Lead Midwife - Labour Ward

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

We are currently looking for an ambitious Lead Midwife to join our team here at Rotherham.

Band 7 Lead Midwives are experienced clinical specialists with direct involvement in the delivery of intrapartum care and expert knowledge within their defined area of midwifery practice. They play a pivotal role in leading and managing change, driving service improvement initiatives, and inspiring midwives and maternity support staff to actively contribute to the ongoing development of the maternity service and the enhancement of womens and families experiences.

The successful candidate will provide visible, approachable, and professional leadership on the Labour Ward, offering expert guidance and support. They will ensure care is delivered in line with best practice, safe staffing requirements, and local and national standards, while consistently promoting a woman-centred philosophy of care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling Labour Ward Coordinators to carry out their roles effectively. They will build positive working relationships and communicate clearly and compassionately with colleagues, women, and their families.

Key responsibilities include managing staff with consistency and fairness; promoting staff engagement through motivation and team-building approaches; and constructively challenging outdated or non-evidence-based practice to ensure safe, high-quality care and informed choice for women. The post holder will consistently act as an advocate for women and facilitate effective communication across professional groups, services, and disciplines. They will also participate in the recruitment and selection of midwifery and maternity support staff.

Acting as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be a visible role model for excellence in practice. They will work collaboratively with Labour Ward Coordinators to deliver and embed service developments, evidence-based practice, and education programmes that enhance knowledge and skills. This role includes supporting and supervising learners across the MDT, including students allocated to the Labour Ward, in the care of women, babies, and families.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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