Southern Health and Social Care Trust
SHSCT_Head of Midwifery & Gynaecology Band 8B
SHSCT_Head of Midwifery & Gynaecology Band 8B
CraigavonOn-Site
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Advertised role location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building
Official document: Band 8b Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology - 56019338 - Job Descr (docx)
Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology
Band 8B
Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology
Band 8B
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology
BAND
8B
DIRECTORATE
Children and Young people Services
INITIAL LOCATION
Craigavon Area Hospital
REPORTS TO
Assistant Director of Integrated Maternity & Women’s Health
ACCOUNTABLE TO
Assistant Director of Integrated Maternity & Women’s Health
FLEXIBLE WORKING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE
To be confirmed on appointment
JOB SUMMARY
To be responsible to the for leadership, service, development of the Maternity and Gynecology Service insuring the delivery of a high quality nursing and midwifery service that is both effective and efficient and developed in line with national and locally agreed targets and guidelines.
To will be responsible for the operational management of maternity, gynaecology, contraception and sexual health services.
Supporting operational planning, and process and is responsible for managing the delegated budget, participating in the achievement of performance targets, the Trust’s delivery plan and financial control.
To be responsible for the provision of professional leadership and midwifery advice to the division.
As the Head of Service, the jobholder will be a member of the division’s senior management team and will therefore contribute to policy development in the division and the achievement of its overall objectives.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Responsibilities
Provide professional leadership and vision for midwives and nurses working in the maternity and gynaecology services.
Lead nursing, midwifery and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of a high quality maternity/gynaecology service to the women using the services.
Provide midwifery advice to the division.
Ensure professional statutory responsibility, accountability and regulation in accordance with the NMC Code (May 2015)
Act as the Lead for Child Protection in the Maternity Division and work with the named professionals for child protection
Ensure that Professional supervision systems are maintained as directed by the CNO.
Link/maintain effective working relationships with the Local Supervising Authority Midwifery Officer.
Lead in the development and implementation of professional standards which are evidence based.
Work in partnership with the Executive Director of Nursing to deliver the Trust’s Strategic direction for Nursing and Midwifery
Professional Development
Take positive action to keep up to date with current evidence – based clinical practice and research
Identify own development needs and draw up a personal development plan for discussion at appraisal and objective setting reviews.
Adhere to all NMC professional guidance and maintain a professional portfolio to support Revalidation requirements.
Leading & People Management
Create an environment in which staff feel valued and respected.
Provide clear leadership to midwifery, nursing and Support Staff and ensure all facilities/teams have a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce.
Work closely with the Assistant Director of Integrated Maternity and Women’s Health Division and the Assistant Director of Nursing for Workforce and Education and senior human resources staff to take forward the development and implementation of workforce planning and modernisation initiatives.
Work closely with the Executive Director of Nursing and the Assistant Director of Nursing for Workforce and Education on matters relating to workforce and education as required.
Ensure that the education training and development needs of registered and support staff to respond to service needs are identified and met.
Ensure that management structures and practices within the maternity and gynaecology services in the division support culture of effective team working, continuous improvement and innovation
Ensure the effective implementation of all people management policies and the achievement of all relevant targets such as those relating to staff performance and development reviews, the management of sickness and absenteeism etc.
Ensure the effective management of staff health and safety and support across the maternity and gynaecology services in the division.
Lead, manage, motivate and develop staff so as to maintain the highest level of staff morale and to create a climate within the Division characterised by high standards and openness. Ensure the contributions and perspectives of staff are heard, valued and considered when management decisions are taken within the division.
Ensure that the division has in place effective arrangements for staff appraisal, training and development, using the KSF framework.
Continually review the workforce to ensure that it reflects the division’s service plans and priorities. To implement skill mix review, role redesign and changes to working practices as required.
Ensure the division implements and adheres to Trust HR policies and procedures.
Work in partnership with Trade Unions and staff representatives in developing the workforce, managing employee relations and changing working practices.
Service Delivery
Work with service users to ensure the safe, efficient, effective and responsive delivery of the Maternity and Gynaecology Service across the Trust.
Lead and drive improvements across the Southern Trust through the modernisation of Laboratory services.
Support the Assistant Director in achieving key access and performance targets for Maternity and Gynaecology through robust planning and service improvement.
Make sure that services are delivered to the standard and quality expected by the DOH, the PHA in line with the Maternity Strategy for northern Ireland 2012-2018.
Facilitate multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working to make sure that services are co-ordinated to best effect.
Identify and contribute to local and national development initiatives e.g. clinical networks and national programmes.
