About this role
Job summary
This role has multiple priorities with the safety of mothers and babies and good patient experience as it's main goal, achieved by ensuring a highly trained, competent and well-staffed workforce. It will focus on staff wellbeing and development, good and effective teamworking, an open and honest approach to maternity specific training and development with a strong focus on evidence-based care and learning from incidents.
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIESo Create practice-based learning opportunities to reinforce classroom theoryo Ensure students achieve NMC requirements and escalate concerns appropriatelyo Support students in practice and ensure adequate supervisiono Ensure appropriate assessor-to-student ratios in clinical areaso Provide pastoral care and prioritise student wellbeingo Oversee support and assessment for Return to Practice (RtP) and overseas midwiveso Liaise with clinical teams to provide wider experience placementso Support staff involved in clinical incidents in collaboration with PMA teamo Ensure in-situ simulation training reflects clinical incidents and thematic reviewso Provide clinical support as required, including participation in on-call rotaso Maintain visible and supportive presence in clinical and training environments
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About us
This job is based in North Middlesex UniversityHospital.
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
Qualified midwife with active NMC registration First degree Neonatal life support instructor PROMPT/ALSO trainer
Desirable
Masters level qualification or a post graduate qualification Teaching qualification
Experience Essential
Minimum 5 years full time experience as a registered and practising midwife Managing/leading team Broad clinical experience relevant to the post. A proven track record of operational service management at a senior level Demonstrable previous success in project management by engaging in the strategic direction and delivery plans, establishing clear work priorities with the team, delegating effectively, ensuring a capability to deliver, monitoring performance and giving feedback Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them. Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively, and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands. A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority. Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working. A good understanding of the changing NHS environment.
Desirable
Recruitment experience
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with good listening skills. High level of work organisation, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude. Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
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.
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Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)