Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery
3 weeks ago
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic midwife for the Deputy Associate Director of Midwifery: 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. Self-relating midwifery practitioner who horizon-scans to ensure the divisional governance activities remain in line with current best practice Experience in transformational leadership
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Midwife NMC Registered Practitioner Degree in Midwifery Masters level study in a Health Related Subject (or working towards) Evidence of recent post registration continuous professional development / qualification
Desirable
Project Management/Service Improvement Qualification Professional Midwifery Advocate
Experience
Essential
Recent experience in clinical practice related to post. Experience of midwifery practice in hospital and community settings High degree of professional development. Can demonstrate expertise in midwifery practice. Previous experience of clinical research or audit Experience in setting and achieving objectives/KPI's 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.
Desirable
Previous publication of own work Previous experience of working with pre and post registration students of multiple disciplines
Knowledge
Essential
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
Skills
Essential
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. Well developed interpersonal skills with the ability to lead, influence and negotiate with staff at all levels internally and externally. Advanced decision-making skills with the ability to think, plan and deliver strategically Ability to analyse complex clinical issues/problems, identify necessary actions and make recommendations in order to follow these through Ability to write reports in short, changing timescales whilst subject to frequent interruptions requiring immediate responses Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines. Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary form more senior management when appropriate. Possess excellent written and oral presentation and organisational skills Ability to influence, motivate and lead teams of staff in an open and transparent management style Strong analytical and problem solving skills. 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 chair / organise and lead workstream / meetings involving a range of staff.
Other
Essential
Ability to work flexibly and where necessary outside of core working hours 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.-
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