Make sure that all recommendations arising from external inspections are implemented in a timely manner.
Act as a member of the division’s senior management team and contribute to its policy development processes.
Make sure that services are maintained at safe and effective levels, that performance is monitored in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures and that corrective action is taken, where necessary, to address deficiencies.
Ensure that effective risk management and quality assurance policies and systems (including clinical governance and controls assurance) are in place within the Maternity and Gynaecology service in compliance with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
Make sure that serious adverse incidents, accidents, incidents and near misses are brought to the attention of the Assistant Director at the earliest opportunity and are appropriately managed.
Lead nursing, midwifery and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high quality and equitable maternity and gynaecology care to the women using the services.
Support the Assistant Director of Integrated Maternity and Women’s Health Division and the Associate Medical Director with the successful implementation of all DOH, HSCB, PHA commissioning priorities and targets for maternity and gynaecology.
Contribute to the development of robust clinical and professional networks within the division and across the Trust
Promote a culture which focuses on the provision of high quality safe and effective services, promotes continuous improvement, and empowers staff to maximise their potential.
Be committed to supporting honest, open communication and effective multi-disciplinary working.
Develop and maintain appropriate mechanism/forums for accessing the views of and engaging with staff, service users (MSLC) (Maternity Service Liaison Committee), and their carers and use this information to inform the development, planning and delivery of services.
Strategic Planning and Development
Contribute to the reform and modernisation of services for women and their families.
Responsible for service planning and for the advancement of clinical practice in line with Regional and professional directives e.g. NMC, Maternity Strategy for Northern Ireland 2012-2018
Ensure active engagement with user groups in the design, delivery and evaluation of maternity and gynaecology services.
Act as a member of the directorate’s senior management team and contribute to its policy development processes.
Work closely with the Assistant Director to secure the commitment and involvement of commissioners and relevant internal and external stakeholders in the implementation of strategic planning initiatives and targets.
Work with members of relevant teams on the innovative development of new and existing services.
Financial & Resource Management
To be responsible and accountable for a delegated budget ensuring the optimum use of resources through establishing and maintaining effective management/financial processes.
Identify, negotiate and implement cost improvement and revenue generation opportunities when they arise.
Participate in contract and service level negotiations with commissioners and suppliers as and when required.
Ensure that working arrangements are in place to enable the division to comply with the Trust’s complaints procedure. To investigate complaints as appropriate under the procedure and ensure action is taken to address issues of concern and prevent reoccurrence of similar events.
Update and monitor the operational policies of the Division and take account of risk management needs.
Ensure procedures are in place to report, investigate and monitor clinical incidents putting action in place to address areas of concern.
Ensure that environmental standards are appropriate for safe & clean care delivery.
Information Management
Ensure the effective implementation of all Trust information management policies and procedures within the Division.
Corporate & Divisional Responsibilities
Contribute to the Trust’s corporate planning, policy and decision making processes including the implementation of the Trust Performance Management Framework, in line with the annual schedule, by contributing to the development of a Divisional Plan for Integrated Maternity and Women’s Health.
Attend meetings of the Trust Board, its committees or SMT as required to provide appropriate, high quality, information to the Assistant Director/ Director, Chief Executive and Trust Board concerning those areas for which he/she is responsible.
Develop and maintain working relationships with senior managers and staff to ensure the achievement of the Trust’s objectives and the effective functioning of the directorate’s management team.
Support the Assistant Director in establishing and maintaining effective collaborative relationships and networks with external stakeholders in the public, private voluntary and community sectors.
Participate in and comply with requirements in the production of performance reports.
Contribute to the Trust’s overall corporate governance processes to ensure the development of an integrated governance framework for the Trust that assures safe and effective care for patients and clients and complies with public sector values, and codes of conduct, operations and accountability.
Lead by example in practising the highest standards of conduct in accordance with the Code of Conduct for HPSS Managers.
EMERGENCY PLANNING & BUSINESS CONTINUITY RESPONSIBILITIES
To work proactively with the Trust’s Emergency planner and other internal and external stakeholders to develop appropriate emergency response and business continuity plans to ensure the service can maintain a state of emergency preparedness to respond safely and effectively to a range of threats, hazards and disruption.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff:
Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver.
Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support.
Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning.
Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making.
Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values.
RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.
The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
The post holder will, in the event of a concern being raised with them, ensure that it is managed correctly under the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and ensure feedback/learning is communicated at individual, team and organisational level.
