Job summary
This post is an exciting new opportunity for a midwife to lead and provide oversight of the maternity planned care pathway at University Hospitals of Leicester. This includes the Induction of Labour (IOL) andElective Caesarean section (ELCS) pathways.
At University Hospitals of Leicester, our perinatal services are undergoing an extensive improvement journey and working with all key stakeholders to develop sustainable improvements across the service. There is a particular focus on improving experience for women, birthing people and their families who have induction of labour or an elective caesarean section.
This post will provide a unique and significant opportunity for the successful applicant to develop in their operational and strategic midwifery leadership career supported by the Lead Midwife for Quality Improvement, Deputy Head of Midwifery and Labour Ward Lead Obstetrician.
The successful candidate will be actively involved in operationally leading the elective pathway ensuring the provision of a safe, effective, and evidence-based midwifery service for women and families.
Main duties of the job
Workingcloselyalongside the MDT, thepost holder willleadcoordination ofthe operational activitytomaintainpatient safety,flowand improve patient experiencethroughoutthe service.They willproactively risk assess to have foresight of impending activityand admissions to mitigate any concernstimely.
They will be pivotal in implementing improvement changes within the servicecontributing toKey Performance Indicators andmonitoring improvements in line withtargets.
The Specialist Midwife for Planned Care willmonitorcapacityand flow and escalate risks to senior colleagues including matrons and Deputy/Heads of Midwifery.
They willprovide education and support to women and birthing people whorequirean IOLorELCS. They willbe responsible forproviding parent education, improving communication andservice user experience.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess impending and ongoing IOL/ELCS throughout the day and weekly, through MDT capacity meetings, to risk assess, triage and prioritise on an individual basis to maintain patient safety. Update clinical staff regarding plans of care.
- Have oversight of referrals for planned care to ensure timely and appropriate bookings as the midwifery lead for the planned care pathways within the multidisciplinary team.
- Regularly communicate and liaise with women and birthing people prior to commencement of IOL or ELCS to ensure they have evidence-based up-to-date information to facilitate shared decision making.
- Attend MDT huddles to provide operational oversight to the senior leadership team; acting as a point of contact alongside the clinical MDT to coordinate the elective pathway and updating staff regarding plans of care.
- Support the MDT with coordination of theatre cases that are conducted outside of maternity theatres e.g. in the Central Operating Department or at Glenfield Hospital. Work alongside the MDT and operational colleagues to ensure theatre efficiencies as a Trust wide agenda.
- Complete individualised plans of care for women and birthing people alongside the MDT to provide safe and positive experiences.
- Feedback learning from lived experience, audit, data and incidents to identify further service improvement at monthly governance meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess impending and ongoing IOL/ELCS throughout the day and weekly, through MDT capacity meetings, to risk assess, triage and prioritise on an individual basis to maintain patient safety. Update clinical staff regarding plans of care.
- Have oversight of referrals for planned care to ensure timely and appropriate bookings as the midwifery lead for the planned care pathways within the multidisciplinary team.
- Regularly communicate and liaise with women and birthing people prior to commencement of IOL or ELCS to ensure they have evidence-based up-to-date information to facilitate shared decision making.
- Attend MDT huddles to provide operational oversight to the senior leadership team; acting as a point of contact alongside the clinical MDT to coordinate the elective pathway and updating staff regarding plans of care.
- Support the MDT with coordination of theatre cases that are conducted outside of maternity theatres e.g. in the Central Operating Department or at Glenfield Hospital. Work alongside the MDT and operational colleagues to ensure theatre efficiencies as a Trust wide agenda.
- Complete individualised plans of care for women and birthing people alongside the MDT to provide safe and positive experiences.
- Feedback learning from lived experience, audit, data and incidents to identify further service improvement at monthly governance meetings.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife (degree in midwifery or other health related subject)
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working on Delivery Suite
Desirable
- Experience of managing and resolving conflict
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and effectively coordinate flow based on clinical need
- Ability to use IT systems
Desirable
- Ability to complete audit and interpret data
- Able to make operational decisions relating to flow, bed management and acuity
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife (degree in midwifery or other health related subject)
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working on Delivery Suite
Desirable
- Experience of managing and resolving conflict
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and effectively coordinate flow based on clinical need
- Ability to use IT systems
Desirable
- Ability to complete audit and interpret data
- Able to make operational decisions relating to flow, bed management and acuity
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).
