The role of the Regional Lead Midwife is an exciting midwifery leadership role in the East of England Region to support the Regional Chief Midwife. Working to realise the ambitions of the Long-Term Plan and key national maternity priorities, the postholder will work with key stakeholders across the health system to provide strategic leadership and professional guidance regionally. They will hold responsibility for the delivery of key objectives including leading on the maternity workforce and leadership agenda, new hospital programme and support programmes of work relating to maternity policy, strategy and professional priorities and the delivery of high quality, safe and personalised health and care across the region. Working as part of a dynamic team engaging with colleagues, managers, senior staff and LMNS Leads across the region to support the provision of personalised, safe evidence based maternity care for all women across the East of England.
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Main duties of the job
As a Maternity Lead the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the region. Will lead by example ensuring collaborative approaches to working and relationships are at the forefront of practice. Will ensure that women, families and the local population are central to all activities. Will question and support in equal measure therefore enabling transformation and critical enquiry into practice and delivery. Will seek out opportunities to collaborate with others ensuring embedded practice, operational and research centered outcomes. The post holder will have accountability and responsibility for the strategic and operational development of quality Improvement and transformation specific to leadership and workforce across the east of England in relation to maternity care with particular focus on the national perinatal policy key safety deliverables and the Maternity workforce. About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care. Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation. Job responsibilities
Improving quality and outcomes The post holder will be responsible and accountable to the Regional Chief Midwife. Working as part of a matrix approach to delivery, the post holder will lead by example ensuring individuals think and work outside of traditional organisational or professional silos. The post holder will foster and embody an approach to leadership that is both collaborative and collective. To lead to better outcomes for women, families and local populations through systematic, evidence-based approaches that enable both improvement and transformation. To lead on the thematic review of maternity quality intelligence, to enable learning to be applied across the system. To work collaboratively across the NHS England matrix, including integrating the National Directors portfolio with the Domain Leads. Enabling patient and public involvement To act as a champion for service users and their interests and involve the public and patients in the policy development and decision-making of NHS England. To ensure all public and service user contact with the office is of the highest professional standard. To embed service user and public involvement within NHS England at all levels of decision making. Promoting equality and reducing inequalities To uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality. To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday action ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality. Partnership and cross boundary working Lead to better outcomes recognising and valuing the expertise of others to support leadership, improvement and transformation. Leadership for transformational change To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes. Embedding this approach across the Directorate. Using insight and evidence for improvement To facilitate improvement and transformation across systems demonstrating both professional credibility and authenticity. Developing an excellent organisation To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff within the department. To ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the department. To adhere to the NHS Managers Code of Conduct and any other relevant professional codes of conduct at all times. Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Registered Midwife. Skills & Knowledge
Present complex and sensitive information to large & influential groups. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options. Works with stakeholders to develop performance improvement plans and to develop plans for innovation and opening up markets. Experience
Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas. Experience in maternity workforce management. Experience in interface with Higher Education Institutes. Recent experience of working in a clinical setting at senior level. Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals. Evidence of budgetary responsibility. 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. Chief Midwife, Director of Nursing East of England
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As a Maternity Lead the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the region. Will lead by example ensuring collaborative approaches to working and relationships are at the forefront of practice. Will ensure that women, families and the local population are central to all activities. Will question and support in equal measure therefore enabling transformation and critical enquiry into practice and delivery. Will seek out opportunities to collaborate with others ensuring embedded practice, operational and research centered outcomes. The post holder will have accountability and responsibility for the strategic and operational development of quality Improvement and transformation specific to leadership and workforce across the east of England in relation to maternity care with particular focus on the national perinatal policy key safety deliverables and the Maternity workforce. About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by: Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities. Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential. Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care. Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation. Job responsibilities
Improving quality and outcomes The post holder will be responsible and accountable to the Regional Chief Midwife. Working as part of a matrix approach to delivery, the post holder will lead by example ensuring individuals think and work outside of traditional organisational or professional silos. The post holder will foster and embody an approach to leadership that is both collaborative and collective. To lead to better outcomes for women, families and local populations through systematic, evidence-based approaches that enable both improvement and transformation. To lead on the thematic review of maternity quality intelligence, to enable learning to be applied across the system. To work collaboratively across the NHS England matrix, including integrating the National Directors portfolio with the Domain Leads. Enabling patient and public involvement To act as a champion for service users and their interests and involve the public and patients in the policy development and decision-making of NHS England. To ensure all public and service user contact with the office is of the highest professional standard. To embed service user and public involvement within NHS England at all levels of decision making. Promoting equality and reducing inequalities To uphold organisational policies and principles on the promotion of equality. To create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday action ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality. Partnership and cross boundary working Lead to better outcomes recognising and valuing the expertise of others to support leadership, improvement and transformation. Leadership for transformational change To model a collaborative and influencing style of working, negotiating with others to achieve the best outcomes. Embedding this approach across the Directorate. Using insight and evidence for improvement To facilitate improvement and transformation across systems demonstrating both professional credibility and authenticity. Developing an excellent organisation To ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff within the department. To ensure compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements within the department. To adhere to the NHS Managers Code of Conduct and any other relevant professional codes of conduct at all times. Person Specification
Qualifications
Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area. Registered Midwife. Skills & Knowledge
Present complex and sensitive information to large & influential groups. Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options. Works with stakeholders to develop performance improvement plans and to develop plans for innovation and opening up markets. Experience
Subject matter expertise across a number of key areas. Experience in maternity workforce management. Experience in interface with Higher Education Institutes. Recent experience of working in a clinical setting at senior level. Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals. Evidence of budgetary responsibility. 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. Chief Midwife, Director of Nursing East of England
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