EMERGENCY PLANNING & BUSINESS CONTINUITY RESPONSIBILITIES
To work proactively with the Trust’s Emergency planner and other internal and external stakeholders to develop appropriate emergency response and business continuity plans to ensure the service can maintain a state of emergency preparedness to respond safely and effectively to a range of threats, hazards and disruption.
PERSONAL AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (PPI)
Lead on and be responsible for the co-ordination of the Trust’s PPI Strategy within the Division or other sphere of responsibility . This will include supporting active engagement with user groups and the voluntary and independent sectors in the design and delivery of services.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to:
Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.
Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example:
Smoke Free policy
IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct
standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour
Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.
Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.
All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.
Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.
Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.
This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.
March 2026
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE AND BAND Head of Midwifery & Gynaecology (Band 8B)
DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Gynaecology, Contraception and Sexual Health Services post within Integrated Maternity & Woman’s’ Health Services/Children and young peoples Directorate.
SALARY
HOURS 37.5 hours per week
Notes to applicants:
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment
Experience
Delivered against challenging performance objectives for a minimum of 1 years in the last 5 years meeting a range of key targets and making significant** improvements.
** significant - delivering a large scale and sustained improvement to a complex problem
Shortlisting by Application Form
Qualifications/ Registration
Registered midwife live on NMC register.
Have a university degree or relevant professional qualification and worked for at least 2 years in a senior role*.
*senior role – Band 7 (or equivalent) or above.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Other
Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
Shortlisting by Application Form
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:
Skills / Abilities
Experience of people management, governance and organisation skills for a minimum of 1 year in the last 5 years.
Interview
Knowledge
Worked with a diverse range of stakeholders internal and external to the organisation to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 1 year in the last 5 years.
Interview
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted
Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment
Experience
Demonstrable track record of delivering significant and sustained improvements to complex healthcare service challenges through effective leadership, service redesign, performance management and partnership working.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role. The competencies concerned are set out in the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model, details of which can be found at http://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model. Particular attention will be given to the following dimensions:
Inspiring shared purpose
Leading with care
Evaluating information
Connecting our service
Sharing the vision
Engaging the team
Holding to account
Developing capability
Influencing for results.
If this post is being sought on secondment, then the individual MUST have the permission of their line manager IN ADVANCE of making application.
As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.
THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Successful applicants:
may be required to attend for a Health Assessment
can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply.
are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.
All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times
All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times
Official document: Band 8b Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology - 56019338 - Job Descr (docx)
Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology
Band 8B
Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology
Band 8B
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE
Head of Midwifery and Gynaecology
BAND
8B
DIRECTORATE
Children and Young people Services
INITIAL LOCATION
Craigavon Area Hospital
REPORTS TO
Assistant Director of Integrated Maternity & Women’s Health
ACCOUNTABLE TO
Assistant Director of Integrated Maternity & Women’s Health
FLEXIBLE WORKING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE
To be confirmed on appointment
JOB SUMMARY
To be responsible to the for leadership, service, development of the Maternity and Gynecology Service insuring the delivery of a high quality nursing and midwifery service that is both effective and efficient and developed in line with national and locally agreed targets and guidelines.
To will be responsible for the operational management of maternity, gynaecology, contraception and sexual health services.
Supporting operational planning, and process and is responsible for managing the delegated budget, participating in the achievement of performance targets, the Trust’s delivery plan and financial control.
To be responsible for the provision of professional leadership and midwifery advice to the division.
As the Head of Service, the jobholder will be a member of the division’s senior management team and will therefore contribute to policy development in the division and the achievement of its overall objectives.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Responsibilities
Provide professional leadership and vision for midwives and nurses working in the maternity and gynaecology services.
Lead nursing, midwifery and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of a high quality maternity/gynaecology service to the women using the services.
Provide midwifery advice to the division.
Ensure professional statutory responsibility, accountability and regulation in accordance with the NMC Code (May 2015)
Act as the Lead for Child Protection in the Maternity Division and work with the named professionals for child protection
Ensure that Professional supervision systems are maintained as directed by the CNO.
Link/maintain effective working relationships with the Local Supervising Authority Midwifery Officer.
Lead in the development and implementation of professional standards which are evidence based.
Work in partnership with the Executive Director of Nursing to deliver the Trust’s Strategic direction for Nursing and Midwifery
Professional Development
Take positive action to keep up to date with current evidence – based clinical practice and research
Identify own development needs and draw up a personal development plan for discussion at appraisal and objective setting reviews.
Adhere to all NMC professional guidance and maintain a professional portfolio to support Revalidation requirements.
Leading & People Management
Create an environment in which staff feel valued and respected.
