Job summary
The post holder will work as part of a team supporting the Wales Maternity and Neonatal Network to deliver their programme of work.This clinical Network coordinates an agreed programme of work to support NHS Wales in improving services for women, babies and their families.

The post holder will work in partnership with the Network Clinical Leads and Network Manager in the development and implementation of the work programme in line with identified priorities. They will provide leadership for distinct programmes / projects, as well as providing expert midwifery advice to other network work streams and aspects of Network business.

The post holder will provide leadership to the Network and be a champion for Maternity services, acting as an advisory point of contact for Midwives, Health Boards, Welsh Government and other stakeholders. They will, as a senior professional within the Network team be responsible for ensuring that the identified priorities of stakeholders are delivered through the coordinated programme of work that has quality and safety at its core.

The post holder will provide advice through network team on the continuous professional development of the neonatal nursing workforce, including the development of Network education, training plans and shared learning plans The post holder will work together with the Neonatal Lead Nurse to ensure training, education and cross speciality working is maximised.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clear midwifery leadership, management support and advice to the Maternity and Neonatal Network Board
• Take the midwifery lead on engaging with stakeholders to ensure the identified priorities are delivered through collaborative working
• Analyse available data and key performance measures to determine areas for national / local
• Act as the expert point of contact for Network team members, Health Boards, Welsh Government and external agencies
• Liaise with education providers and practice facilitators to develop a unified strategy to support training needs on an all Wales basis
• Coordinate a programme of collaborative learning / educational events across the network
• Work with the Health boards to ensure the workforce requirements of the service are understood and met in line with standards
• Ensure standards of care are met through the development and implementation of all Wales Maternity policies, protocols and guidelines
• Work with clinical leads to ensure that robust clinical guidelines and pathways are developed across the Network
• Ensure effective communication strategies are in place across the Network to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and promote a learning culture
• Develop and maintain a process whereby the Network supports clinical networking to encourage an environment of shared learning across Maternity services

About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES

THIS POST IS A SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

For further details, please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for full details.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Midwife - currently registered with NMC

Desirable

• Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience at senior midwife level with ability to influence at all levels

Desirable

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).