Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced midwife and dynamic leader to join our Labour Ward as a Band 7 Ward Manager.
The successful candidate will act as the clinical lead in the day-to-day activity. They will co-ordinate patient flow, ensuring the efficient running of the service, whilst utilising exceptional interpersonal skills to support junior staff and work collaboratively with all members of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust we pride ourselves on our reputation for providing an exceptional standard of care to women, pregnant people and their families. The post holder needs to be clinically excellent and able to positively lead and support midwives to work as autonomous practitioners, placing women/birthing people and their families at the centre of personalised care planning, promoting optimum outcomes and positive experiences.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency and quality of patient care. It is essential that the post holder will be educated to degree level, experience of mentorship and has previous experience in leadership and management.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination across the Labour Ward, overseeing the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for parents, families and carers.
- Ensure safe and effective clinical practice in ensuring own knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.
- Support the elective work and ensure oversight for the forthcoming week
- Manage midwifery and support staff within the clinical area to maintain smooth running of the service, including people management (health roster, sickness absence, annual leave)
- Ensure safety checks and quality assurances met through audit and compliance, including ensuring resources and stock levels are maintained.
- Complete datex investigation and assist the matrons with the implement local learning
- Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency and quality in care delivery.
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. Please talk to us at interview. .
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
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- BSc in Midwifery
- Evidence of professional development
- Mentorship qualification
- NIPE/ EON trained
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
- Improvement qualification
- FSRH letter of competency for contraceptive implant insertion
- Coaching or PMA course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience in all areas of Midwifery
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
- Experience with DATIX incident reporting systems
- Experience with Conflict Resolution and Complaints management
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
- Evidence of initiating and implementing change process
- Experience of conducting appraisals
Skills
Essential
- Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Ability to demonstrate the required expertise associated with a senior midwife role including, advanced clinical skills
- Good level of skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Able to teach and assess in the clinical area
- Change management skills
- Use of Quality improvement methodologies
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- BSc in Midwifery
- Evidence of professional development
- Mentorship qualification
- NIPE/ EON trained
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards
- Improvement qualification
- FSRH letter of competency for contraceptive implant insertion
- Coaching or PMA course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience in all areas of Midwifery
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
- Experience with DATIX incident reporting systems
- Experience with Conflict Resolution and Complaints management
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
- Evidence of initiating and implementing change process
- Experience of conducting appraisals
Skills
Essential
- Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Ability to demonstrate the required expertise associated with a senior midwife role including, advanced clinical skills
- Good level of skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- Able to teach and assess in the clinical area
- Change management skills
- Use of Quality improvement methodologies
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).