Provide clear leadership to midwifery, nursing and Support Staff and ensure all facilities/teams have a highly skilled, flexible and motivated workforce.
Work closely with the Assistant Director of Integrated Maternity and Women’s Health Division and the Assistant Director of Nursing for Workforce and Education and senior human resources staff to take forward the development and implementation of workforce planning and modernisation initiatives.
Work closely with the Executive Director of Nursing and the Assistant Director of Nursing for Workforce and Education on matters relating to workforce and education as required.
Ensure that the education training and development needs of registered and support staff to respond to service needs are identified and met.
Ensure that management structures and practices within the maternity and gynaecology services in the division support culture of effective team working, continuous improvement and innovation
Ensure the effective implementation of all people management policies and the achievement of all relevant targets such as those relating to staff performance and development reviews, the management of sickness and absenteeism etc.
Ensure the effective management of staff health and safety and support across the maternity and gynaecology services in the division.
Lead, manage, motivate and develop staff so as to maintain the highest level of staff morale and to create a climate within the Division characterised by high standards and openness. Ensure the contributions and perspectives of staff are heard, valued and considered when management decisions are taken within the division.
Ensure that the division has in place effective arrangements for staff appraisal, training and development, using the KSF framework.
Continually review the workforce to ensure that it reflects the division’s service plans and priorities. To implement skill mix review, role redesign and changes to working practices as required.
Ensure the division implements and adheres to Trust HR policies and procedures.
Work in partnership with Trade Unions and staff representatives in developing the workforce, managing employee relations and changing working practices.
Service Delivery
Work with service users to ensure the safe, efficient, effective and responsive delivery of the Maternity and Gynaecology Service across the Trust.
Lead and drive improvements across the Southern Trust through the modernisation of Laboratory services.
Support the Assistant Director in achieving key access and performance targets for Maternity and Gynaecology through robust planning and service improvement.
Make sure that services are delivered to the standard and quality expected by the DOH, the PHA in line with the Maternity Strategy for northern Ireland 2012-2018.
Facilitate multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working to make sure that services are co-ordinated to best effect.
Identify and contribute to local and national development initiatives e.g. clinical networks and national programmes.
Make sure that all recommendations arising from external inspections are implemented in a timely manner.
Act as a member of the division’s senior management team and contribute to its policy development processes.
Make sure that services are maintained at safe and effective levels, that performance is monitored in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures and that corrective action is taken, where necessary, to address deficiencies.
Ensure that effective risk management and quality assurance policies and systems (including clinical governance and controls assurance) are in place within the Maternity and Gynaecology service in compliance with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
Make sure that serious adverse incidents, accidents, incidents and near misses are brought to the attention of the Assistant Director at the earliest opportunity and are appropriately managed.
Lead nursing, midwifery and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high quality and equitable maternity and gynaecology care to the women using the services.
Support the Assistant Director of Integrated Maternity and Women’s Health Division and the Associate Medical Director with the successful implementation of all DOH, HSCB, PHA commissioning priorities and targets for maternity and gynaecology.
Contribute to the development of robust clinical and professional networks within the division and across the Trust
Promote a culture which focuses on the provision of high quality safe and effective services, promotes continuous improvement, and empowers staff to maximise their potential.
Be committed to supporting honest, open communication and effective multi-disciplinary working.
Develop and maintain appropriate mechanism/forums for accessing the views of and engaging with staff, service users (MSLC) (Maternity Service Liaison Committee), and their carers and use this information to inform the development, planning and delivery of services.
Strategic Planning and Development
Contribute to the reform and modernisation of services for women and their families.
Responsible for service planning and for the advancement of clinical practice in line with Regional and professional directives e.g. NMC, Maternity Strategy for Northern Ireland 2012-2018
Ensure active engagement with user groups in the design, delivery and evaluation of maternity and gynaecology services.
Act as a member of the directorate’s senior management team and contribute to its policy development processes.
Work closely with the Assistant Director to secure the commitment and involvement of commissioners and relevant internal and external stakeholders in the implementation of strategic planning initiatives and targets.
Work with members of relevant teams on the innovative development of new and existing services.
Financial & Resource Management
To be responsible and accountable for a delegated budget ensuring the optimum use of resources through establishing and maintaining effective management/financial processes.
Identify, negotiate and implement cost improvement and revenue generation opportunities when they arise.
Participate in contract and service level negotiations with commissioners and suppliers as and when required.
Ensure that working arrangements are in place to enable the division to comply with the Trust’s complaints procedure. To investigate complaints as appropriate under the procedure and ensure action is taken to address issues of concern and prevent reoccurrence of similar events.
