About this role
Job summary
Are you looking for a new opportunity to join a dynamic team and develop into a caring and compassionate leader.
This role is to provide leadership, guidance and managerial support to the Delivery Suite
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to the care and experience for service users
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with a wealth of experience in all areas. They will be a strong leader with experience in managing a diverse team.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Manager/Midwife has continuing 24 hour responsibility for the management of the clinical area including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation
The Ward manager/Midwife will facilitate innovative and evidence based nursing/midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team.
The Ward manager/Midwife will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally and achieve their maximum potential.
The Ward manager/Midwife will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care. The Ward manager /Midwife will report directly to the Matron.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for further details.
Please contact Julie Hulse if you wish to discuss further
Person Specification
Education Essential
Full and active UK PIN Number Midwifery degree/diploma
Desirable
Masters
Experience Essential
Minimum 2 years Band 6 experience Leadership qualification
Desirable
Datix experience Experience within a leadership role
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 Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address Royal Stoke Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST46QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)