Job summary
The services include Delivery Suite with 13 birthing rooms, a two bedded induction bay and 4 bedded recovery area and a birthing pool that is utilised within Labour ward and the Midwifery Led unit. The Midwife Birthing Unit is an alongside midwifery led birthing unit and has 4 Active Birth rooms and two assessment rooms.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic midwife to manage our Labour Ward and lead our team of clinical senior midwives. As the Labour Ward manager you will be responsible for providing clinical, operational and managerial leadership. You will need to be energetic, up for a challenge, to be accountable and responsible for leading cohesive team working and effective communication, ensuring high quality and safe maternity care for all.
**This role is Full Time with 3 days office based (26 hours) and then one 11.5 hour clinical based shift in a intrapartum setting ***
We are looking for a candidate who is extremely passionate, enthusiastic and skilled in labour care, and with recent leadership experience. You must be committed to continuous quality improvement, the post includes involvement in audit, development of guidelines and engagement in risk and governance processes. You must be willing and able to think 'outside of the box' to aid in the development of innovative maternity services. We are looking for a leader who is not only concerned about clinical outcomes and measures, but just as importantly in women's experiences of birth.
Main duties of the job
As Labour Ward Manager you will work within a multidisciplinary team of Obstetricians, Anaesthetists', Theatres and NICU to deliver safe care.
You will need to lead change within the clinical area, ensuring that the team delivers an exceptional high standard of care, whilst yourself being supported to continue to grow and develop as a practitioner and as a leader, through on-going support and learning and training opportunities. The successful candidate needs to have previous experience of leading change and evidence of previous contributions to service development and innovations.
*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
About us
We are committed to ensure a work-life balance to all our staff by offering full time and part time roles, flexible working hours on a shift pattern to fit around your family life.We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates form our local communities.Benefits to youo 27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);o NHS Pension Scheme:o Flexible working opportunities;o Increased hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;o Career development and training;o Wellbeing support and activities;o In-house physiotherapy Service;o On-site canteens with subsidised meals;o Subsidised staff parking (currently free).o Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for a more detailed job spec
- The post holder will be responsible for safe and effective the day-to-day operational management and clinical leadership of the midwifery services, within the labour ward.
- Will be expected to provide leadership to a team, organise others in their actions and set priorities, objectives and goals within their sphere of responsibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for a more detailed job spec
- The post holder will be responsible for safe and effective the day-to-day operational management and clinical leadership of the midwifery services, within the labour ward.
- Will be expected to provide leadership to a team, organise others in their actions and set priorities, objectives and goals within their sphere of responsibility.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Relevant Degree or evidence of further study and experience to the equivalent
- Evidence of further study at post registration level
- Sign Off Mentor
Desirable
- Management qualification or experience
- ALSO course/Obstetric Emergency course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of 3 years sound clinical midwifery experience
- Experience in all areas of Midwifery, with evidence of recent comprehensive Labour Ward experience as a Coordinator
- Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative
- Evidence of participation in risk and clinical governance agendas
Desirable
- Knowledge of the change process
- Experience of management of a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Conversant with change management and service innovation processes
- Knowledge of Midwifery drivers in the wider context of the NHS
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of Midwifery
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
- Ability to undertake standard setting, monitoring and action planning
- Knowledge of NMC Codes of Conduct, Guidelines of Professional Practice
- Knowledge of Child Protection issues
- Clinical Skills i.e. Perineal suturing, IV Cannulation, NALS
- Understanding of learning and teaching styles and their application
- Demonstrate awareness of current professional issues
- Computer and keyboard literate
Desirable
- Active participation in Clinical Governance
- Understanding of team motivation and its application
- Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Further Study in Special Care of Babies
Key Skills
Essential
- Experience of working on own initiative and managing time effectively
- Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
- Ability to analyse problems and implement appropriate solutions
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Microsoft office and email skills/IT iterate
- Ability to manage difficult situations effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Good record keeping skills
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstrates effective operational day to day management
- Able to organise staff and multidisciplinary teams to maximise resources
- Effectively prioritises and co -ordinates own work
- Ability to undertake Audit
- Ability to develop self and others to use evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management
Other
Essential
- Ability to motivate Others
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- Innovative approach to professional issues and awareness of local and national agendas
- Evidence of transformation leadership qualities and empowerment of staff
- Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Relevant Degree or evidence of further study and experience to the equivalent
- Evidence of further study at post registration level
- Sign Off Mentor
Desirable
- Management qualification or experience
- ALSO course/Obstetric Emergency course
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of 3 years sound clinical midwifery experience
- Experience in all areas of Midwifery, with evidence of recent comprehensive Labour Ward experience as a Coordinator
- Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative
- Evidence of participation in risk and clinical governance agendas
Desirable
- Knowledge of the change process
- Experience of management of a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Conversant with change management and service innovation processes
- Knowledge of Midwifery drivers in the wider context of the NHS
- Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of Midwifery
- Demonstrates clinical leadership
- Ability to undertake standard setting, monitoring and action planning
- Knowledge of NMC Codes of Conduct, Guidelines of Professional Practice
- Knowledge of Child Protection issues
- Clinical Skills i.e. Perineal suturing, IV Cannulation, NALS
- Understanding of learning and teaching styles and their application
- Demonstrate awareness of current professional issues
- Computer and keyboard literate
Desirable
- Active participation in Clinical Governance
- Understanding of team motivation and its application
- Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Further Study in Special Care of Babies
Key Skills
Essential
- Experience of working on own initiative and managing time effectively
- Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
- Ability to analyse problems and implement appropriate solutions
- Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Microsoft office and email skills/IT iterate
- Ability to manage difficult situations effectively
- Excellent communication skills
- Good record keeping skills
- Good presentation skills
- Demonstrates effective operational day to day management
- Able to organise staff and multidisciplinary teams to maximise resources
- Effectively prioritises and co -ordinates own work
- Ability to undertake Audit
- Ability to develop self and others to use evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Understanding of budget management
Other
Essential
- Ability to motivate Others
- Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
- Innovative approach to professional issues and awareness of local and national agendas
- Evidence of transformation leadership qualities and empowerment of staff
- Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
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).
