Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced, confident and compassionate midwife to join our maternity leadership team as a Band 7 Flow, Safety and Escalation Lead Midwife. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new role within our maternity service, providing visible clinical and operational leadership to support safe care, effective patient flow and timely escalation across maternity services.
The post holder will maintain oversight of staffing, capacity, acuity and operational risk, working closely with labour ward coordinators, ward managers, matrons, the wider multidisciplinary team and operational colleagues. You will support safe decision-making, workforce redeployment, escalation and communication during periods of increased pressure, helping to ensure that women, birthing people, babies and families receive safe, personalised and compassionate care.
You will play a key role in supporting patient flow into, through and out of maternity services, including responding to staffing gaps, service pressures, diverts and unit closures in line with Trust policy and agreed escalation processes. The role will also contribute to governance, audit, quality improvement, reporting and service development as the post becomes embedded within the Trust.
Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a registered midwife with substantial acute maternity experience, including coordinator, shift leader or midwife in charge experience. You will be able to demonstrate sound clinical judgement, dynamic risk assessment skills, excellent communication and the ability to remain calm, professional and compassionate in complex and rapidly changing situations.
This role will suit someone who is motivated by safety, quality, teamwork and improvement, and who can provide supportive leadership while working collaboratively with colleagues across both maternity sites. You will be committed to inclusive, personalised maternity care and to living our Trust values of kindness, openness and excellence.
Our maternity service is committed to providing safe, high-quality, personalised care for women, birthing people, babies and families. We are proud of our multidisciplinary approach and our commitment to compassionate leadership, learning, inclusion and continuous improvement. We welcome applications from colleagues who share our values and who want to make a positive difference to safety, experience and outcomes within maternity care.
About usTo find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: Apply through our website
Our benefitsWe offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilitiesThis is an exciting time to join our maternity teams across York and Scarborough. Following our recent CQC inspection, maternity services at both York and Scarborough were rated Good across all five domains Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. This achievement reflects the dedication, compassion and professionalism of our workforce, and our commitment to listening to women, families and colleagues to continually improve the care we provide.
You will be joining a service that has made significant progress and is proud of what has been achieved, while recognising there is still more to do. We are committed to continuous learning, innovation and improvement, building on strong foundations to shape the future of maternity care across our Trust.
This is an opportunity to be part of that journey joining a forward-looking team that values collaboration, ambition and the voices of women, families and staff as we continue to develop and strengthen our services for the future.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the TrustAcross our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly EmployerWe are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
QualificationsEssential- Registered Midwife with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of relevant CPD for a senior midwifery role.
- Leadership, management or operational service development training or experience.
Desirable- Post-registration study at master's level, or willingness to work towards.
- NIPE, non-medical prescribing or quality improvement training, or willingness to work towards.
Experience & KnowledgeEssential- Substantial post-registration experience in acute maternity services, including Band 6 experience or above.
- Demonstrable clinical and leadership experience, with the ability to assess, prioritise and respond effectively to complex, rapidly changing and high-risk situations.
- Experience of contributing to service improvement, governance, audit or transformation work, with a commitment to improving clinical quality, professional practice and culture within maternity services
Desirable- Experience of workforce planning, roster review or redeployment decisions.
- Experience of governance, audit, incident review, risk management or service improvement.
Skills & AbilitiesEssential- Able to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and professionally.
- Able to undertake dynamic risk assessment, prioritise competing demands and make timely safety-focused decisions.
- Able to escalate concerns, challenge constructively and work collaboratively with senior and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Desirable- Experience of maternity acuity, escalation, safe staffing or operational reporting tools.
Personal AttributesEssential- Demonstrates inclusive, respectful and compassionate behaviours.
- Able to remain calm, resilient and solutions-focused in challenging situations.
Desirable- Evidence of contributing to cultural improvement, staff engagement or compassionate leadership.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 