Job overview

To have an overview at all times of the capacity situation within the directorate and be able to work creatively and independently to manage this in times of high demand ensuring neonates are repatriated to their host organisations as per network care pathway.

To utilise advanced communication skills, including verbal and written when dealing with highly charged and complex situations- i.e: discussing with parents the potential transfer of their baby.

To effectively capture any delays/cancellations in treatments/referrals/transfers and advise/update senior managers on clinical and operational issues.

To maintain regular personal contact with babies and their families, being courteous and sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity. To act as an effective role model ensuring a family-friendly environment at all times.

Main duties of the job

Provide effective leadership and management to staff which promotes the Trust’s values and high performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of the Trust’s objectives and priorities. The Trust’s success will be dependent on all managers playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good employment practice are universally embedded within the organisation. Managers will be expected to:    

Understand the Trust’s key priorities and those of your Department and how these translate within your area/team.

Ensure clarity and effectiveness in developing and designing roles.     

Ensure management of staff is consistent with Trust’s Values to the achievement of equality, equity and optimum performance.

Complete annual Appraisals for all staff which reflect these priorities and ensure staff have access to appropriate training and development. 

Communicate regularly through meetings with teams and individuals and provide opportunity for two-way feedback.   Promote an effective team ethos.    

Promote equality, diversity and rights, and treat others with dignity and respect ensuring services are developed, managed and delivered to meet the specific needs of those belonging to protected characteristics.

Working for our organisation

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.