About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting secondment opportunityfor 1 year as a Labour Ward Co-ordinator.
You will join our existing team of coordinators and work across our two sites, this will help to develop your skill set and introduce you to the role of Labour Ward Coordinator
As a Midwife Co-ordinator you will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of the activity on the labour ward.
*Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
Main duties of the job
Leading and managing the team, providing expert clinical midwifery care. Setting and monitoring performance standards for both activity and staff, ensuring a high-performing and supportive working environment. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compassionate and effective care for all women. Offering expert leadership advice to enhance midwifery practice. Taking a proactive role in the development of midwifery within the unit and beyond. *Please Note the advert may close sooner than the date advertised due to levels of interest, closing of the advert will happen with no notice*
About us
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education, Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Registered Midwife Relevant Degree or evidence of further study and experience to the equivalent Evidence of further study at post registration level. Conversant with change management and service innovation processes Demonstrate awareness of current professional issues. Computer and keyboard literate
Desirable
Evidence of Leadership Courses/Qualification
Experience Essential
Evidence of 3 years sound clinical midwifery experience. Evidence of participation in risk and clinical governance agendas.
Desirable
Experience of management of a team
Communication Essential
Evidence of Professional Communication to all members of the MDT Evidence of appropriate and timely escalation
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pan Site (Hinchingbrooke and Peterborough)
peterborough city hospital and HH
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)