Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, sensitive, forward-thinking midwife with a broad range of experience to become our Head of Midwifery/Head of Services (Gynae and Breast) at Arrowe Park Hospital.
We are proud to offer the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where we are committed to an ambitious transformation of our maternity, gynaecology and breast 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, continuity and the hospital. The postholder will inspire confidence and innovation amongst our incredible workforce who together, ensure the women/birthing people and staff are safe, cared for and listened too.
The postholder will work collaboratively with the maternity matron, gynae and breast 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.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Midwifery/Services will work as a member of the Women and Children's (W&C) Divisional Leadership team chaired by the Associate Medical Director for the Division.
They will support the Divisional Director of Operations (DDO) to manage the operational performance of the W&C Division and will provide leadership cover for annual leave and other absences.
The post holder acts as delegated lead for safety, quality and patient experience. They are responsible for the development and application of systems, control processes and risk management arrangements that ensure full compliance with internal and external governance procedures and to benchmark against best practice requirements.
The post holder will work with the division to develop the strategic direction which maximises business efficiency, effectiveness, flexibility and staff morale.
They will support the development of a culture within the W&C Division, which is open to and empowers innovation, creativity and learning at ward and department level. The Head of Midwifery/Services will provide strong visible and professional leadership to midwives and nurses across the Division.
The post holder will be a registered midwife have clinical credibility and be visible in clinical areas.
The Head of Midwifery/Services will work with senior managers across the organisation to ensure the effective use of beds whilst maintaining quality of care. The post holder will participate in the hospital manager on call rota
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities of the Head of Midwifery/Head of Services (Gynae and Breast)
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Educated to Masters level (or ability to work towards) / equivalent experience with a relevant professional qualification
- Relevant registration (NMC with relevant senior experience
- Operational / management experience of working within relevant service
- Management Qualification or relevant experience
Desirable
- Additional management / leadership qualification
- Dual qualification - Registered Nurse
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Management Experience at senior clinical position/Matron level or above
- Experience of staff development/human resource management
- Knowledge of the Safeguarding Framework and experience of working collaboratively with the Named Nurse/Named Midwife /Safeguarding team/Domestic Violence lead.
- Evidence of ongoing continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of embedding Quality Governance and Evidence Based Practice
- Evidence of managing quality initiatives which include patient involvement
Desirable
- Evidence of working in partnership with NHS or non NHS organisations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to motivate and lead staff, including establishing and maintaining relationships
- Oral and written communication e.g. skills to include communicating effectively, report writing and business case development
- Evidence of managing a budget and supporting the delivery of CIP
- Experience of implementing and supporting change e.g. working practices and redesign of services.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- To be able to communicate confidently and assertively through written / verbal means to wide range of individuals e.g., Board, general public, general practitioners etc. when deputising for the DMN in a variety of formal and informal settings
- To have a desire to know how the speciality clinical services are being delivered and what the experience is of patients and service users
- To be able to prioritise the demands of the post through reasoning and rationalisation skills
- To be politically astute
- To be receptive to fresh insights and perspectives from diverse sources
- To be prepared to undertake transformational rather than incremental change
- To be self-aware, have personal integrity and the ability to self-manage
- To inspire others to be positive in their support of service improvement
- To have a 'can do' sense of confidence even in the face of opposition
- Exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances necessitates the ability to react appropriately when required to deliver such messages
- To be able to deal appropriately with staff, patients and the public who may exhibit challenging behaviour
- To adhere to the NMC Code and NHS Code of Conduct for managers
- Can demonstrate alignment to the values of the Trust.
- Role model behaviour and inclusive leadership style.
- An energetic motivator of people with a commitment to improving safety
- Personal commitment to an open inclusive leadership style.
- Sets high standards and expectations and willing to support staff to achieve these and take action where standards are compromised.
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH59 5PE