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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare

Requirements

  • - Dynamic and motivated midwife with a broad range of experience
  • - Exceptional leader with in-depth knowledge of governance and assurance mechanisms
  • - Operational management experience of maternity services in the community and the hospital
  • - Ability to inspire confidence and innovation among the workforce
  • - Collaborative approach with maternity matron, maternity managers, Consultant Midwife, service managers, governance and education teams
  • - Commitment to providing seamless pathways of care
  • - Demonstrated commitment to a positive safety and team culture
  • - Empowering visible leader capable of providing excellent professional and clinical leadership within maternity services
  • - Experience in leading and developing midwifery and maternity programs
  • - Ability to work closely with the multidisciplinary team
  • - Focus on ensuring safe, personalised care responsive to feedback from women and birthing people

Responsibilities

  • - Accountable in providing excellent professional and clinical leadership within maternity services
  • - Lead and develop midwifery and maternity programs
  • - Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, personalised care that is responsive to feedback from women and birthing people
  • - Work collaboratively with the maternity matron, maternity managers, Consultant Midwife, service managers, governance and education teams to provide seamless pathways of care
  • - Ensure a positive safety and team culture

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Head of Midwifery position?

Candidates should possess a broad range of experience in midwifery, along with in-depth knowledge of governance, assurance mechanisms, and operational management of maternity services.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The job description does not specify, but it typically aligns with a full-time leadership role in a healthcare setting.

What kind of support will be provided to the successful candidate?

The post holder will receive a full orientation and access to ongoing development opportunities upon successful appointment.

Who will the Head of Midwifery collaborate with?

The Head of Midwifery will work collaboratively with the maternity matron, maternity managers, Consultant Midwife, service managers, governance, and education teams.

What is the primary focus of the maternity services at Hillingdon Hospital?

The maternity services aim to provide safe, personalized care responsive to feedback from women and birthing people, while ensuring a positive safety and team culture.

How can I contact someone for more information about the position?

For further information, you can contact Julie Cooper, Director of Midwifery, at julie.cooper19@nhs.net or call 01895 238282 ext: 3476.

What are the main responsibilities of the Head of Midwifery?

The Head of Midwifery will provide professional and clinical leadership, lead and develop midwifery and maternity programs, and ensure safe pathways of care.

What initiatives are in place to improve the quality and safety of care?

The Trust is focused on urgent improvements in safety, particularly in infection prevention and control, through partnerships with local GPs, charities, community services, and the wider Integrated Care System.

What is the vision of The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

The vision is to be an outstanding provider of healthcare by transforming services, partnering with health and academic institutions, and providing the best care where needed.

What is the team culture like within the maternity services at Hillingdon Hospital?

The maternity service prides itself on being warm and welcoming, with a friendly multidisciplinary team that supports staff to fulfill their career aspirations.

We provide clinical services to over half a million patients a year, including over 94,000 in our Emergency Department.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services in Hillingdon, including acute, emergency, and elective care. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, ensuring safety and improving health outcomes. Their purpose is to enhance community well-being by offering excellent clinical services, advancing medical practice, and supporting health education and research.

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