Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic leader, passionate about intrapartum care.
The post holder will have expert clinical knowledge, being able to lead, coach and mentor other midwives in advancing the midwifery profession. You will show leadership both professionally and managerially, acting as an expert role model to staff within the unit demonstrating credible midwifery clinical skills in the care of postnatal women.
The post holder will have a 24 hour responsibility for the labour suite, ensuring that Trust Policies and Procedures are adhered to and that the department is equipped to deliver high standards of evidence based care.
As the Labour Suite Manager you will have overall accountability for the quality of care delivered within the ward, and have line management responsibilities for the team including the responsibility for supporting professional development. You will ensure all members of your team have a personal development plan, and will work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to develop women centred services.
You will maintain clinical competencies, ensuring practice is evidence based.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
Leadership
Planning, Development and Delivery
Communication
Patient Safety
Infection Control
Safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults
Information Governance
Health and Safety
Governance
General Policies Procedures and Practice
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate effect written and verbal communication skills
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise and evaluate work load
- Demonstrate self awareness and understanding of personal accountability
- Able to respond to problem situations to ensure effective interventions are put in place
- Demonstrate an ability to organise own work schedule, managing time effectively and display initiative
- Set and achieve high standards for own behaviour and personal presentation
- Delegate appropriately
- Demonstrate basic IT skills using Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Desirable
- Highly motivated individual demonstrating enthusiasm and a conscientious approach to work, advocating this to others
Experience
Essential
- Managed a team of staff
- Change management initiatives and leadership skills
- Ability to manage workloads efficiently and effectively
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff
- Experience of managing complaints
Desirable
- Experience of writing staff rosters
- Management of staff through a HR process
- Risk management experience
- Clinical governance experience
- Shared governance experience
- Audit experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification / Possession of a mentoring course
Desirable
- Formal leadership and management training
- Masters degree
Person Specification
Behaviours and Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate effect written and verbal communication skills
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise and evaluate work load
- Demonstrate self awareness and understanding of personal accountability
- Able to respond to problem situations to ensure effective interventions are put in place
- Demonstrate an ability to organise own work schedule, managing time effectively and display initiative
- Set and achieve high standards for own behaviour and personal presentation
- Delegate appropriately
- Demonstrate basic IT skills using Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Desirable
- Highly motivated individual demonstrating enthusiasm and a conscientious approach to work, advocating this to others
Experience
Essential
- Managed a team of staff
- Change management initiatives and leadership skills
- Ability to manage workloads efficiently and effectively
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives/carers and staff
- Experience of managing complaints
Desirable
- Experience of writing staff rosters
- Management of staff through a HR process
- Risk management experience
- Clinical governance experience
- Shared governance experience
- Audit experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification / Possession of a mentoring course
Desirable
- Formal leadership and management training
- Masters degree
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).