About this role
Job summary
The Northwest of England has joined together to form a MaternalMedicine Network: this includes the three local maternity systemsbeing Greater Manchester and East Cheshire (GMEC), Cheshire &Mersey (C&M) and Lancashire and South Cumbria (L&SC) workingwith commissioners, providers, Clinicians, the Maternity ClinicalNetwork, service users via the Maternity Voices Partnerships andhas the support of the integrated Care Boards.The aim is to provide equitable and expert support for women withpre-existing or pregnancy-induced significant medical issues, toensure sustainability of that care wherever in the region they maylive, and additionally, to provide perinatal mental health support orother onward referral as required.The Northwest Maternal Medicine Network is made up of threespecialist Maternal Medicine Centres (MMCs) held within St Mary'sHospital Manchester, Liverpool Women's Hospital and The RoyalPreston Hospital alongside services delivered in local DGHssupporting the population of the Northwest of England. The postholder will work for UHMB and coordinate care for service usersrequiring support from either one of the specialist centres alongsideservices delivered within the unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have responsibility for the effective and efficient Maternal Medicine service withinUHMBT. S/he/they provide clinical and professional management and leadership for the MaternalMedicine service. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the assessment of care needs anddevelopment, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care are maintained to a highstandard. S/he/they manages the reporting aspects of the Maternal Medicine and ensures cost effective use of resources.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.
This job description is not exhaustive and will be reviewed and amended, with the post holder, when necessary.
Person Specification
N/A Essential
Midwifery Masters degree or demonstrable evidence of working at that level Recognised teaching/assessing qualification Evidence of continued professional development Willing to undergo training as necessary Significant post-registration experience Experience of leading or managing a team Knowledge of care pathways for complex maternal conditions Awareness of current issues in maternity
Desirable
Experience working in high risk maternity/obstetric unit Willingness to work towards masters degree Experience of service development/change management Knowledge of maternal medicine
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Cross Bay
Royal Lancaster infirmary
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)