Job summary
The post holder will be an experienced Midwife who is dynamic, accessible and a responsive leader. Who is able to provide effective compassionate leadership skills, clinical expertise and advice to the Maternity team they will manage. They will be expected to ensure the provision of a high quality service to the women/person and their families in line with best practice, local, regional and national guidance. To Carry out responsibility and accountability on a shift basis, both managerially and professionally for the management of the Delivery suite, including the effective development and supervision of staff with regard to skill mix and dependency of care. Toe encourage and support midwives to engage philosophy and principles of the midwifery agenda thus promoting normal birth. Post holder will be expected to contribute to setting standards, audit, research, infection control and risk management.
Main duties of the job
Provide effective leadership, providing professional standards. Be visible and accessible in the clinical area for service users, relatives, and staff. Carry responsibility and accountability on a shift basis, both managerially and professionally. Carry out the duties of a Midwife as directed by the NMC Code of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct & within trust guidance. Maintain high quality professional standard, positive culture, safe and high quality care towards all service users and staff, ensuring the philosophy of individualised and personalised care is upheld and an effective working environment is maintained.Lead by example,act as a positive role model to staff taking responsibility for own professional development.To confidently escalate in a timely manner concerns about patient safety,quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence-based recommendations. To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with service users and their families, involving them in all decisions.To ensure that national, regional and local policy and guidance are delivered and maintained. Foster a culture which encourages staff to challenge and report substandard practice. Contribute to the Ward accreditation programme.Contribute to and participate in audit. Awareness and participation in trust policies on safeguarding which will include regular updating with regard to detection and reporting of child protection incidents.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as shift leader for Delivery Suite.
Be responsible for leading planning, implementing and evaluating care of birthing people and babies.
Ensure effective use of resources and provisions of safe staffing levels for service provision.
Be involved in business planning where appropriate
Act in a supervisory, supportive and advisory capacity for all staff.
Support workforce planning through recruitment and retention of staff.
Participate in and be responsible for staff development including induction programmes for new staff and supervision of Student Midwives and other learners.
Ensure a dynamic learning environment for students, which allows for effective assessment/achievement of learning objectives.
Support the promotion of the Professional Midwifery Advocate role.
Identify and facilitate the training needs of all staff within the ward, contributing to teaching activities where appropriate.
Support staff through annual appraisal review.
Monitor and comply with the attendance management policy.
Promotes and maintains good working relationships with all grades of staff and the multi-disciplinary maternity team through effective communication.
Participates in striving to achieve the Divisions annual objectives.
Helps in the maintenance of a safe working environment and escalates identified problems through the robust escalation process.
Actively participates in Ward Team meetings.
Ensures that all Trust and Divisional policies are adhered to.
Maintains confidentiality at all times.
Participates in orientation/induction/preceptorship of new staff.
Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with revalidation requirements and mandatory and role specific requirements.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as shift leader for Delivery Suite.
Be responsible for leading planning, implementing and evaluating care of birthing people and babies.
Ensure effective use of resources and provisions of safe staffing levels for service provision.
Be involved in business planning where appropriate
Act in a supervisory, supportive and advisory capacity for all staff.
Support workforce planning through recruitment and retention of staff.
Participate in and be responsible for staff development including induction programmes for new staff and supervision of Student Midwives and other learners.
Ensure a dynamic learning environment for students, which allows for effective assessment/achievement of learning objectives.
Support the promotion of the Professional Midwifery Advocate role.
Identify and facilitate the training needs of all staff within the ward, contributing to teaching activities where appropriate.
Support staff through annual appraisal review.
Monitor and comply with the attendance management policy.
Promotes and maintains good working relationships with all grades of staff and the multi-disciplinary maternity team through effective communication.
Participates in striving to achieve the Divisions annual objectives.
Helps in the maintenance of a safe working environment and escalates identified problems through the robust escalation process.
Actively participates in Ward Team meetings.
Ensures that all Trust and Divisional policies are adhered to.
Maintains confidentiality at all times.
Participates in orientation/induction/preceptorship of new staff.
Take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with revalidation requirements and mandatory and role specific requirements.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife (E)
- oEducated to Degree or relevant experience (E)
- oFull sign off mentor (E)
Desirable
- oCompletion of leadership course (D)
- oCompletion of band 7 developmental programme (D)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to support birthing people's choice
- Understands the concepts of clinical governance/risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS issues and the local/national maternity agenda
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Midwifery research and audit process (D)
Experience
Essential
- Recent labour ward experience
- Recent experience co-ordinating labour ward at band 7
Desirable
- Comprehensive Midwifery experience in various settings
Experience
Essential
- Recent labour ward experience
- Recent experience co-ordinating labour ward at band 7
Desirable
- Comprehensive Midwifery experience in various settings
Skills And Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication
- Able to make decisions
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Competent in perineal repair/ cannulation
- Assertiveness
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to undertake physical effort e.g. lifting and handling
- Occupational health clearance
- Ability to participate in working nights, bank holidays and weekends.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Midwife (E)
- oEducated to Degree or relevant experience (E)
- oFull sign off mentor (E)
Desirable
- oCompletion of leadership course (D)
- oCompletion of band 7 developmental programme (D)
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to support birthing people's choice
- Understands the concepts of clinical governance/risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS issues and the local/national maternity agenda
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Midwifery research and audit process (D)
Experience
Essential
- Recent labour ward experience
- Recent experience co-ordinating labour ward at band 7
Desirable
- Comprehensive Midwifery experience in various settings
Experience
Essential
- Recent labour ward experience
- Recent experience co-ordinating labour ward at band 7
Desirable
- Comprehensive Midwifery experience in various settings
Skills And Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication
- Able to make decisions
- Leadership skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Competent in perineal repair/ cannulation
- Assertiveness
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to undertake physical effort e.g. lifting and handling
- Occupational health clearance
- Ability to participate in working nights, bank holidays and weekends.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust , Stepping Hill Hospital
Hazel Grove
SK2 7JE
Employer's website
http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
