Sands is seeking a Head of Saving Babies’ Lives on a job-share basis to build an understanding of why babies die and how deaths can be prevented, as well as to share knowledge and evidence to improve safety in pregnancy, birth, and the neonatal period and to reduce inequalities in perinatal mortality.
This role is vital to Sands’ strategic objective of reducing the numbers of babies dying before, during and shortly after birth.
In this exciting and high-profile role you will be responsible for ensuring that the diverse experiences and views of bereaved parents and families are heard and drive changes in research, learning and the delivery of care.
Working at a strategic level, you will collaborate with key influencers in Government, Royal Colleges and the NHS to ensure the delivery of safer maternity and neonatal care. You will also work to increase understanding of why babies die and how to save babies lives through research, audit and review.
We are looking for an inspirational person who has the ability to make change happen, lead a high-performing team and provide creative solutions.
With extensive senior leadership experience, you will have significant subject knowledge in current research, policy and guidance.
The ability to manage complex projects from start to finish is essential, as well as being able to create and implement departmental strategies and develop effective partnerships with key stakeholders.
An excellent communicator and influencer, you will be able to communicate complex messages to a wide range of audiences and translate the diverse experiences of bereaved parents into relevant initiatives and resources. Additionally, you will be highly diplomatic with the ability to discuss challenging issues in a sensitive way.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£26,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Shift:
- Day shift
Work days:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 07/05/2024
