Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and adaptable midwife to join our dynamic and friendly team here at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital. You will be based and in charge of Maternity Triage/Maternity Day Assessment Unit. You will also be responsible for coordinating the outpatient induction of labour activity.We have exciting plans for the development of our new team and space and we invite you to become a part of this
Main duties of the job
To oversee the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers in the context of leading and managing the implementation and sustainability of the BSOTS system (at Queen Charlottes/St Mary's Hospitals).
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Teaching Qualification (mentorship) or equivalent experience.
- Graduate (degree/diploma) with specialist expertise across a range of midwifery procedures
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 in a relevant clinical setting
- Experience of leading and developing a team
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 as a team leader
- Experience of working in maternity Triage
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation, administrative and management skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Open, honest and transparent communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Teaching Qualification (mentorship) or equivalent experience.
- Graduate (degree/diploma) with specialist expertise across a range of midwifery procedures
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 6 in a relevant clinical setting
- Experience of leading and developing a team
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit.
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 as a team leader
- Experience of working in maternity Triage
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Organisation, administrative and management skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Open, honest and transparent communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
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).
