Associate Director of Nursing

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.

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 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

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.

Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities of the Head of Midwifery/Head of Services (Gynae and Breast)