Lead Midwife

Job summary The post holder will work as part of a team supporting the Wales Maternity and Neonatal Network to deliver their programme of work.This clinical Network coordinates an agreed programme of work to support NHS Wales in improving services for women, babies and their families. Thepost holder will work in partnership with the Network Clinical Leads and Network Manager in the development and implementation of the work programme in line with identified priorities. They will provide leadership for distinct programmes / projects, as well as providing expert midwifery advice to other network work streamsand aspects of Network business. Thepost holder will provide leadership to the Network and be a champion forMaternity services, acting as an advisory point of contact for Midwives, Health Boards, Welsh Government and other stakeholders. They will, as a senior professional within the Network team be responsible for ensuring that the identified priorities of stakeholders are delivered through the coordinated programme of work that has quality and safety at its core. Thepost holder will provide advice through network team onthe continuous professional development of the neonatal nursing workforce, including the development of Network education,training plansand shared learning plansThepost holder will work together with the Neonatal Lead Nurse to ensure training, education and cross speciality working is maximised. Main duties of the job The post holder will: Provide clear midwifery leadership, management support and adviceto the Maternity and Neonatal Network Board Take the midwifery lead on engaging with stakeholders to ensure the identified priorities are delivered through collaborative working Analyse available data and key performance measures to determine areas for national / local Act as the expert point of contact for Network team members, Health Boards, Welsh Government and external agencies Liaise with education providers and practice facilitators to develop a unified strategy to support training needs on anall Walesbasis Coordinate a programme of collaborative learning / educational events across the network Work with the Health boards to ensure the workforce requirements of the service are understood and met in line with standards Ensure standards of care are met through the development and implementation of all Wales Maternity policies, protocols and guidelines Work with clinical leads to ensure that robust clinicalguidelinesandpathwaysare developed across the Network Ensure effective communication strategies are in place acrossthe Network to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and promote a learning culture Develop and maintain a process whereby the Network supports clinical networking to encourage an environment of shared learning across Maternity services About us We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ' Working together for a healthier Wales' . We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important. We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing. To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales…