeting and improving standards and structures
Interviews will take place on the 11th of November.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Ward Manager:
* To provide senior leadership and hold overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational running of the clinical managerial and requirements for G2 (Antenatal/Postnatal) Ward.
* To lead by example and empower staff in their personal and professional development.
* Take the lead role in ensuring the environmental and ward processes are responsive to the needs of women and birthing individuals, providing assurance through agreed mechanisms.
* Work alongside and support the G2 ward team in a clinical capacity when required, being an expert practitioner to guide and advise the multi-disciplinary team as required.
* You will have excellent communication skills and will inspire your team with your drive and passion for developing people and services.
* You will be a visible and credible clinical leader, promoting compassionate leadership within the labour ward whilst engaging your team to improve standards of care.
As a professional Midwifery leader you will ensure the professional development and standards of midwives within the labour ward, providing professional oversight and governance.
About us
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
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.recruitment@nhs.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 to 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.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19; this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Registered midwife
* Practice supervisor and/or practice assessor
Desirable
* Leadership qualification
* Examination of the Newborn qualification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department, Division and Trust
* Ability to manage conflict constructively
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
* Recent leadership or managerial experience (taking charge on a shift)
* Experience of initiating and leading a change in practice
* Recent experience of audit
* Taking charge and motivating a team at periods of peak capacity and working under pressure
* Experience of contributing to managing flow across a busy maternity unit
Desirable
* Experience of managing complaints
* Experience of managing sickness and absence
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
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