Head of Midwifery | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £74,290 - £85,601 Per annum, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Milton Keynes, MK8 0NF |
| Cwmni: | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7269607/430-WC25-35A-B8C |
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Head of Midwifery
Department:Maternity
Band:8C, £74,290 - £85,601 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
The maternity service provides acute midwifery and obstetric services for Milton Keynes providing Midwifery led care on it labour ward setting. The service also provides community midwifery services (antenatal, postnatal and homebirth) across the geographical reach of Milton Keynes with the majority of care being delivered from community Hubs and General Practitioners. Birth-place choices include home birth, Midwifery led care on the labour ward, with two rooms that support water birth in an acute labour ward environment.
We are part of the new hospital programme and are working with the national team to build a Women’s and Children unit which will provide midwifery, obstetric and neonatal care in a purpose build facility.
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date:07 July 2025
Working alongside the Divisional Chief Midwife to meet the national agendas relating to patient safety.
Strong leadership to support the development of the midwifery team.
Strategic oversight of new group model framework.
Oversight and leadership of all aspects of the maternity department.
Professional expert in all aspects of midwifery/maternity care.
Strong networking with local and regional Trusts
Line responsibility for the matrons
NHS Staff Survey: Nurses and midwives show satisfaction in working alongside their colleagues, emphasising the effectiveness of teamwork in achieving objectives at MKUH.
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes UniversityHospital,our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Free on-site parking
FreeRefreshments
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
• Effectively manage human and financial services while supporting the need for robust financial planning and management
• To be responsible for monitoring and reviewing service performance in areas of responsibility at all levels ensuring agreed targets are met.
• Initiating and being influential in the creation of new models of care and promoting the engagement and development of staff to achieve this.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This isin accordance withthe streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust, allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Jun 2025