Job summary
We are seeking a positive and expert Midwifery leader with a passion for delivering outstanding midwifery care and an exceptional private patient experience. We invite you to join our team in the dynamic role for our private maternity Stanley Clayton ward based at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in East Acton, London.
You will be motivating and leading our fabulous staff to deliver high quality private care to the women and birthing people on our ward.
You will be working alongside the private maternity services at the Lindo Wing St. Mary's hospital, allowing you to expand and develop your skillset.
Your management responsibility will include staff management, sickness management, budget management, service development and ensuring the day to day running of the ward is seamless in line with private patient's expectations.
So if you are ready to make your mark on this fantastic opportunity in one of London's leading Trusts, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews will be held week beginning 26th August 2024.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be a professional role model, who will clinically lead, manage and be responsible for the management and midwifery aspects of the Clayton Ward, Private Maternity unit at Queen Charlottes Hospital.
- At all times ensure that the needs of the women and birthing people are placed at the centre of caredelivery.
- Support and drive the private patient maternity agenda Trust-Wide, in the provision of safe, high quality patient centred care with an emphasis on customer service and positive patient experience.
- To be accountable for effective management of all resources and income needed to deliver comprehensive compassionate care.
- To act as clinical expert within the Maternity Unit, this will involve dissemination of specialist skills and knowledge to others.
- To be the budget holder for Clayton Ward.
- Contribute to the implementation of the Trust's Nursing and Midwifery Strategy; and lead on the implementation of national maternity transformation plans for the roll out of continuity of carer teams for women likely to require high dependency or critical level care during their pregnancy and birth.
- Work collaboratively with our NHS maternity service also based at QCCH to support the delivery of safe patient care.
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.
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
- Evidence of continuing post registration education and development.
- Registered Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
Desirable
- Has attained or is working towards a management qualification
- Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a range of maternity settings
- Have substantial experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above)
- Managing and developing people.
Desirable
- Managing and developing people.
- Private patient experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Clinically competent
- Proven experience in supervision of trained staff.
- Understanding the principles of private care.
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate - Power Point, Word, Excel.
Desirable
- Understanding the principles of private care.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Evidence of continuing post registration education and development.
- Registered Educated to degree level in relevant subject area
Desirable
- Has attained or is working towards a management qualification
- Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a range of maternity settings
- Have substantial experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above)
- Managing and developing people.
Desirable
- Managing and developing people.
- Private patient experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Clinically competent
- Proven experience in supervision of trained staff.
- Understanding the principles of private care.
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate - Power Point, Word, Excel.
Desirable
- Understanding the principles of private care.
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).
