Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic,
innovative and motivated Midwife who is passionate about Midwifery with a
special interest in Antenatal care?
An opportunity has arisen for a forward
thinking, motivated, woman centred, midwife with leadership and managerial
skills to work as the Band 7 Antenatal Services Manager at South Tyneside and Sunderland
Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a highly skilled and
experienced midwife, who is able to role model, lead by example and provide
first line managerial support.
Our service provides
Midwifery Led care as well as Consultant Led Obstetric services, ensuring
personalised care to all women throughout their pregnancy and childbirth
pathway.
Main duties of the job
Family Care is an exciting
place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop.
Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to
supporting flexible approaches to work wherever possible for our people. Please
enquire to see how we might work flexibly with you in this role. If you are interested in
becoming part of our fantastic team then we would welcome your application
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To manage the shift and have clinical responsibility for the area in line with the escalation policy to maintain patient safety and staff wellbeing
To provide clinical midwifery care to women within the Maternity services
To be an expert Clinical role model
To provide expert leadership and clinical advice to the Maternity Team
- To develop an environment which supports the value of Midwifery Care
To act as an advocate for the women receiving care
- They must deliver high quality midwifery care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
- They will act as a champion for professional accountability and standards ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy.
- Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department/ community team are maintained in line with Trust and National standards.
- Support and contribute to the development of patient care and midwifery practice within the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
- Ensure effective management of staff on shift and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.
- Participate in a 365 day 24/7 roster
- Participate in the acute Midwifery on call roster
- To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details
To manage the shift and have clinical responsibility for the area in line with the escalation policy to maintain patient safety and staff wellbeing
To provide clinical midwifery care to women within the Maternity services
To be an expert Clinical role model
To provide expert leadership and clinical advice to the Maternity Team
- To develop an environment which supports the value of Midwifery Care
To act as an advocate for the women receiving care
- They must deliver high quality midwifery care by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
- They will act as a champion for professional accountability and standards ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy.
- Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness of the ward/department/ community team are maintained in line with Trust and National standards.
- Support and contribute to the development of patient care and midwifery practice within the Directorate. Supervising junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
- Ensure effective management of staff on shift and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential. Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.
- Participate in a 365 day 24/7 roster
- Participate in the acute Midwifery on call roster
- To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience in Midwifery.
- Experience of managing change.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary midwifery issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 7 and previous team management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Midwifery).
- Degree in Midwifery studies or healthcare related subject.
- Mentorship qualification/equivalent and or Practice Assessor training.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
- PMA qualification.
- NLS qualification.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills to perform clinical aspects of the role, such as with deliveries.
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Car driver with access to a car.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to midwifery practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Research skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years post registration experience in Midwifery.
- Experience of managing change.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary midwifery issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 7 and previous team management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Midwifery).
- Degree in Midwifery studies or healthcare related subject.
- Mentorship qualification/equivalent and or Practice Assessor training.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
- PMA qualification.
- NLS qualification.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills to perform clinical aspects of the role, such as with deliveries.
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Car driver with access to a car.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to midwifery practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Research skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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