Deputy Head Of Midwifery

The Deputy Head of Midwifery has responsibility for the leadership and line management of Midwifery and nursing across Womens and Maternity within the Clinical Management Group (CMG) and is the named and identified lead for issues of nursing and midwifery practice for Womens & Maternity (including neonatal services). The role: Has responsibility for the delivery of safe and clinically effective care Leads and manages the clinical services in defined clinical areas/specialities by formulating long term, strategic plans, which involve uncertainty and may impact across the whole organisation. Provides credible, visible and effective leadership, to Matrons and the midwifery and nursing team Contributes to the leadership of Midwifery and nursing within the Trust as a member of the professional Nursing and Midwifery Board. Provides advice, guidance and direction to other senior clinical and managerial colleagues on a range of matters as required. Develops mechanisms to enable Matrons to develop and strengthen their leadership and management skills to meet the responsibilities of their roles. Actively works to lead and empower midwives and nurses to develop and utilise their clinical leadership skills, enabling them to assume appropriate levels of authority to undertake their role effectively to support and develop the leadership within their wards and teams. Takes the lead on defined and time limited projects or work programmes across the CMG identified by the Head of Midwifery to support the delivery of Trust, national and local professional priorities and objectives. Demonstrates highly skilled leadership and develop clinical leadership in others and facilitate effective succession planning. Participates in Trust initiatives to develop and improve clinical practice and patient care, providing expert advice and current service provision future developments.