Job summary
*To hold 24 hour professional accountability for the managing of a team of staff on the maternity ward, delivering high quality, caring and compassionate patient centred care through effective leadership and management and in partnership with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
*To take overall responsibility for a specific clinical area, assess, plan, co-ordinate implementation and evaluate the workload in the clinical area of responsibility.
*Maintain health and safety of families and colleagues at all times by complying with all relevant Trust guidelines, facilitate the implementation of the guidelines and procedures in the area of responsibility.
*Promote multi-disciplinary team working, leading/liaising, communicating as necessary and supporting junior staff.
*Take a lead role in ensuring all students/novice practitioners receive appropriate practice facilitation and mentorship/preceptorship.
*Working in partnership with colleagues across the Directorate to provide both clinical leadership and develop standards to promote high quality practice.
Main duties of the job
Undertake clinical activity to satisfy the NMC requirements for registration, act as a role model by maintaining clinical competency and credibility through evidence based clinical practice, while being aware of the needs of the team.
*To provide leadership in the clinical area of responsibility co-ordinate all staff efforts to ensure the provision of high quality care, promotion of normality and choice for women.
*Promote health for women and their families including parenting skills and health education, facilitating the achievement of national targets and initiatives.
*Maintain and develop a high level of clinical and managerial skills and knowledge, and work towards competencies as agreed in personal development plan.
*Comply with requirements for mandatory training and develop and contribute towards training in key pertinent skills
*Be aware of Local Safeguarding Children's Board and national policies and procedures and take appropriate action to safeguard women.
*Undertake clinical skills as per the competencies for the role.
*Comply with the Trust infection Control Policy. Attend Infection Control training as required with the department and directed by manager.
*Endeavour to achieve a high standard of morale by effective organisation and leadership and promote team working facilitating a culture of professional respect and co-operation.
There are two posts currently available:
20.5hrs/week substantive
34.5hrs/week secondment or fixed term
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details Date posted
15 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9010480
Job locations
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* * Registered midwife (Diploma/Degree) (E)
* * Teaching/mentorship qualifications (E)
* * Evidence of a minimum of 5 years CPD (E)
* * Well documented and up to date CPD portfolio (E)
* * neonatal life support (E)
* * HDU care
Desirable
* * Diploma/Degree in Health Related subjects and Certificate in Management (D)
* * Hold Newborn Examination Certificate
* * Leadership course
Experience Essential
* * 3 years' experience as a band 6 midwife
* * Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures pertaining to delivery suite and maternity services (E)
* * Extensive knowledge of all areas of maternity services developed throughout continuing professional development (E)
* * Recent experience in high risk Antenatal/Postnatal Care and expert knowledge of obstetric complications (E)
* * Knowledge and ability to organise and prioritise workload within shift and allocate patients to appropriately skilled team member (E)
* * Well-developed IT skills and presentation
* * Extensive knowledge of UNICEF and BFI and infant feeding (E)
* * Ability to supervise juniors on a day to day basis (E)
Desirable
* * Excellent presentation, teaching, verbal and written skills (D)
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* * Registered midwife (Diploma/Degree) (E)
* * Teaching/mentorship qualifications (E)
* * Evidence of a minimum of 5 years CPD (E)
* * Well documented and up to date CPD portfolio (E)
* * neonatal life support (E)
* * HDU care
Desirable
* * Diploma/Degree in Health Related subjects and Certificate in Management (D)
* * Hold Newborn Examination Certificate
* * Leadership course
Experience Essential
* * 3 years' experience as a band 6 midwife
* * Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures pertaining to delivery suite and maternity services (E)
* * Extensive knowledge of all areas of maternity services developed throughout continuing professional development (E)
* * Recent experience in high risk Antenatal/Postnatal Care and expert knowledge of obstetric complications (E)
* * Knowledge and ability to organise and prioritise workload within shift and allocate patients to appropriately skilled team member (E)
* * Well-developed IT skills and presentation
* * Extensive knowledge of UNICEF and BFI and infant feeding (E)
* * Ability to supervise juniors on a day to day basis (E)
Desirable
* * Excellent presentation, teaching, verbal and written skills (D)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Good Hope Hospital
Rectory Rd
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands
B75 7RR
Employer's website
https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)
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