About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced,confidentand compassionate midwife to join our maternity leadership team as a Band 7 Flow, Safety and Escalation Lead Midwife. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new role within our maternity service, providing visible clinical and operational leadership to support safe care, effective patientflowandtimelyescalation across maternity services.
The post holder willmaintainoversight of staffing, capacity,acuityand operational risk, working closely with labour ward coordinators, ward managers, matrons, the wider multidisciplinaryteamand operational colleagues. You will support safe decision-making, workforce redeployment,escalationand communication during periods of increased pressure, helping to ensure that women, birthing people,babiesand families receive safe,personalisedand compassionate care.
You will play a key role in supporting patient flow into, through and out of maternity services, including responding to staffing gaps, service pressures, diverts and unit closures in line with Trust policy and agreed escalation processes. The role will also contribute to governance, audit, quality improvement, reporting and service development as the post becomes embedded within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a registered midwife with substantial acute maternity experience, including coordinator, shiftleaderor midwife in charge experience. You will be able todemonstratesound clinical judgement, dynamic risk assessment skills, excellentcommunicationand the ability to remain calm,professionaland compassionate in complex and rapidly changing situations.
This role will suit someone who is motivated by safety, quality,teamworkand improvement, and who can provide supportive leadership while working collaboratively with colleagues across both maternity sites. You will be committed to inclusive, personalised maternity care and to living our Trust values of kindness,opennessand excellence.
Our maternity service is committed to providing safe, high-quality, personalised care for women, birthing people,babiesand families. We are proud of our multidisciplinary approach and our commitment to compassionate leadership, learning,inclusionand continuous improvement. We welcome applications from colleagues who share our values and who want to make a positive difference to safety,experienceand outcomes within maternity care.
About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is an exciting time to join our maternity teams across York and Scarborough. Following our recent CQC inspection, maternity services at both York and Scarborough were rated Good across all five domainsSafe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. This achievement reflects the dedication, compassion and professionalism of our workforce, and our commitment to listening to women, families and colleagues to continually improve the care we provide.
You will be joining a service that has made significant progress and is proud of what has been achieved, while recognising there is still more to do. We are committed to continuous learning, innovation and improvement, building on strong foundations to shape the future of maternity care across our Trust.
This is an opportunity to be part of that journeyjoining a forward-looking team that values collaboration, ambition and the voices of women, families and staff as we continue to develop and strengthen our services for the future.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife with current NMC registration. Evidence of relevant CPD for a senior midwifery role. Leadership, management or operational service development training or experience.
Desirable
Post-registration study at master's level, or willingness to work towards. NIPE, non-medical prescribing or quality improvement training, or willingness to work towards.
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Substantial post-registration experience in acute maternity services, including Band 6 experience or above. Demonstrable clinical and leadership experience, with the ability to assess, prioritise and respond effectively to complex, rapidly changing and high-risk situations. Experience of contributing to service improvement, governance, audit or transformation work, with a commitment to improving clinical quality, professional practice and culture within maternity services
Desirable
Experience of workforce planning, roster review or redeployment decisions. Experience of governance, audit, incident review, risk management or service improvement.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Able to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and professionally. Able to undertake dynamic risk assessment, prioritise competing demands and make timely safety-focused decisions. Able to escalate concerns, challenge constructively and work collaboratively with senior and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Desirable
Experience of maternity acuity, escalation, safe staffing or operational reporting tools.
Personal Attributes Essential
Demonstrates inclusive, respectful and compassionate behaviours. Able to remain calm, resilient and solutions-focused in challenging situations.
Desirable
Evidence of contributing to cultural improvement, staff engagement or compassionate leadership.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York and Scarborough sites
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)