Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for you to join County Durham
and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust as a labour ward coordinator, based at our
Darlington Memorial Hospital site. This is a permanent position.
The labour ward coordinator will be responsible for the
smooth and safe running of the labour ward and will take overall charge not
only of labour ward but also of the post/antenatal ward and pregnancy
assessment unit at weekends and nights. The role comes with management
responsibilities and management time will be allocated where possible for this.
The post holder will have some responsibility for a group of bands 5 and 6
midwives for appraisal and development. The post holder will undertake
appraisals, be involved in the developments of services, dealing with
complaints and engaging in multidisciplinary team working and team working
across Trust.
The co-ordinator will need to develop an in-depth knowledge
of all Trust polices and guidelines that are applicable to labour ward,
obstetrics, and midwifery care.
To lead on care planning for each individual woman and help
midwives with evaluation and escalation to the medical team as required.
Will ensure knowledge is maintained and updated regarding
PREP/Revalidation, mandatory training, local and national policy development,
NICE, self-development and reflection and innovation for evidence-based
practice. The post holder will also be responsible for the development of
others as a mentor, preceptor, and appraiser
Main duties of the job
Be fully conversant with the arrangements of activating and
participating in all emergency procedures including skills drills.
Will be actively involved in promoting the health of women
and babies to support the public health agenda.
To remain skilled clinically and to teach others those
clinical skills in areas of expertise and professionalism, to include clinical
skills such as care of the critically ill woman, water birth, theatre
etiquette, and scrub skills, IV cannulation and IV drug administration.
Will be knowledgeable in safeguarding of children and
adults procedures and able to identify any issues within families and be aware
of local policy and guidance.
To maintain their skills and assist other midwives to safely
utilise equipment for the provision of maternity care.
Will have overall responsibility for the effective
management of staff and resources within the maternity unit on a shift-by-shift
basis.
To be actively involved in the recruitment and retention of
staff.
To be responsible for education, training, and development
of staff within maternity services using positive performance management,
within defined resources and following the strategies of the directorate.
To develop the service and team, including ways to improve
performance and ways to challenge poor behaviours and attitude. Promote a
positive attitude and develop a culture that engages staff at all levels and
across Trust.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be able to deal with unpredictable high
levels of clinical activity to include assessment planning implementation and
evaluation of midwifery care in a safe environment.
The role will involve participating actively within
escalation across Trust during heightened levels of increased activity,
liaising directly with colleagues to maintain safety within both units.
The post holder will provide effective leadership and
specialist advice, assistance, and direct support, with a range of complex
situations whilst complying with trust policy and guidelines.
The role involves the empowerment and motivation of staff on
a day-to-day basis and the ability to deal with difficult and challenging
behaviours is part of the role of the labour ward co-ordinator. Teaching and
training midwives, student midwives will be an important part of the role this
will include both clinical and professional development.
The post holder will be responsible for the smooth and safe
running of the delivery suite and obstetric theatre whilst on duty. Supporting
the Delivery Suite Manager & Matron.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be able to deal with unpredictable high
levels of clinical activity to include assessment planning implementation and
evaluation of midwifery care in a safe environment.
The role will involve participating actively within
escalation across Trust during heightened levels of increased activity,
liaising directly with colleagues to maintain safety within both units.
The post holder will provide effective leadership and
specialist advice, assistance, and direct support, with a range of complex
situations whilst complying with trust policy and guidelines.
The role involves the empowerment and motivation of staff on
a day-to-day basis and the ability to deal with difficult and challenging
behaviours is part of the role of the labour ward co-ordinator. Teaching and
training midwives, student midwives will be an important part of the role this
will include both clinical and professional development.
The post holder will be responsible for the smooth and safe
running of the delivery suite and obstetric theatre whilst on duty. Supporting
the Delivery Suite Manager & Matron.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma relevant to speciality
-
- Registered Midwife with current UK NMC
- PIN
-
- Significant experience within an acute
- maternity setting at Band 6
-
- Evidence of relevant ongoing professional
- development
Desirable
- Recognised teaching /assessing
- qualification
-
- Post graduate certificate or Masters
- in health related, management or
- leadership subject.
