0305 - Labour Ward Coordinator

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 21 November 2024

Job summary

The interview date for this role will be the 4th December 2024.

At Barnsley, we are Proud to Care.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Labour Ward Coordinator position at Barnsley. If you are a midwife ready for career progression or an experienced coordinator wanting to work in Barnsley and join our team.

Are you a highly motivated, compassionate practitioner who thrives on working in a dynamic and forward thinking multi-disciplinary team? If so, Barnsley maternity services could offer you a very exciting career opportunity to work with likeminded professionals. We are excited to offer a prospect to join our ever-evolving team who are dedicated to delivering care which is safe, compassionate and evidence based.

Recent achievements include a prestigious RCM award for Supporting Mental Health in Pregnancy project. We pride ourselves on being a baby friendly accredited unit who are now on a journey to achieve UNICEF UK BFI Sustainability Award.

In line with Better Births, we offer both traditional and Continuity of Carer models of working. We are delighted to be able to offer the successful applicants a robust supernumerary period of five weeks, to include mandatory training and an opportunity to work in all inpatient areas. This is led by the Pastoral Support Midwives and supported by our friendly, welcoming multi-disciplinary team, including Professional Midwifery Advocates.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will take charge of the ward/department including functioning as Team leader on labour ward and take continuing responsibility on a shift basis to organise the client group within the defined area, and to provide specialist advice within this clinical area.

The post holder will lead a team of staff and co-ordinate the clinical workload and ensure the effective and efficient use of resources during the shift period. The post holder will co-ordinate the clinical workload and ensure the effective use of resources through the deployment of staff, monitoring of skill mix and utilisation of clinical competence and experience.

The post holder will ensure the safe custody, administration and economical use of drugs and surgical supplies.

The post holder will undertake rotational duties and be expected to adopt a flexible approach to working practices to meet the needs of the service.

The post holder will assist in the development of service initiatives within the department and take the lead as appropriate ensuring that care is evidence based and evaluated by audit.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-0305E-11-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Extensive all round experience in midwifery - including substantial labour ward experience

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Midwife - with valid NMC registration
ENB 997/998 or other equivalent teaching qualification
Educated to post graduate Diploma level/or equivalent
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course
Newborn Life Support (NLS) course
1st line management qualification/or equivalent
Mentorship and preceptorship training
High dependency care training
Trained in extended roles (perineal repair, epidural topups, venpuncture, canulation and IV additives, PH sampling)
Evidence of ongoing professional development and fulfilment of PREP requirements
Fulfilment of all mandatory training including CTG updating, adult resuscitation and MDA training

Desirable

Educated to degree level
Higher management qualification
Equal opportunities training
Sickness and absence training
Three day health and safety training
Non Medical Prescribing
High dependency care training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
Enthusiasm and drive
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Flexibility
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage own stress

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of research and audit.
Knowledge of change management
Knowledge of health and safety

Value-based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what compassion means to you and why is it important.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Extensive all round experience in midwifery - including substantial labour ward experience

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Midwife - with valid NMC registration
ENB 997/998 or other equivalent teaching qualification
Educated to post graduate Diploma level/or equivalent
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) course
Newborn Life Support (NLS) course
1st line management qualification/or equivalent
Mentorship and preceptorship training
High dependency care training
Trained in extended roles (perineal repair, epidural topups, venpuncture, canulation and IV additives, PH sampling)
Evidence of ongoing professional development and fulfilment of PREP requirements
Fulfilment of all mandatory training including CTG updating, adult resuscitation and MDA training

Desirable

Educated to degree level
Higher management qualification
Equal opportunities training
Sickness and absence training
Three day health and safety training
Non Medical Prescribing
High dependency care training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
Enthusiasm and drive
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Flexibility
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to manage own stress

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of research and audit.
Knowledge of change management
Knowledge of health and safety

Value-based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what compassion means to you and why is it important.

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.