About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management, clinical leadership and standards of the midwifery services, including all staff groups, students and visitors within the Birthing Unit. The Birthing Unit is a co-located unit with direct access to Princess Alexandra Hospitals Labour Ward.
The post holder will be expected to lead their team, team build, organise others in their actions and set priorities, objectives and goals within their sphere of responsibility. This includes performance management of both the activity and members of the Birthing Unit team.
As a member of the senior Management team the post holder will act as bleep holder for the maternity unit as required and take part in the Maternity Manager on call rota. The Birthing Unit Manager will be faced with many competing demands for attention and will be expected to exercise excellent judgement in dealing with both clinical and interpersonal challenges.
Main duties of the job
Fulfil the role of the Midwife as defined by the Midwives Code and the World Health Organisation. Act as an autonomous practitioner assessing, diagnosing and providing professional clinical midwifery care to normal healthy women during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal stages without referral to a medical practitioner. Ensure referral to the appropriate health professional when deviations from the normal occur and will work in partnership with that health professional to ensure safe standards of care.
Provide professional leadership and expert advice to midwives and all other health professionals, acting in a manner which promotes midwifery in a positive light. Ensure effective and safe day to day management of the Birthing Unit, supervising and managing all staff to maintain high standards of care.
Liaise with the Outpatient Maternity Matron to ensure effective communication on all aspects of the Birthing Unit Management, including all changes and new initiatives.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management, clinical leadership and standards of the midwifery services, including all staff groups, students and visitors within the Birthing Unit. The Birthing Unit is a co-located unit with direct access to Princess Alexandra Hospital’s Labour Ward.
Main duties of the job
Ensure an effective learning environment for both students and qualified staff, identifying learning needs and training requirements.
Ensure effective multidisciplinary working relationships with the maternity unit staff, allied groups within the trust and public and voluntary sectors
Ensure all care is delivered within resources available and that all activity data for the area is collected and entered onto Cerner electronic record system to ensure Trust achieves appropriate funding for work undertaken
Take responsibility for ensuring safeguarding processes in place on the Birthing Unit and work in partnership with the Safeguarding Team to ensure effective referral and support as required
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife with extensive midwifery experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development and its application
- Accredited Mentorship course
Desirable
- NIPE trained
- ALSO/ Prompt/NLS course
- Degree
Experience
Essential
- Rotational midwifery experience
- Experience of taking charge
- Act as mentor/assessor
- Knowledge of safeguarding
- High standards of clinical performance
- Recent labour ward/birthing centre experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)