Update and monitor the operational policies of the Division and take account of risk management needs.
Ensure procedures are in place to report, investigate and monitor clinical incidents putting action in place to address areas of concern.
Ensure that environmental standards are appropriate for safe & clean care delivery.
Information Management
Ensure the effective implementation of all Trust information management policies and procedures within the Division.
Corporate & Divisional Responsibilities
Contribute to the Trust’s corporate planning, policy and decision making processes including the implementation of the Trust Performance Management Framework, in line with the annual schedule, by contributing to the development of a Divisional Plan for Integrated Maternity and Women’s Health.
Attend meetings of the Trust Board, its committees or SMT as required to provide appropriate, high quality, information to the Assistant Director/ Director, Chief Executive and Trust Board concerning those areas for which he/she is responsible.
Develop and maintain working relationships with senior managers and staff to ensure the achievement of the Trust’s objectives and the effective functioning of the directorate’s management team.
Support the Assistant Director in establishing and maintaining effective collaborative relationships and networks with external stakeholders in the public, private voluntary and community sectors.
Participate in and comply with requirements in the production of performance reports.
Contribute to the Trust’s overall corporate governance processes to ensure the development of an integrated governance framework for the Trust that assures safe and effective care for patients and clients and complies with public sector values, and codes of conduct, operations and accountability.
Lead by example in practising the highest standards of conduct in accordance with the Code of Conduct for HPSS Managers.
EMERGENCY PLANNING & BUSINESS CONTINUITY RESPONSIBILITIES
To work proactively with the Trust’s Emergency planner and other internal and external stakeholders to develop appropriate emergency response and business continuity plans to ensure the service can maintain a state of emergency preparedness to respond safely and effectively to a range of threats, hazards and disruption.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff:
Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver.
Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support.
Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning.
Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making.
Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values.
RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES
The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency.
The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
The post holder will, in the event of a concern being raised with them, ensure that it is managed correctly under the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and ensure feedback/learning is communicated at individual, team and organisational level.
EMERGENCY PLANNING & BUSINESS CONTINUITY RESPONSIBILITIES
To work proactively with the Trust’s Emergency planner and other internal and external stakeholders to develop appropriate emergency response and business continuity plans to ensure the service can maintain a state of emergency preparedness to respond safely and effectively to a range of threats, hazards and disruption.
PERSONAL AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES (PPI)
Lead on and be responsible for the co-ordination of the Trust’s PPI Strategy within the Division or other sphere of responsibility . This will include supporting active engagement with user groups and the voluntary and independent sectors in the design and delivery of services.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to:
Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.
Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example:
Smoke Free policy
IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct
standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour
Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.
Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.
All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.
Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.
Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner.
This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.
March 2026
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE AND BAND Head of Midwifery & Gynaecology (Band 8B)
DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Gynaecology, Contraception and Sexual Health Services post within Integrated Maternity & Woman’s’ Health Services/Children and young peoples Directorate.
SALARY
HOURS 37.5 hours per week
Notes to applicants:
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment
Experience
Delivered against challenging performance objectives for a minimum of 1 years in the last 5 years meeting a range of key targets and making significant** improvements.
** significant - delivering a large scale and sustained improvement to a complex problem
Shortlisting by Application Form
Qualifications/ Registration
Registered midwife live on NMC register.
Have a university degree or relevant professional qualification and worked for at least 2 years in a senior role*.
*senior role – Band 7 (or equivalent) or above.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Other
Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
Shortlisting by Application Form
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:
Skills / Abilities
Experience of people management, governance and organisation skills for a minimum of 1 year in the last 5 years.
Interview
Knowledge
Worked with a diverse range of stakeholders internal and external to the organisation to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 1 year in the last 5 years.
Interview
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted
Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment
Experience
Demonstrable track record of delivering significant and sustained improvements to complex healthcare service challenges through effective leadership, service redesign, performance management and partnership working.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required competencies to be effective in this demanding leadership role. The competencies concerned are set out in the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model, details of which can be found at http://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthcare-leadership-model. Particular attention will be given to the following dimensions:
Inspiring shared purpose
Leading with care
Evaluating information
Connecting our service
Sharing the vision
Engaging the team
Holding to account
Developing capability
Influencing for results.
If this post is being sought on secondment, then the individual MUST have the permission of their line manager IN ADVANCE of making application.
As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.
THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Successful applicants:
may be required to attend for a Health Assessment
can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply.
are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.
All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times
All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times