-
- Evidence of management training
-
- PMA qualification
-
- Trained NIPE practitioner
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical expertise and sound
- knowledge of all birthing environments
- using an evidence-based approach.
-
- Knowledge of current issues and
- initiatives in public health, antenatal,
- intrapartum and postnatal care
-
- Able to manage sensitive or difficult
- situations effectively
-
- IT skills including Microsoft Office, Word,
- Excel and PowerPoint
-
- High level of clinical expertise and sound
- knowledge of all birthing environments
- using an evidence-based approach.
-
- Knowledge of current issues and
- initiatives in public health, antenatal,
- intrapartum and postnatal care
-
- Able to manage sensitive or difficult
- situations effectively
-
- IT skills including Microsoft Office, Word,
- Excel and PowerPoint
-
- Well developed communication skills
- Leadership experience including the ability to communicate calmly, clearly and kindly whilst building and maintaining trusted and respectful
- relationships with all colleagues across
- the MDT
-
- Able to lead with confidence and act with
- compassion for service users and all
- members of a team ensuring a culture of
- inclusivity and psychological safety.
-
- Ability to work on own initiative and take
- ownership of problems.
-
- Excellent organisational and time
- management skills.
-
- Committed to professional and personal
- development supported by reflective
- practice
Desirable
- Leadership experience
-
- Experience of linking with outside
- agencies and stakeholders.
-
- Quality Improvement activity
-
- Audit experience
Specials Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs.
- Leader with motivational and empowerment skills that demonstrates enthusiasm.
- Effective organisational skills
- Confident decision maker
- Good knowledge base of clinical information systems
- Excellent communication skills and ability to provide written and verbal reports.
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others in order to support and develop them.
Desirable
- Training in quality improvement methodology.
- Knowledge of and contribution to the Clinical Governance Framework.
- Previous experience of complaints handling and risk management
Special Requirement
Essential
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma relevant to speciality
-
- Registered Midwife with current UK NMC
- PIN
-
- Significant experience within an acute
- maternity setting at Band 6
-
- Evidence of relevant ongoing professional
- development
Desirable
- Recognised teaching /assessing
- qualification
-
- Post graduate certificate or Masters
- in health related, management or
- leadership subject.
-
- Evidence of management training
-
- PMA qualification
-
- Trained NIPE practitioner
Statutory Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- High level of clinical expertise and sound
- knowledge of all birthing environments
- using an evidence-based approach.
-
- Knowledge of current issues and
- initiatives in public health, antenatal,
- intrapartum and postnatal care
-
- Able to manage sensitive or difficult
- situations effectively
-
- IT skills including Microsoft Office, Word,
- Excel and PowerPoint
-
- High level of clinical expertise and sound
- knowledge of all birthing environments
- using an evidence-based approach.
-
- Knowledge of current issues and
- initiatives in public health, antenatal,
- intrapartum and postnatal care
-
- Able to manage sensitive or difficult
- situations effectively
-
- IT skills including Microsoft Office, Word,
- Excel and PowerPoint
-
- Well developed communication skills
- Leadership experience including the ability to communicate calmly, clearly and kindly whilst building and maintaining trusted and respectful
- relationships with all colleagues across
- the MDT
-
- Able to lead with confidence and act with
- compassion for service users and all
- members of a team ensuring a culture of
- inclusivity and psychological safety.
-
- Ability to work on own initiative and take
- ownership of problems.
-
- Excellent organisational and time
- management skills.
-
- Committed to professional and personal
- development supported by reflective
- practice
Desirable
- Leadership experience
-
- Experience of linking with outside
- agencies and stakeholders.
-
- Quality Improvement activity
-
- Audit experience
Specials Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Able to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs.
- Leader with motivational and empowerment skills that demonstrates enthusiasm.
- Effective organisational skills
- Confident decision maker
- Good knowledge base of clinical information systems
- Excellent communication skills and ability to provide written and verbal reports.
- Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experiences with others in order to support and develop them.
Desirable
- Training in quality improvement methodology.
- Knowledge of and contribution to the Clinical Governance Framework.
- Previous experience of complaints handling and risk management
Special Requirement
Essential
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
