Job overview
We are seeking a Band 8b Deputy Divisional Midwifery and Nursing Director to work alongside our Divisional Midwifery and Nursing Director and join our dedicated senior leadership team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. The post holder will cover the Women’s Health portfolio which includes maternity, gynaecology, breast services and the SAFE Centre (Sexual Assault Referral Centre).
The maternity service support approximately 4300 births per year offering 4 birth place options. We have level 3 neonatal unit on site and we are the maternal medicine centre for Lancashire and South Cumbria. We also provide fetal medicine services to our local population.
Applications are sought from midwifery leaders with significant operational management experience at Band 8a level or above who are committed to enhancing standards of midwifery care. Applications are welcomed from engaging leaders with a breadth of midwifery experience who can demonstrate the ability to lead service change. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate they are committed to the delivery of continuity of carer and able to work collaboratively with service users and the wider multi-disciplinary team to enhance service provision.
This post offers an exceptional leadership opportunity for an aspiring future Head of Midwifery to gain experience in the transformation of a maternity service with an ambition to be rating outstanding by the CQC.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Divisional Midwifery and Nursing Director will act as a deputy to the Divisional Midwifery and Nursing Director in all aspects of the role. Please see job description and person specification for further details of the role.
Working for our organisation
Our Healthcare Family: Where Every Role Counts!
We are proud to have a team of 10,000 incredible individuals dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Whether you're a nurse, doctor, administrator, or support staff member, your contribution matters. With every action you take, you're making a real difference in the lives of our service users.
Community Impact: With your help, we care for 370,000 people in our local area and provide specialist care to 1.5 million individuals across Lancashire and Cumbria. Your dedication ensures that no one in our community is left without the care they need and deserve.
Sense of Purpose: Working with us isn't just a job – it's a calling. You'll experience a profound sense of pride knowing that every task you undertake directly impacts the well-being of our patients and staff. Together, we thrive, ensuring that outstanding healthcare is accessible to all in our local towns.
Professional Growth: Joining our team means unlocking a world of opportunities for personal and professional development. From specialized training to networking with exceptional individuals, you'll broaden your skill set and expand your career horizons.
Innovation and Excellence: We encourage boldness and innovation. You'll be challenged to think differently, push boundaries, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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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
1. Proven track record of recent operational management of large diverse teams
2. Proven track record of integration of multiple projects across a large organisation
3. Excellent project management skills.
4. Full understanding of what good governance constitutes and its application to practice.
5. Significant recent management experience at Band 8a or above of a midwifery/nursing team or service
6. Experience of successfully managing staff engagement and leading change
7. Experience of working within a senior management team
8. Experience of leading service change
9. Proven ability to manage resources effectively
10. Evidence of highly developed written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
11. Registered Midwife
12. Teaching qualification or equivalent
13. Evidence of relevant post graduate clinical education at Masters’ module level or equivalent.
14. Member of relevant professional body
15. Honours Degree or equivalent
16. Leadership qualification/certificate
Desirable criteria
17. Master’s Degree
18. Registered Nurse (dual qualification)
19. Post-graduate leadership programme
20. Coaching qualification