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Head of Midwifery Services
3 months ago
Position Overview
This pivotal role presents an exceptional opportunity within Hywel Dda University Health Board for a seasoned clinical executive. The individual in this position will establish elevated clinical benchmarks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards for the Women's & Children's Services Directorate. They will engage across the entire Directorate to propel the service towards optimal outcomes for users, ensuring that care is administered safely while consistently pursuing excellence within available resources.
The successful candidate will deliver expert strategic and clinical guidance, holding overarching professional leadership accountability for Quality Governance within Midwifery & Women's Services.
In this capacity, you will actively participate in the development of long-term strategic initiatives to inform operational execution. You will be a knowledgeable, empathetic, and transformative leader, adept at fostering robust relationships with key stakeholders as you assist the organization in its pursuit of excellence. This will involve collaborative efforts with other Health Boards to consider regional and specialized planning as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
This senior leadership position is integral to the Planned and Specialist Care Clinical Care group, reporting professionally to the Executive Director of Nursing, Quality, Safety, and Patient Experience. You will provide specialized strategic and operational counsel on matters pertaining to Women's and Children's Services across the Health Board. You will bear professional accountability for the quality and safety of Women & Children's service delivery, ensuring adherence to professional standards and compliance with Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) regulations.
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board is responsible for planning and delivering NHS healthcare services for the population in its jurisdiction. Our dedicated workforce of approximately 12,000 staff members provides a comprehensive range of services, including primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities care for a significant number of individuals across a vast geographical area.
We operate through:
- Four major hospitals
- Seven community hospitals
- A network of general practices, dental practices, community pharmacies, and ophthalmic practices
- Various locations offering mental health and learning disabilities services
- Highly specialized services commissioned by a collaborative committee representing multiple health boards
Job Responsibilities
A comprehensive job description and person specification can be found in the supporting documents.
The Health Board is dedicated to fostering a bilingual workforce to enhance patient and service user experiences. We encourage applications from individuals proficient in Welsh.
While proficiency in Welsh is desirable for this role, the Health Board provides various learning opportunities and support to help staff meet these essential requirements during their employment.
If shortlisted, candidates will be required to complete psychometric assessments, with further information regarding these assessments and the interview process provided post-shortlisting.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered midwife with current Nursing & Midwifery registration
- Extensive post-registration experience at a senior nursing level
- Education up to Master's level or equivalent specialized training
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- In-depth knowledge of NHS issues and patient care agendas
- Thorough understanding of current professional midwifery and nursing practices
- Solid grasp of research methodologies
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Formal project management experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience at a senior midwifery level
- Extensive senior operational management experience in healthcare settings
- Experience in developing governance frameworks to support service delivery
- Proven track record in leading and implementing service improvements in healthcare
- Ability to navigate across systems and organizational boundaries, developing networks and alliances
- Experience in managing professional issues and litigation
