Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced midwife to manage and coordinate the Labour ward (Delivery suite) at Newham University Hospital in delivering high quality services to our clients.
We require a midwife who is passionate about managing and cordinating the Labour ward at Newham University Hospital, ensuring that optimal use is made of available resources to provide appropriate and effective cover over any 24hour period .
The post-holder will be a registered midwife, able to demonstrate higher level clinical skills and work independently. You will have sound management skills, resilience and the ability to meet the demands of a busy clinical service. In this role you will be expected to demonstrate passion for promoting normality, offer women continuity of care / carer to support women in every part of their pregnancy journey as recommended in the Better Births report (2016).
Main duties of the job
The post holder carries 24/7 continuing responsibility and accountability for their clinical / working area.Ensure safe and effective clinical practice in self-ensuring knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.Enhance the woman's experience of care and ensure that the needs of the woman are placed at the centre of care delivery.Manage and develop the performance of the team by ensuring staff are prepared and supported and are competent to practise safely and effectively.Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency, and quality in care delivery.The post-holder is an autonomous practitioner in normal pregnancy, birth, and the post-natal period and in the care of neonates and is able to detect abnormal conditions in mother and baby, refer to other qualified health professionals appropriately and undertake emergency measures in the absence of medical staff.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder carries 24/7 continuing responsibility and accountability for their clinical / working area.Ensure safe and effective clinical practice in self-ensuring knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.Enhance the womans experience of care and ensure that the needs of the woman are placed at the centre of care delivery.Manage and develop the performance of the team by ensuring staff are prepared and supported and are competent to practise safely and effectively.Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency, and quality in care delivery.The post-holder is an autonomous practitioner in normal pregnancy, birth, and the post-natal period and in the care of neonates and is able to detect abnormal conditions in mother and baby, refer to other qualified health professionals appropriately and undertake emergency measures in the absence of medical staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder carries 24/7 continuing responsibility and accountability for their clinical / working area.Ensure safe and effective clinical practice in self-ensuring knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.Enhance the womans experience of care and ensure that the needs of the woman are placed at the centre of care delivery.Manage and develop the performance of the team by ensuring staff are prepared and supported and are competent to practise safely and effectively.Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency, and quality in care delivery.The post-holder is an autonomous practitioner in normal pregnancy, birth, and the post-natal period and in the care of neonates and is able to detect abnormal conditions in mother and baby, refer to other qualified health professionals appropriately and undertake emergency measures in the absence of medical staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Proven experience of effective working in a multidisciplinary setting
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team/service
- Experience in the labour ward setting
- Experience of conducting research, PROMPT course
- Master degree or working towards
- Examination of the newborn
Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice clinically within a fully integrated Maternity service
- Organisational skills/Flexible and Adaptable
- Proven leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes.
- Knowledge and experience of using Datix and audit
- Clinical experience with waterbirth
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skilled with cannulation, perineal suturing
- CTG interpretation skills
- Ability to coach and motivate staff to accept change and service development
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
- Understanding of complaints management
- Experiences of taking forth service developments, monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness
Skills
Essential
- Registered Midwife qualified to degree level
- Mentorship qualification /'sign off' mentor/PA
Desirable
- Masters or evidence of significant post registration education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Proven experience of effective working in a multidisciplinary setting
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team/service
- Experience in the labour ward setting
- Experience of conducting research, PROMPT course
- Master degree or working towards
- Examination of the newborn
Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice clinically within a fully integrated Maternity service
- Organisational skills/Flexible and Adaptable
- Proven leadership skills
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes.
- Knowledge and experience of using Datix and audit
- Clinical experience with waterbirth
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skilled with cannulation, perineal suturing
- CTG interpretation skills
- Ability to coach and motivate staff to accept change and service development
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
- Understanding of complaints management
- Experiences of taking forth service developments, monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness
Skills
Essential
- Registered Midwife qualified to degree level
- Mentorship qualification /'sign off' mentor/PA
Desirable
- Masters or evidence of significant post registration education
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).
