About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month community team leader secondment. We are looking for a band 6 midwife with advanced community experienced to embrace this role that covers all areas across the county. You will be leading a team who are committed to the on-going promotion of women-centred care. You will also be joining an organisation that offers excellent career development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
Band 7 Team Leader for Community Midwives
As a team leader you will co-ordinate the team and use your knowledge and experience to support the midwives in the team. You will case load your patients, providing continuity and support.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Registered Midwife Evidence of continuing professional development and its application ENB 997
Desirable
Diploma / Degree level ALSO course NLS course Community midwifery experience 3+ years
EXPERIENCE Essential
Clinical Skills ie perineal suturing, IV Cannulation Understanding of learning and teaching styles and their application Ability to act as a mentor for Midwives, students and MCAs, skilled in teaching trained and untrained staff, carers and patients Excellent communication skills with all members of the team, patients and relatives Good verbal and written English which can be evidenced at interview or IELTs level 7 (in all elements) or above Demonstrates effective management in the clinical environment Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs Good previous attendance record
Desirable
Evidence of managerial development IT literate on Microsoft Office and Excel Management of Change process
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential
Clinical Skills ie perineal suturing, IV Cannulation Ability to act as a PA/PS for students Excellent communication skills with all members of the team, patients and relatives Good verbal and written English which can be evidenced at interview Demonstrates effective management in the clinical environment Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs Home birth experience
Desirable
Evidence of managerial development IT literate on Microsoft Office and Excel Experience of roster management Experience of involvement in clinical audit
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential
Ability to drive and cover night on-calls for birth setting
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Wycombe / Amersham hospital
Queen Alexander road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)