Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our established senior team.
Supporting the Labour Ward Coordinators on the night shifts to ensure safety across the unit.
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical member of the Midwifery team. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to ensure delivery of high quality, safe, and compassionate evidence based care. They will work closely with others to ensure that care delivery takes place in a suitable and safe environment to support the physical and psychological wellbeing of staff, women, birthing people and families.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical member of the Midwifery team on night shifts. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to ensure delivery of high quality, safe, and compassionate evidence based care. They will work closely with others to ensure that care delivery takes place in a suitable and safe environment to support the physical and psychological wellbeing of staff, women, birthing people and families.
As an NMC registrant they will demonstrate strong leadership qualities, be open, transparent and trustworthy and uphold the NMC Code of Conduct. They will facilitate the learning and development of others.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and maintain a high profile in the clinical areas providing expert clinical midwifery support as needed.
To act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills.
Contribute to the management of the ward/department budget by ensuring effective use of physical, human and financial resources.
Support the management of vulnerable adults, young people and children; safeguarding and deprivation of liberty issues, in consultation with the wider MDT.
To create and maintain an effective communication system between all staff groups working in Maternity Services and to ensure that a positive working environment is achieved.
To proactively take part in the Trust Governance agenda. Participate in audit and reporting on quality standards. Identify risk and prepare and implement action plans to improve quality of services.
Participate in Senior Midwife unit on call rota / bleep holder as directed.
Coordinate Born Before Arrival (BBA) calls and in utero transfer requests in partnership with the wider MDT.
Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff within the Division and the Trust
Ensure that all students are working in a positive learning culture and environment.
Provide line management support to a designated caseload.
To ensure that complaints and incidents are managed proactively. Investigate incidents and complaints and provide reports as required. Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate associated action plans in collaboration with the Senior Midwifery team.
To support area leads in ensuring maternity areas meets Ward Accreditation and CQC standards and is able to evidence those key lines of criteria to a high standard.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and maintain a high profile in the clinical areas providing expert clinical midwifery support as needed.
To act as an effective role model and demonstrate effective organisational and leadership skills.
Contribute to the management of the ward/department budget by ensuring effective use of physical, human and financial resources.
Support the management of vulnerable adults, young people and children; safeguarding and deprivation of liberty issues, in consultation with the wider MDT.
To create and maintain an effective communication system between all staff groups working in Maternity Services and to ensure that a positive working environment is achieved.
To proactively take part in the Trust Governance agenda. Participate in audit and reporting on quality standards. Identify risk and prepare and implement action plans to improve quality of services.
Participate in Senior Midwife unit on call rota / bleep holder as directed.
Coordinate Born Before Arrival (BBA) calls and in utero transfer requests in partnership with the wider MDT.
Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff within the Division and the Trust
Ensure that all students are working in a positive learning culture and environment.
Provide line management support to a designated caseload.
To ensure that complaints and incidents are managed proactively. Investigate incidents and complaints and provide reports as required. Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate associated action plans in collaboration with the Senior Midwifery team.
To support area leads in ensuring maternity areas meets Ward Accreditation and CQC standards and is able to evidence those key lines of criteria to a high standard.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Evidence of post-registration education
- Teaching and assessing/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial recent experience of working as a Registered Midwife
- Experience of working in a busy Intrapartum setting
- Experience of working across a variety of midwifery settings
- Research/audit/quality improvement experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff groups
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously & independently
- Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others
- Management and leadership skills, including an ability to prioritise own work effectively and being able to direct activities of others
- Analytical and problem solving skills, including an ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to recognize the contribution of members of the MDT
- Computer literate: able to use word, email, excel and manage databases
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Evidence of post-registration education
- Teaching and assessing/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial recent experience of working as a Registered Midwife
- Experience of working in a busy Intrapartum setting
- Experience of working across a variety of midwifery settings
- Research/audit/quality improvement experience
Desirable
- Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals.
- Evidence of delivering high quality teaching to staff groups
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously & independently
- Evidence of ability to influence and motivate others
- Management and leadership skills, including an ability to prioritise own work effectively and being able to direct activities of others
- Analytical and problem solving skills, including an ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to recognize the contribution of members of the MDT
- Computer literate: able to use word, email, excel and manage databases
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).