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Main area
Director of Midwifery
Grade
Band 9
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-SNR-0155
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£99,891 - £114,949 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/08/2024 23:59
Interview date
22/08/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Director of Midwifery

Band 9

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced midwife to undertake the role as the Director of Midwifery at the trust. As the Director of Midwifery, you will be the most senior midwife at the trust and you will provide leadership that creates a positive culture of safety, learning and support that is underpinned by the trust's values.

As professional midwifery lead, the Director of Midwifery will advise the Executive Chief Nurse and the trust board on all midwifery aspects and will provide strategic, professional leadership and advice that ensures a strong focus on professional midwifery matters and maternity service delivery.

Main duties of the job

The Director of Midwifery will lead on the delivery of national maternity requirements ensuring the vision, and strategic direction of the trust are integrated in the delivery of improving outcomes and experiences for women and birthing people using our services.

The Director of Midwifery will actively establish and build a wide range of effective networks, contacts, and partnerships within and external to the Trust which are used to inform and influence improvements in service delivery and outcomes.

The Director of Midwifery will work with the Divisional Director, Divisional Medical Director and the Divisional Nurse Director for Paediatrics, neonatology, and gynaecology to ensure the service meets all external requirements relating to Maternity services in relation to national plans, MSSP, CQC, MIS and MNSI

Closing Date- 8 August 2024

Proposed Interview Date - 22 August 2024

Working for our organisation

Facilities

We have three wards across two sites, with a total of 88 beds for antenatal, postnatal and induction of labour. 

At Royal Derby Hospital, we also have:

•           17 delivery rooms including one pool room and bereavement suite

•           Four bedded Midwife led birth centre

•           Four bedded Obstetric HDU and a two bedded assessment bay

Queen’s Hospital Burton has seven delivery rooms including one pool room and one bereavement suite.

 Where we are now

We want to provide the highest quality, safest care and best experience to every woman and babies in our care. We have acted with openness and honesty when we have got things wrong and proactively requested and welcomed reviews into our services - including from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We are making progress, but we absolutely know that we must go further, and the role of the Director of Midwifery is pivotal to improving and sustaining the highest levels of safe care and experience.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We have:

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks to identify areas for improvement.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme which includes a counselling service and a range of activities.
  • Staff benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

See full job description for more information regarding this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Midwife with evidence of sustained personal and professional development
  • Post graduate leadership qualification or relevant experience
  • Extensive experience of working at senior leadership level in a complex maternity and Trust environment
  • Experience of leading organisational / service changes to deliver improvement
  • Experience of working at a senior level across organisational boundaries
Desirable criteria
  • Recognised qualification in leading change
  • Ability to write complex reports and formulate policy
  • Professional Midwifery Advocate

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Guy Tuxford
Job title
Divisional Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332340131
Additional information

Garry Marsh - Executive Chief Nurse via his EA Adenola Adegbesan [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Telephone
01332 788466
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