Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

Quality and Safety, based at the Newham University Hospital (NUH). Your role will also include leading on the maternity transition into Patient Safety and Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) in the NUH Maternity Service.


You will have the following qualities-


The expertise in clinical governance and operations to support the ADOM to provide professional leadership and day to day management of the service.
To provide leadership to midwives, by promoting the highest standards in the learning environment with the aim to ensure the delivery of safe quality care.
The person will be an expert in clinical governance and have overall responsibility, to oversee and lead the maternity service transition in the implementation of the Maternity Safety support Programme.


Assuming speciality responsibility for managing the clinical governance, staff and all activities relating to patient safety events, risk, compliance, audit and patient experience. Also participating in the senior midwifery management on-call rota.


The post holder will be required to work closely with the quality, operational and corporate management teams, and staff at all levels in the organisation clear, accessible information while encouraging interest and excitement.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.


The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.


Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. Midwife NMC Registered Practitioner
Masters level study in a Health Related Subject (or working towards)
Evidence of recent post registration continuous professional development / qualification

Project Management/Service Improvement Qualification
Experience of midwifery practice in hospital and community settings
High degree of professional development.
Previous experience of clinical research or audit
Experience in writing reports/presenting information internally/externally in a timely manner to a range of Senior Managers.
Demonstrable experience of leading change and problem solving in clinical settings, patient care and experience.
Evidence and experience in delivering midwifery operational and strategic performance including strategic safe staffing and skill mix reviews, infection control, risk management, complaints and adverse incidents across a range of services.
Experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team working with local and external terms, acting as an ambassador of a speciality.

Previous experience of working with pre and post registration students of multiple disciplines

Possess expertise in the concept of Clinical Governance, Quality Improvement and evidence-based practice associate with the portfolio.
Can demonstrate working knowledge of relevant statue, intercollegiate guidance, literature, research and legislation relating to quality and safety of patient care, with a clear understanding and knowledge of National Policy directives/ changes associated with nursing / midwifery practice.
Knowledge of and use of computers in health care.
Can demonstrate a working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation,
Able to think strategically and translate vision for local service into delivery by collaboration and partnership

Able to demonstrate effective leadership style that is , able to build confidence / motivate staff including the ability to encourage self-initiative, good practice and completion of projects within team environments.
Ability to write reports in short, changing timescales whilst subject to frequent interruptions requiring immediate responses
Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary form more senior management when appropriate.
Ability to influence, motivate and lead teams of staff in an open and transparent management style
Proven track record in staff management / supervision / coordination at a senior nursing level
Effective advanced communication skills, ability to produce and comment on complex reports, policies, protocols and guidelines
Ability to work at any site premises and travel within the UK on Trust business
Ability to participate in a managers on call rota as part of the Trusts out of hours management provision.

Barts Health NHS Trust
Newham University Hospital



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