Consultant Midwife Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity: Consultant Midwife – Maternity Services at University Hospitals Birmingham

We are thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity to join the Maternity team at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). Our multisite service provides care to some of the most vulnerable women and families across Birmingham and Solihull, with a focus on complex intrapartum care. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Consultant Midwife for Midwifery Led Care and Public Health, providing strategic support to the Director of Midwifery and Heads of Midwifery.

The primary aim of this post is to ensure that the senior maternity team is supported with a high level of intellectual and practical expertise. The Consultant Midwives, alongside the senior team, will drive forward improvements in midwifery practice to enhance the quality of care for women and families, in line with national and local policies.

As part of the senior maternity team, you will contribute to the Trust’s Clinical Governance agenda and support the National Maternity Transformation requirements, particularly by offering advice on best practices and supporting the development of staff. You will also promote midwifery audit and research.

UHB is a tertiary referral centre, offering care for women with complex needs, and supports a level 3 neonatal unit at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, which serves as a neonatal cooling centre, in addition to a level 1 neonatal unit at Good Hope Hospital.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The Consultant Midwife role is underpinned by four principal functions:

1. **Expert Practice**: Providing advanced clinical expertise and leadership in the delivery of maternity care.
2. **Professional Leadership & Consultancy**: Acting as a role model and mentor, inspiring colleagues, and leading improvements in clinical practice.
3. **Education, Training & Development**: Leading on education and professional development initiatives for midwifery staff.
4. **Practice & Service Development, Research & Evaluation**: Driving service improvements through research, audit, and evidence-based practice.

The postholder will spend 50% of their time in a clinically facing role, with the remaining time dedicated to leadership, development, and strategic activities. The balance of these functions may evolve based on service needs, in consultation with the Director of Midwifery and Heads of Midwifery.

Professional Leadership & Consultancy

As a Consultant Midwife, you will:

– Provide visionary leadership and inspire colleagues to improve standards of care and professional practice.
– Support midwives in becoming autonomous practitioners, balancing the recognition of normality with the ability to respond appropriately to complications.
– Act as an accessible resource for midwives, students, and junior medical staff, offering advice, supervision, and debriefing.
– Lead by example, empowering midwives to challenge traditional practices and adopt evidence-based approaches.
– Serve as an expert advisor both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador for UHB’s maternity services, and promoting the Trust as a Centre of Excellence regionally and nationally.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham is one of the UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts, known for its commitment to high-quality care and staff development. Our vision is to build healthier lives, and we are proud to offer a workplace where our staff can thrive.

We are committed to creating the best possible environment for our employees, offering:

– Investment in staff health and wellbeing, including flexible working arrangements where possible.
– A wide range of training and development opportunities to support personal and career growth.
– A focus on inclusivity and fairness, ensuring every staff member feels valued and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
– Active engagement with staff networks and a culture that empowers staff to challenge discriminatory practices and foster a supportive, inclusive workplace.

UHB is also a smoke-free hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

– Registered Midwife.
– Master’s Degree or equivalent.
– Mentorship Qualification.
– A proven track record in research.
– Evidence of sustained Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable

– PhD or a willingness to work towards one.
– Management or leadership qualifications.

Experience

Essential

– Substantial clinical experience and the ability to perform at the required level for the post.
– Broad clinical experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior midwifery role.
– Experience of working in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team.
– Proven experience in managing change within a clinical environment.
– Demonstrated innovation in practice, including research and/or audit.
– Strong project management skills.
– Active participation in regional and national networks.
– Awareness of the National NHS agenda and Maternity Transformation requirements.
– Experience in staff development, including leading change initiatives.

Desirable

– Experience in teaching and developing educational programmes.
– Knowledge of quality standards and audit processes.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

– Strong leadership and influencing skills.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present and publish.
– Ability to build collaborative working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
– Exceptional problem-solving, organisational, and decision-making abilities.
– High-level project management and research skills.
– Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
– Strategic thinking with a track record of implementing change and improvement.
– A role model for professional behaviour, inspiring respect from colleagues.

Desirable

– Experience of budget management.
– Ability to compile, analyse, and disseminate complex information.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the **Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check** in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker Sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For more information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Professional Registration: Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further information, visit the NHS Careers website.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application through the NHS Jobs portal. Ensure that your CV and personal statement clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity at University Hospitals Birmingham.