Director of Midwifery
hace 2 días
Cambridge
Job overviewStaff Bank Services successfully provides temporary staffing throughout Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust via a variety of different assignments. We are looking to register a Director of Midwifery & Deputy Chief Nurse who can lead and advocate for safe, high quality maternity care, managing the strategic and operational delivery of maternity services locally The Director of Midwifery & Deputy Chief Nurse at CUH is a key position, accountable to the Chief Nurse for the strategic planning of maternity services and the day to day delivery of high standards of provision of midwifery care, the provision of strategic, professional leadership and advice, and acting as both an advocate for women and the expert voice of the profession. The role will have a prime focus on the delivery of high standards of women-centred care across integrated care pathways and services in the Rosie Hospital and the local community.Main duties of the jobThe Director of Midwifery & Deputy Chief Nurse will work in partnership across the Integrated Care System, building strong relationships with key stakeholders including the Regional Chief Midwife, maternity providers, regulators, Royal Colleges and system partners. The role will lead the delivery of national maternity policy across Cambridge University Hospitals and the wider system, shaping a long‑term strategic vision that delivers high‑quality, sustainable services and improved outcomes and experiences for women and families.Accountable to the Chief Nurse, the post holder will work closely with the Head of Midwifery to provide divisional leadership for maternity services, including workforce planning, recruitment and retention, service development, quality improvement and patient experience, within agreed objectives, quality standards and resources. The role is central to ensuring safe, timely and compassionate care for women.As Deputy Chief Nurse, the post holder will hold a corporate portfolio, including leading the inclusivity agenda across nursing and midwifery, and will deputise for the Chief Nurse as required.Working for our organisationOur TrustCambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic backgroundDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.• As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.This vacancy will close on 12 March 2026Interviews date to be confirmedBenefits to youAt Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- First level registered midwife with NMC registration- Qualified to Masters level or equivalent.- Relevant experience at senior level- Evidence of strong and recent commitment to continuous development- Management training or evidence of equivalent competence- Education/mentorship qualificationDesirable criteria- Post graduate management qualificationKnowledgeEssential criteria- Extensive senior clinical and management experience- Experience of representing Trusts at regional and national level.- Head of Midwifery experience – broad range of clinical midwifery experience acquired through significant practice at a senior level- Significant experience of leading clinical teams and professional agendas- A broad and highly developed understanding of nursing and midwifery policy and its implications for the workforce and future health care delivery- Detailed knowledge of NHS practices, policies and procedures and experience of implementing new policies across multiple services- Demonstrable experience of working successfully across functional boundaries at a strategic level- Experience of working across other NHS organisations (or beyond) for benchmarking purposes or to identify best practice/areas for improvement- Experience of successfully managing many services in a complex organisation, including people and budgetary management- Demonstrable experience of overseeing Trust wide initiatives, leading successful change management, service redesign processes, leading cost improvement programmes- Experience of developing successful networks and delivering innovation- A demonstrative track record of delivering initiatives to improve quality of care- Interpreting legislation.- Delivering reports and recommendations.- Designing and delivering training- Experience of providing clinical advice to, and liaising with, managers and staff at all levels, including working with executive directors and senior clinicians- An in-depth understanding of the risk and governance agenda with an ability to lead the Trust clinical governance agenda at divisional level- Can demonstrate the successful implementation of a range of clinical governance initiatives across multiple services- Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.- Understanding diversity and equality issues and how they impact and translate at divisional and Trust levelDesirable criteria- Evidence of engaging in research activities- Published and experienced in presenting to a wide variety of audiences.SkillsEssential criteria- Evidence of an understanding/principles of the midwifery workforce profile and strategic workforce planning.- Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills, capable of interpreting and evaluating complex, multi-faceted information, ability to summarise complex information, ability to make judgements and advise on the best course of action- Ability to present highly complex/ controversial information to a wide range of audiences, with differing levels of understanding, in a suitable format and with appropriate explanation.- Ability to influence, persuade and motivate others- Ability to collaborate constructively with all key stakeholders (internal and external) and to create the conditions for successful partnership working- Ability to provide a clear vision for change which is a source of inspiration and motivation for others. Skilled in all aspects of managing change, including supporting staff- Ability to monitor and act to improve and deliver performance and establish high levels of quality and to hold others to account for delivery- Highly skilled in identifying opportunities for partnership working, managing on-going stakeholder relationships and providing support to others in this area- Be able to articulate the evolving strategy and vision for the future of nursing and be able to demonstrate the opportunities this will provide.- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams- Sound political judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with diverse groups and common sense in knowing when to “brief up the line- An in-depth understanding of workforce, education, standards and research issues within the NHS.- Able to set and lead the nursing and midwifery agenda- A strong commitment to openness, honesty and integrity.- Highly developed communication skills to resolve complex, high-impact situations in highly complex environments- High level of work organisations, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement and flexibility in approach- Expert knowledge of the Care Quality Commission and NMC requirementsAdditional RequirementsEssential criteria- Committed to continuous service development and quality improvement- Highly self-motivated- Reliable and supportive- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs- Political acumen- Be prepared to work across sites as and when required.- Professional appearance and behaviour- Good previous attendance record.- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of kind, safe and excellent. This behaviour is outlined on the final page of this person specification