About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has come up for an experienced midwife to join one of our established community teams.
Are you a forward thinking, experienced midwife who wants a new challenge? Are you passionate about change and have excellent leadership skills?
Community Midwifery is the core pathway for the majority of Women and Birthing People expecting a baby. Offering antenatal care, postnatal care and intrapartum care to those choosing to give birth at home, the Community Midwife plays a pivotal role in providing individualised, holistic care throughout the pregnancy continuum.
The Band 7 Community Team Leader will lead a team of B6 midwives, providing compassionate leadership, expert clinical support, and effective oversight of the delivery of safe high quality maternity care to our families in the Community.
Main duties of the job
See attached job description for full details
o Have delegated responsibility for 24-hr cover within the community midwifery service. This includes formulating rosters to ensure adequate and appropriate cover and when required, liaising with and deploying staff on a shift by shift basis according to service need.
o Monitor the activity within your designated team and across the service on a daily basis and manage high activity and staffing issues as required.
o Be an autonomous practitioner providing clinical leadership and expertise in all aspects of midwifery practice, which includes providing direct care to women.
o Delegate clinical tasks to staff members on duty as appropriate e.g. care of complex cases, routine checking of equipment.
o Facilitate the development of all staff including student midwives, junior medical staff and support workers through evidence-based teaching and empowerment.
o Assess, develop, implement and evaluate the highest standards of care based on evidenced- based practice.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Have delegated responsibility for 24-hr cover within the community midwifery service.
Monitor the activity within your designated team and across the service on a daily basis and manage high activity and staffing issues as required.
Be an autonomous practitioner providing clinical leadership and expertise in all aspects of midwifery practice, which includes providing direct care to women.
Delegate clinical tasks to staff members on duty as appropriate e.g. care of complex cases, routine checking of equipment.
Facilitate the development of all staff including student midwives, junior medical staff and support workers through evidence-based teaching and empowerment.
Assess, develop, implement and evaluate the highest standards of care based on evidenced- based practice.
Promote the physiology of the birth process through supporting both women and staff.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Mentorship qualification
- Degree level or equivalent experience
- Registered Midwife
Desirable
- NLS / Examination of the Newborn trained
- Evidence of other professional managerial qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Practicing midwife with comprehensive experience in community
- Facilitate effective team working
- Evidence of knowledge of recent midwifery research and clinical audit
- Demonstrate an ability to apply research to practice and to support changes in practice as a result of clinical audit
- Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Communicating effectively with women, staff and other agencies
- Evidence of professional development relevant to the specific role
Desirable
- Evidence of previous management experience
- Understanding of budgets and dynamics
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Effective time management for self and others
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.
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
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Middlesex University Hospital
Twickenham Road
Isleworth
TW7 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)