About this role
Job summary
Promote a holistic approach to maternity care
Provide expert advice and supportive midwifery leadership to the ward area
Ensure effective and efficient day to day running of the ward
Contribute to the overall budgetary control of the area
Promote and maintain professional standards
Actively contribute to the achievement of Trust and Directorate objectives
Provide assurance to the Senior Midwifery Management Team
The expectations within this job description will be met through professional leadership, clinical management, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.
The post holder will ensure that high quality midwifery care is delivered within their designated clinical area.
The post holder will set the standards of clinical practice, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, and will monitor patient outcomes.
The post holder will have responsibility for the operational effectiveness of their designated clinical area, liaising with senior colleagues to ensure a safe, high quality service is provided across the maternity service.
The post-holder will be required to have access to a car/transport and ability to travel between locations.
Main duties of the job
Assists the senior midwifery management team to manage the 24 hour midwifery service: - Manages the ward area, ensuring appropriate delegation of staff to care for clients.
Keeps the senior midwifery management team and matron on call informed of significant changes in the day-to-day situation within his/her sphere of control and reports on appropriate matters as part of the operational team.
Ensures appropriate referral to other professional/agencies as need arises
Ensures that relevant guidelines and policies are effectively and efficiently implemented
Ensures the maximum use of all resources available within his/her sphere of control
Works with the practice development team to ensure an optimum environment for all learners, including newly qualified midwives, student midwives, nurses, medical students, return to practice and adaptation midwives
Ensures that all staff within his/her sphere of control fulfil the function of the post they hold
Identifies and minimises clinical risk in line with the Trust's RISK Management Strategy
Demonstrates excellent communication skills and consults with others in the multidisciplinary team so that services run smoothly, in the best interest of clients
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care and continually striving for excellence.
Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities . There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife Degree in higher education or equivalent Evidence of ongoing professional development Mentorship qualification Management Training or Equivalent Masters or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Experience in facilitating live drills Understanding of the complexity of the NHS and national picture and how this impacts on midwifery Broad range of midwifery experience promoting normal birth Extensive experience in the acute healthcare setting in clinical leadership/clinical management position
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to work as a member of a team as well as the wider multidisciplinary team Leadership skills. Effective communication skills both verbal and written Sympathetic/empathetic to needs of women. Team builder and team player
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).
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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 Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
NN16 9UZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)