Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, motivated, and well organised midwife to join the maternity team at UHNM on a 12 month secondment. You will be encouraged to develop you managerial and leadership skills by an experienced and supportive team.There has never been a better time to join our progressive maternity team. We are investing in our workforce and proactively developing our staff for the future of maternity. The post holder will be responsible for a busy maternity outpatients department based at Royal Stoke and also a smaller antenatal clinic based at County Hospital. As such the post holder will be expected to work between our two sites to provide visible leadership.
A busy fetal medicine department is located within the antenatal clinic at Royal Stoke and the post holder will provide managerial support for a small team of specialist midwives and support staff who work within the area.
Day-care is located within the antenatal clinic at Royal Stoke where we provide a seven day service for women and birthing people.
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.
You will be part of a well-established Outpatient midwifery team, and fully integrated with the community team leaders, screening coordinator and other specialist services.
As this is a secondment opportunity, please seek approval from your line manager prior to application.
Main duties of the job
Key Areas/Tasks
- The Ward Manager/Midwife has continuing responsibility for the management of the clinical area including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation.
- Co-ordinate and manage midwifery care within the Antenatal Clinic, work in partnership with colleagues and medical staff across the Directorate to facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care.
- The manager will provide clinical leadership and develop standards to promote high quality practice.
- The Ward manager/Midwife will facilitate innovative and evidence based nursing/midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team.
- The Ward manager/Midwife will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally and achieve their maximum potential.
- Evaluate clinical practice and its outcomes to sustain and improve the quality of care in all aspects of midwifery practice within Antenatal Clinic.By utilising clinical audit,research, supervision of practice and teaching.
- Ensure the provision of safe, effective and high-quality care for all women maintaining continuity of care from referral/admission to transfer/discharge within the multidisciplinary framework.
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust Policies and Procedures while maintaining contemporaneous and accurate records.
About us
We have four core values and promises that were co-created by our staff, patients and carers.
Together
We are a Team - I will be considerate, help others to achieve our goals and support others to make positive changes
We are Appreciative - I will acknowledge and thank people for their efforts and contributions.
We are Inclusive - I will be open and honest, welcome people's views and opinions and involve people in decisions that affect them
Compassion
We are Supportive - I will be empathetic and reassuring. I will support and encourage people when they need it
We are Respectful - I will treat people fairly, with respect and dignity, protect their privacy and help them to feel comfortable
Safe
We Communicate Well - I will explain clearly, share relevant and timely information and keep people updated
We are Organised - I will plan ahead, manage my time well and be prompt in what I do
We Speak Up - I will contribute to ensuring healthy and constructive feedback for all so we can feel safe to challenge inappropriate care and behaviour and promote our values
Improving
We Listen - I will welcome people's views and ideas, invite people to ask questions and share their opinions and respond to what I hear
We Learn - I will share best practice, celebrate good performance and support others to use their skills, learn and grow
We Take Responsibility - I will have a positive attitude, act and encourage people to take the initiative and make improvements
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. The ward manager has designated responsibility for the management of the Antenatal Clinic based at Royal Stoke and County Hospital. Subspecialties within Antenatal clinic include fetal medicine and daycare. This includes ensuring the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards meeting national and local policy. The ward manager will ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained each shift with effective use of manpower and skill mix and within allocated resources to cover a seven day service in the antenatal clinic. This post includes participation within the midwifery leadership on call rota.
2. The ward manager will lead and facilitate innovative and evidence based midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team by motivating staff, articulating vision and encouraging creativity within maternity services. The ward manager will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care.
3. The ward manager will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower staff to develop both personally and professionally and achieve their maximum potential. Conduct the appraisal of staff; formulate the development of personal development plans by utilising the KSF framework in line with Trust policy.
4. The ward manager will have a responsibility to facilitate the collection of data and ensure that audit information is utilised to improve the efficiency of the service to incorporate new ways of working where necessary.
5. Ensure that all staff is aware of and practice within Trust Health and Safety policy and guidelines and adhering to risk management strategies. Implement Trust policies relating to Child Protection and work closely with the multidisciplinary agencies and provide support for Staff.
6. The ward manager will work in clinical practice in the Antenatal Clinic Royal Stoke and County setting to provide clinical expertise and support professional direction and leadership in the clinical area.
7. The ward manager will provide visible management and leadership and as such will be expected to work at both Royal Stoke and County sites..
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. The ward manager has designated responsibility for the management of the Antenatal Clinic based at Royal Stoke and County Hospital. Subspecialties within Antenatal clinic include fetal medicine and daycare. This includes ensuring the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards meeting national and local policy. The ward manager will ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained each shift with effective use of manpower and skill mix and within allocated resources to cover a seven day service in the antenatal clinic. This post includes participation within the midwifery leadership on call rota.
2. The ward manager will lead and facilitate innovative and evidence based midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team by motivating staff, articulating vision and encouraging creativity within maternity services. The ward manager will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care.
3. The ward manager will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower staff to develop both personally and professionally and achieve their maximum potential. Conduct the appraisal of staff; formulate the development of personal development plans by utilising the KSF framework in line with Trust policy.
4. The ward manager will have a responsibility to facilitate the collection of data and ensure that audit information is utilised to improve the efficiency of the service to incorporate new ways of working where necessary.
5. Ensure that all staff is aware of and practice within Trust Health and Safety policy and guidelines and adhering to risk management strategies. Implement Trust policies relating to Child Protection and work closely with the multidisciplinary agencies and provide support for Staff.
6. The ward manager will work in clinical practice in the Antenatal Clinic Royal Stoke and County setting to provide clinical expertise and support professional direction and leadership in the clinical area.
7. The ward manager will provide visible management and leadership and as such will be expected to work at both Royal Stoke and County sites..
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Registered midwife
Desirable
- NIPE qualification
- Masters Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Practice assessor
Experience
Essential
- minimum 3 years post registration
- minimum 1 year experience of taking charge of a department/ deputy experience
Desirable
- Datix training
- Experience with Budget management
- Human factors training
- Proven record of change management
- Able to lead and initiate change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Registered midwife
Desirable
- NIPE qualification
- Masters Degree
- Leadership qualification
- Practice assessor
Experience
Essential
- minimum 3 years post registration
- minimum 1 year experience of taking charge of a department/ deputy experience
Desirable
- Datix training
- Experience with Budget management
- Human factors training
- Proven record of change management
- Able to lead and initiate change
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Midlands Maternity Unit/ County Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
