Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will have a defined portfolio that may be subject to change in accordance with service and divisional requirements.
The role is a senior midwifery/nursing leadership role and as such the post holder will be a highly professional role model, capable of deputising internally and externally for the Divisional Midwifery and Nursing Director. The post holder must possess the professional, operational and strategic knowledge and relevant attributes to lead the midwifery and nursing teams, manage organisational change and address quality issues when required.
The post holder will be required to work collaboratively to ensure we deliver excellent care with compassion. This is a key role for the division to ensure the Nursing, Midwifery & AHP and Patient Experience and Involvement Strategies and Maternity and Neonatal transformation strategy are delivered alongside performance objectives and workforce KPIs.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Proven track record of recent operational management of large diverse teams
* Proven track record of integration of multiple projects across a large organisation
* Excellent project management skills.
* Full understanding of what good governance constitutes and its application to practice.
* Significant recent management experience at Band 8a or above of a midwifery/nursing team or service
* Experience of successfully managing staff engagement and leading change
* Experience of working within a senior management team
* Experience of leading service change
* Proven ability to manage resources effectively
* Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
* Registered Midwife
* Teaching qualification or equivalent
* Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education at Masters' module level or equivalent.
* Member of relevant professional body
* Honours Degree or equivalent
* Leadership qualification/certificate
Desirable criteria
* Master's Degree
* Registered Nurse (dual qualification)
* Post-graduate leadership programme
* Coaching qualification
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post. Our Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available
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