Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated midwife to join our Community Midwifery Team as a Deputy Team Leader.

This role is ideal for a passionate midwife who is committed to delivering high-quality, personalised maternity care and supporting the development of an inclusive, compassionate and innovative workforce. Working closely with the Community Team Leader, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and the experience of women, birthing people and their families.

**Job only suitable for current UHNM community midwives**

Main duties of the job
As Deputy Team Leader, you will support the management and coordination of community midwifery services, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based care. You will act as a professional role model, providing leadership, guidance and support to midwives, maternity support workers and students.

You will work collaboratively with maternity, neonatal, primary care and wider multidisciplinary colleagues to promote continuity of care, improve outcomes and ensure seamless care pathways across the maternity journey.

The successful candidate will deputise for the Community Team Leader when required, supporting workforce management, service delivery, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operational management of the Community Midwifery Team.
• Provide clinical leadership and professional support to staff, fostering a positive learning and development culture.
• Maintain a clinical caseload and deliver high-quality, woman-centred care.
• Promote continuity of carer and personalised care planning.
• Support staff wellbeing, supervision, appraisal and professional development.
• Contribute to service improvement, audit and quality initiatives.
• Ensure effective multidisciplinary working across maternity, neonatal and community services.
• Monitor standards of care and contribute to clinical governance activities.
• Deputise for the Community Team Leader in their absence.

About You
We are looking for a registered midwife who:

• Has substantial experience working within maternity services, including community practice.
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Is passionate about delivering safe, personalised and equitable maternity care.
• Has experience of supporting staff, students and service development.
• Can motivate and inspire others while maintaining high standards of clinical practice.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and improving outcomes for women, babies and families.

What We Offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking maternity leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional and leadership development.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
• The opportunity to influence and shape community maternity services.
• A rewarding role making a real difference to women, babies and families within our local community.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Degree level study in midwifery or equivalent
• Current UHNM employed community midwife

Desirable

• NIPE
• NLS
• Mentorship qualification

Experience
Essential

• Rotational Midwifery experience
• Current Community Midwife

Desirable

• Silver Connects
• Leadership CPD
• Management CPD
• Previous deputy experience

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.