Band 8b Consultant Midwife

1w1 week ago

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

GB · Full-time · £62,215 – £72,293

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the maternity team at University Hospitals Birmingham. The post holder will focus on intrapartum complex care, working alongside the consultant midwife for midwifery led care and public health. Provide strategic support for the Director of Midwifery and the Heads of Midwifery.

The key purpose is to ensure a high level of intellectual and practice expertise within the senior maternity team. Drive forward and evaluate changes in midwifery practice to improve quality of care for women and families. Contribute to the Trust's Clinical Governance agenda and National Maternity Transformation requirements.

UHB is a tertiary centre providing care for women with complex needs, supporting a level 3 neonatal unit at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and a level 1 unit at Good Hope Hospital. The consultant midwife role is characterised by four principal functions: expert practice, professional leadership, education and development, and practice development with research and evaluation. Spend 50% of time clinically facing.

Promote midwifery audit and research while providing advice on best practice. Support and develop staff through visionary leadership. Recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts with commitment to staff wellbeing and inclusive environment.

Requirements

Expertise in intrapartum complex care for vulnerable women and families
Advanced midwifery practice knowledge aligned with national and local policies
Leadership skills to support autonomous midwifery practice
Ability to challenge traditional models and promote evidence-based practice
Experience in clinical governance, staff development and maternity transformation
Proficiency in midwifery research, audit and evaluation
Visionary consultancy to act as ambassador for maternity services

Responsibilities

Focus on intrapartum complex care and provide strategic support to Director of Midwifery
Ensure high level of intellectual and practice expertise in senior maternity team
Drive forward and evaluate changes in midwifery practice to improve care quality
Contribute to Clinical Governance and National Maternity Transformation through best practice advice
Promote midwifery audit and research
Spend 50% of time in clinically facing roles
Provide visionary leadership to inspire colleagues and improve standards
Act as role model and expert advisor for midwives, students and junior staff