Clinical Transformation Midwife

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Transformation Midwife to engage in quality enhancement projects utilizing the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Model. This role is pivotal in ensuring the implementation of various service improvement initiatives within maternity care. Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to the formulation of quality enhancement strategies derived from both local and national safety recommendations, thereby advancing the maternity transformation agenda.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional motivational abilities and extensive experience in influencing behavior in complex and often challenging circumstances. Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team is essential, both within maternity services and across the broader organization and local maternity and neonatal systems.

The successful applicant must demonstrate the capability to inspire others to embrace and adapt to multi-level changes, encompassing both local and national improvement initiatives. A thorough understanding of the evolving demands of the local and national health landscape is required, along with knowledge of change models to facilitate effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Engage in quality enhancement initiatives utilizing the IHI Model to ensure a variety of service improvement projects are adopted within maternity services.

- Collaborate in the development of quality improvement initiatives based on local and national safety recommendations to further the maternity transformation agenda.

- Exhibit high-level motivational skills and extensive experience in influencing behavior in complex situations.

- Work collaboratively within a multi-professional team across maternity services and the wider organization.

- Inspire others to adopt and adapt to changes driven by local and national improvement initiatives.

- Interpret and understand the evolving demands of the health economy and apply knowledge of change models to support project delivery.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is recognized as a leading healthcare provider in the UK. Our vision is to build healthier lives, and we understand that our success relies on our incredible staff.

We are committed to creating an optimal working environment for our employees, which includes:

- Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, with a focus on flexible working arrangements.

- Providing a diverse range of training and development opportunities to support personal and career growth.

We strive to ensure that all staff members are treated equitably and feel a sense of belonging within a supportive and inclusive environment. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive culture is evident at all organizational levels, where every voice is valued and encouraged.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Midwife
  • Current NMC registration
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Degree level education in Midwifery or equivalent relevant experience
  • Teaching/Mentorship qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Significant clinical experience post-registration as a midwife
  • Experience in reporting and presenting complex data in various formats, including oral presentations
  • Proficiency in IT software
  • Sound knowledge of assurance processes within maternity services
  • Quality Improvement qualification/experience
  • Familiarity with current improvement tools and techniques as outlined in the QI program

Desirable

  • Experience in influencing internal change
  • Experience in clinical audit and research

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Ability to evaluate midwifery care.
  • IT literacy in PowerPoint, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.
  • Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
  • Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to negotiate, persuade, influence, and motivate others.
  • Capacity to focus for extended periods amidst varied and unpredictable work patterns.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing demands.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Effective workload management.
  • Strong numerical analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent clinical judgment.
  • Conflict management skills.
  • Effective leadership capabilities.
  • Able to apply research to practice.
  • Competence in analyzing problems and implementing suitable solutions.
  • Knowledge of current midwifery practices.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
  • Awareness of the national vision for maternity services and the broader health service.
  • Familiarity with Local Maternity Systems.
  • Understanding of Equality and Diversity principles and Safeguarding.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication and IT skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.
  • Capability to produce comprehensive audit trails for all work produced.
  • Methodical approach to work and maintenance of reference files as necessary.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve collective goals.

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