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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced inspirational and motivated midwifery leader to join the senior midwifery team at East Cheshire Trusts Maternity Unit. 

The successful applicant will directly support the Head of Midwifery, Women's and Children's Services to drive the Maternity Safety and Quality agenda and lead the operational delivery plan with the senior management team. They will also be required to deputise for the Head of Midwifery & Women’s Services as required both inside and outside the organisation advocating for the Directorate, the midwifery profession and  East Cheshire Trust.

The post holder will be required to have previous experience at a senior level within maternity and a proven track record of transformational change and dynamic leadership. They will also be able to demonstrate an innovative approach to quality and safety and looking for a new challenge.

Hours per week: 37.5

Main duties of the job

The key objectives of this role are  to develop midwifery and nursing services in conjunction with the Head of Midwifery and Women’s Services in line with the strategic direction of the trust. Whilst promoting and providing visible, accessible leadership to services, to develop and sustain a culture and an environment in which staff are valued and respected.

You will be required to work jointly with the Head of Midwifery, Clinical Director, Clinical Lead and Service Line Managers to ensure that developments and service improvements are centred on the needs of the patient, responsive to clinical needs and appropriate to the provision of a cost effective, safe, high quality service. You will be required to deliver those quality indicators within the scope of responsibility and work with other Trust personnel in the delivery of all quality indicators.

You will ensure a consistent and co-ordinated approach to the operational management and service provision throughout the area of responsibility and ensure the provision of effective high quality compassionate patient care.

The Deputy Head of Midwifery/Matron will take responsibility for the operational management, co-ordination and continuity of maternity services throughout the sphere of responsibility. In conjunction with Head of Midwifery you will ensure provision of care is consistent with the principles of the national maternity strategy and aligned to professional standards.

Working for our organisation

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

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. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.