Job Description
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).Our Values- We are KIND- We are OPEN- We pursue EXCELLENCEWe are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our PriorityJob overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen within our Trust to join the maternity services across York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals as Lead Midwife for Workforce and Retention. You will work as part of the senior midwifery leadership team to understand challenges to retention of staff and implement strategies, seeking opportunities to address these.
The role is cross-site, encompassing the footprint of York and Scarborough NHS Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.The Workforce and Retention Lead Midwife will work closely with all members of the midwifery workforce, including support staff, midwives, managers and leaders. They will be required to provide advice and support to the wider team; this will include supporting analysis of intelligence and provide innovative suggestions to support the retention and growth of the midwifery workforce. The Workforce and Retention midwife will be confident to develop and provide support to the facilitation of retention activity with staff across the Trust.If you are applying for this role on a secondment basis, please seek approval from your current line manager before applying.INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 23RD OF MARCH.Main duties of the jobThe postholder will be an autonomous practitioner, promoting the best practice and highest standards within maternity services.
As a highly motivated individual, with a passion for providing high quality solutions to problem solve, the postholder will have an in-depth understanding of the maternity workforce climate. Leading by example, you will empower staff in their professional development. As a midwife with an expert knowledge of staffing challenges, you will be responsible for liaising, guiding and advising maternity stakeholders with meeting the requirements within the People’s Promise.The postholder will provide professional and pastoral advice, guidance, mentorship and coaching support to colleagues.
The postholder will also participate in the education and training of the maternity workforce. The successful candidate is expected to be an autonomous practitioner, promoting compassionate leadership and high standards. You will be actively involved with audit, quality and service improvement.
You will be highly visible, accessible within clinical practice, demonstrating the trust vision and values in all behaviours.To find out more about our Maternity department please visit the following link:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/dpfhpfi/1Working for our organisationTo find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxdOur benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providersFor further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesA full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.
If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected].As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers.
This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.Person specificationExperience and KnowledgeEssential criteria- Demonstrate robust knowledge and understanding of the maternity workforce agenda.- Evidence of significant knowledge and experience of workstreams relevant to the midwifery workforce- Post graduate Midwifery experience as a Band 6 midwife- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS strategy and policy related to workforceDesirable criteria- Leadership skills such as recruitment, complaint handing and supporting staff- Experience in facilitating staff training- Experience of writing guidelines and reports using research-based evidence- Leadership skills such as recruitment, complaint handling and supporting staffQualifications and TrainingEssential criteria- Registered Midwife – with active NMC registration- Mentorship qualification / experience- Evidence of continuing education- Leadership qualification or relevant leadership experienceDesirable criteria- PMA or willing to complete training- Coaching qualification or experiencePlease note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.DBS ChecksPlease be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment.
By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check.
The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email [email protected].Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values.
We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.Agile and Flexible WorkingWe are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service.
Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.Relocation PackageThe Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at interview. A bit more about us and the surrounding areaYork and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK.
We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.SponsorshipPlease note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are unable to offer sponsorship for roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Currently, this rules out sponsorship for Band 2, and some Band 3 roles.
In addition to this, there are a number of other roles not eligible for sponsorship, therefore applicants requiring it may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.