Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Midwife
- Gradd
- Band 7
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Fixed term contract to cover a secondment)
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 30 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 318-26-T0012
- Cyflogwr
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Gloucester Royal Hospital
- Tref
- Gloucester
- Cyflog
- £47,810 - £54,710 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 27/01/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Saving Babies' Lives Lead Midwife, Band 7
Band 7
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced midwife to lead on the implementation of the Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle version 3 (SBLCBv3). The role will also include leading related projects to improve the safety and quality of maternity services.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities
- Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of SBLCBv3, ensuring compliance with national standards, MIS requirements, and quality improvement initiatives across its 6 elements.
- Lead related projects to improve quality and safety in maternity.
- Audit policies, protocols, and guidelines; ensure clinical risk management and clinical audit are integral to practice development.
- Develop and implement action plans for deficiencies; report progress regularly to the senior midwifery team.
- Act as a resource for staff on national/local guidance; maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, LMNS, MNVP, and national networks.
- Engage service users via MNVP to inform improvement work.
Please review the attached job description for further information.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
As our most valuable asset, we understand that happy, fulfilled staff will offer their best, and we aim to achieve this by providing a supportive team approach.
We have a large team comprising midwives, maternity care assistants, maternity support workers and obstetricians, we clearly link in with other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.
We have a comprehensive mandatory training programme including PROMPT as well as many opportunities for you to develop personally.
We have several shared decision making councils, giving all staff a voice within the department.
We recognise that some staff may experience difficult situations. To support them, we have, alongside our lead midwives and senior midwifery team, an excellent PMA team.
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Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For further and detailed information, please review the attached job description.
Professional Development, Education and Training
- Support development and delivery of training programmes aligned with SBLCBv3 and MIS standards.
- Maintain and update Training Needs Analysis; coordinate and provide multidisciplinary training.
Management and Leadership
- Lead implementation of SBLCBv3 objectives; act as a clinical role model.
- Monitor compliance with SBLCBv3 indicators; support gap analyses and action plans.
- Contribute to guideline development and updates.
Planning and Organisation
- Manage time effectively; liaise regularly with Matron and Programme Manager.
- Provide governance reports on SBLCBv3 delivery at Trust and ICB level; escalate issues as needed.
- Represent the service at network meetings.
Research and Development
- Work with audit lead to ensure SBLCBv3 compliance.
- Promote research and learning culture; lead audit cycles and policy updates based on evidence.
Communications and Working Relationships
- Maintain clear communication with stakeholders; provide timely and accurate progress reports.
- Collect and present evidence for SBLCBv3 compliance and MIS submissions.
Manyleb y person
Knowledge and Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Sound knowledge of SBLCBv3
- Understanding and application of human factors
- Sound knowledge of the governance agenda
- Sound knowledge of current issues in maternity
- Excellent communication skills
- IT skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Knowledge of audit process
- Presentation skills
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Hold a Diploma or (preferably) Degree in Midwifery
- Hold a mentorship/teaching qualification
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and revalidation
- Completion of a leadership course, or equivalent relevant experience
- Quality improvement qualification or relevant experience
Personal Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Able to deliver clinical care
- Self-motivated
- Visible and approachable
- Objective
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Clinical/Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant experience at Band 6, or above, in a specialist area, or any other relevant area with transferrable skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Incident reviews/RCA
- Managing complex service user feedback
- Developing/reviewing policies and guidelines
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Collette Townsend
- Teitl y swydd
- Matron for Triage, DAU and ANC
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0300 422 5546
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