Deputy Head of Midwifery - Peterborough / Huntingdon

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The detailed information of the requirements of this role are included in the job description and personal specification which are included and an informal visit to the trust to further discuss this is available to you should this be helpful.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• First level Registered Midwife with NMC registration
• Qualified to Masters level or evidence of post registration masters level study
• Evidence of broad understanding of national midwifery policy
• Evidence of recent and sustained professional development, relevant to the role
• Evidence of leadership development training course
• Evidence of previous experience as Deputy HoM
• Experience in clinical governance

Desirable criteria

• Project Management training
• Quality Improvement training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Extensive clinical and management experience in midwifery
• Experience of successfully managing many services in a complex organisation; including people and budgetary management
• Experience of managing disciplinary and capability processes, including regulatory referrals
• Experience in preparation of information to present to a wide variety of audiences, internal and external to the trust
• Demonstrated leadership experience at a senior level in maternity
• Acute awareness and experience of developing an environment where equality, diversity and inclusion is prioritised in considered in all decisions

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working across other NHS organisations, or outside acute services such as region, system, or commissioning, for benchmarking purposes to support baseline service assessments to enable quality improvement
• Experience of providing expert clinical leadership in collaboration with multidisciplinary staff across the organisation and external stakeholders
• An in-depth understanding of the maternity governance framework, including how this is organised to support the progress with the maternity strategy and safe, quality services

Skills

Essential criteria

• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of interpreting and evaluating complex, multi-faceted information; ability to summarise complex information; ability to make judgements and advice on best course of action
• Ability to collaborate constructively with all key stakeholders (internal and external) and to create the conditions for successful partnership working
• Ability to provide a clear vision for change which is a source of inspiration and motivation for others
• Highly skilled in identifying opportunities for partnership working, managing on going stakeholder relationships and providing support to others in this area.
• Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams across the Trust
• Highly developed communication skills to resolve complex, highimpact situations in highly complex environments, including communication of sensitive, distressing and contentious information and feedback.
• High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach

Desirable criteria

• An in depth understanding of maternity workforce and governance framework to identify indicators for ensuring provision of safe maternity services
• Highly attuned political awareness and perception of the potential outcome for actions and decisions, including how these are communicated

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: