Director of Midwifery

The Director of Midwifery is the most senior midwife in the organisation, and will be a leader and advocate for safe, high quality maternity care, managing the strategic and operational delivery of maternity services locally. The Director of Midwifery at CUH is a key position, accountable to the Chief Nurse for the strategic planning of maternity services and the day to day delivery of high standards of provision of midwifery care, the provision of strategic, professional leadership and advice, and acting as both an advocate for women and the expert voice of the profession. The role will have a prime focus on the delivery of high standards of women-centred care across integrated care pathways and services in the Rosie Hospital and the local community. The role involves working in partnership with other organisations across the Integrated Care System, and the post holder will develop and maintain a network of mutually beneficial relationships with the Regional Chief Midwife, CCGs, maternity providers, Public Health England, Health Education England, Care Quality Commission, the Royal Colleges and other key stakeholders. This is with the aim of taking forward national policies for women across the ICS and developing and enacting a long-term strategic vision that enables high quality care and sustainable services contributing to the delivery of improved outcomes and improved family experiences., Demonstrate a highly visible, authoritative, compassionate and transformational leadership style, underpinned by the CUH values. Be pivotal in ensuring safe, timely and compassionate care. Be the professional lead and act as a role model for all Trust midwives at all times Be an active member of the Corporate Nursing, Midwifery and AHP team. Be the professional lead on all matters relating to midwifery and maternity practice and provide advice to the Chief Nurse, Divisional Directors, Head of Midwifery, Clinical Leads and Management Executive. Lead strategic and innovative midwifery developments across the organisation and contribute to a system wide approach to delivering maternity transformation. Work in partnership with other organisations in the provision and planning of universal health services, taking forward national policies for women and babies to develop a long-term strategic vision that enables high quality and sustainable services. Work alongside the maternity divisional triumvirate and guide the Head of Midwifery on delivery of midwifery and maternity development programmes, midwifery and nurse staffing, including recruitment and retention, workforce planning, staff experience, ensuring delivery of high quality services., At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
  
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