Head of Midwifery

5 months ago

Peterborough, United Kingdom North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The aim of the role is to provide effective, compassionate, and supportive clinical leadership to the maternity service, role modelling professionalism and enabling an environment in which equality, diversity and inclusion is the cornerstone of the approach to enabling a positive culture.

This is a key role within the maternity service at NWAFT and will offer the post holder the opportunity to continually develop and gain an increasing depth and breadth of experience across the strategic platform

You will actively participate in the delivery of the perinatal clinical strategy alongside the Director of Midwifery, Divisional Director, General Manager, Divisional Nursing Director and Head of Perinatal Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement.

Enable and support the implementation of processes to prioritise an environment where equality, diversity and inclusion for all staff and service users is fundamental to all service decisions.

Through visible leadership, oversee the daily delivery of maternity services, providing professional support, mentorship, and encouragement to the midwifery leadership team, to enable continued growth and development.

In collaboration with the MNVP, co-produce approaches to supporting service users through their maternity journey, where positive experiences of clear, transparent, and sensitive communication are at the core of our interactions.

Support the Director of Midwifery and Divisional Director to develop the workforce plan for maternity services, taking into consideration service developments and local outcome indicators to align services to the needs of service users.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
**Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme**:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Actively participate in the delivery of the perinatal clinical strategy alongside the Director of Midwifery, Divisional Director, General Manager, Divisional Nursing Director and Head of Perinatal Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement.

Contribute to the midwifery profession through proactive involvement in local, regional, and national forums.

Enable and support the implementation of processes to prioritise an environment where equality, diversity and inclusion for all staff and service users is fundamental to all service decisions.

Drive improvements to quality and safety of services ensuring compliance with Trust and National policies, guidelines, and legislation.

Through visible leadership, oversee the daily delivery of maternity services, providing professional support, mentorship, and encouragement to the midwifery leadership team, to enable continued growth and development.

Role model positive leadership behaviours which foster a just culture, in which staff are trusted and have autonomy to be involved in, and initiate quality improvement within service

In collaboration with the MNVP, co-produce approaches to supporting service users through their maternity journey, where positive experiences of clear, transparent, and sensitive communication are at the core of our interactions.

Support the maternity workforce by maintaining a focus on retention and the continued development of staff, actively encouraging staff involvement and feedback on services and their environment.

Support the Director of Midwifery to develop the recruitment and retention plan for maternity services.

Support the Director of Midwifery and Divisional Director to develop the workforce plan for maternity services, taking into consideration service developments and local outcome indicators to align services to the needs of service users.

To work with and support the Director of Midwifery delivering the strategic vision for maternity services.

Contribute to the development of the midwifery profession through proactive involvement in local, regional, and national forums.

Represent the Trust on midwifery and maternity issues as required.

Representing the Director of Midwifery when required

Establish and maintain excellent external relationships essential to the de

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