The successful candidate will have significant experience in midwifery with a focus on hospital and community services. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. The post holder will drive innovation, collaborative working across hospital and community settings and oversee the role out of additional Continuity of care teams.
The post holder’s leadership and clinical expertise will influence the development of a positive and supportive culture, promoting evidence-based practice and empowering staff to deliver excellent care.
They will ensure families are treated with compassion, dignity and respect placing value on the diversity of the local community and beyond.
The post holder will be responsible for:
The continued role out of Maternity Continuity of Carer Teams ensuring an enhanced model of MCoC is adopted for families living in deprived areas.
Oversee all NHS Antenatal and Newborn Screening programmes within the Trust, consistent with national screening recommendations and national programme standards.
A key clinical leader in community and maternity outpatient services, ensuring the highest standards of midwifery practice and clinical care is delivered to women and their families.
Motivating teams to reach their full potential by provision of exemplary line management and clinical skills.
Be an accessible and visible presence across community and outpatient services, advising staff, women and their families.
Facilitate, support/empower and develop the Lead Midwife for Antenatal Clinic and Community to manage their areas effectively.
Work collaboratively with other Matrons in the Trust, contributing to the development and delivery of both Trust and Divisional objectives.
Assist in the delivery of the Clinical Governance agenda.
Be responsible for setting and monitoring clinical standards and to play a proactive role in quality improvement, whilst demonstrating an awareness of the impact of each clinical areas activity, interacting with other areas to provide a seamless service.
Takes responsibility for providing a high level of professional, operational and transformation leadership within the Care Unit and the Trust.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated “Good” by the CQC .
We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
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