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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About

The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.

Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk

Watch how OUH goes about delivering compassionate excellence on the ouhnhs YouTube channel

Contact

Address: Oxford Univ Hosps NHS Foundation Trust; OUHC HR Department,; 3rd Floor Unipart House Business Centre; Garsington Road; Oxford; Oxfordshire; OX4 2PG
Contact Number: 01865 741186

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Ref: 321-SW2-6826230-B8a-PUB Vacancy ID: 6826230

Lead Midwife for Practice Development & Maternity Education

Closed for applications on: 13-Jan-2025 00:00

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 13-Jan-2025 00:00

Location

Site: Women's Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital
Address: Headley Way
Town: Headington
Postcode: OX3 9DU
Major / Minor Region: Oxfordshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

5 months (5 month Secondment)

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Secondment until 18th August 2025)

Salary

Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 Per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 8a)

Specialty

Main area: Maternity

Interview date: 09/01/2025

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key objectives, Managerial:

The post holder will:

· Be strategically, managerially and operationally responsible for the Practice Development Team which consists of Band 7 PD Midwives, Recruitment and Retention, Fetal Wellbeing Midwives, Professional

Midwifery Advocates and Wellbeing Midwives, Midwife for Adult Leaners and Lead Midwives for Internationally Educated Midwives.

· Demonstrate a positive attitude and high level of motivation by showing a strong commitment to the maternity service.

· Be accountable for midwifery performance and achievement of all relevant organisational targets and standards, working within the Trust’s governance framework and current regulatory and policy requirements. To be aware of local and national guidance for maternity services regarding assessment of fetal wellbeing.

· Demonstrate excellent personal communication by establishing effective links between the maternity services and the University.

· Develop, implement and evaluate education and learning opportunities for new and existing employees within the service in compliance with competency frameworks and guide and support newly qualified professionals during their preceptorship.

· Prioritise workload to meet targets and be able to work under pressure by seeking creative solutions to challenges.

· Be responsible for ensuring clinical practice is in line with Data Protection/Confidentiality/Caldicott principles. To ensure communication networks are in place to share confidential information across organisational boundaries where appropriate.

· Promote interdisciplinary working, with outcomes aimed at the best interests of the women and their families.

· Be responsible for managing changes in clinical practice and service delivery throughout maternity services to meet the needs of women and their families

· Support colleagues to develop resilience

· Actively promote diversity, both in the delivery of the Directorate’s services and in the recruitment, management and development of staff within the clinical areas. Generate and sustain relationships that promote dignity, rights and responsibilities. To take action to address discrimination and oppression.

Please see the job description attached for further information.

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment , we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks. (Please note that shortlisting times vary when applying for a Medical position within the Trust). The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Midwife with relevant experience
Teaching Qualification/Mentor course
Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience in relevant subject

Desirable criteria

Evidence of Publications and research
Accredited management and leadership development and training

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

Ability to demonstrate significant experience in midwifery practic
Ability to work to deadlines
Self-motivating and adaptable

Desirable criteria

Experience of public speaking
Proven leadership ability including ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries
Experience and knowledge of service change and redesign
Considerable leadership experience within health/social care settings
Experience of developing and implementing policy
Evidence of innovative practice that involves research or audit
Evidence of Teaching both in clinical and University settings
Experience of implementing strategy / Operational management experience/ Project management

Evidence of Particular: Knowledge ,Skills ,Aptitudes

Essential criteria

Ability to deliver against tight deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to network across organisation
Ability to influence and motivate others , Negotiating skills and ability to resolve conflict
Able to demonstrate a broad but in-depth knowledge of health policy in relation to midwifery practice
Well-developed communication skills, able to communicate complex matters