About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit for a permantent role covering a job share working 18.75hrs/wk
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic midwife to join our Homerton family as a Birth Centre Team Leader.
The appointed candidate will work in partnership with the Job share who covers the other half of this role, as well as the maternity Ward managers, DS band 7 coordinators and matrons delivering a high standard of care that is evidence based and meets local and national guidelines.
They will work closely with obstetric colleagues and members of the maternity team delivering a high-quality service to meet the needs of all service users.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent clinical knowledge base, expertise and a passion for promoting an optimal birth experience within the complex care setting.
We are looking for someone who understands the role of managing a shift and can delegate and lead the demands of the wider maternity service.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective midwifery leadership and management to a team of midwives working within the birth centre
To ensure the provision of a 24hour midwifery led service which provides high quality, effective midwifery care that is evidence based and woman centred, and promotes a positive working environment.
To ensure safe and effective clinical practice ensuring knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as a clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.
To enhance the woman's experience of care and ensure that the needs of the woman are placed at the centre of care delivery.
To manage and develop the performance of the team by ensuring staff are prepared and supported and are competent to practise safely and effectively.
To contribute to the delivery of the Trust's objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency and quality in care delivery.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education + Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered midwife Minimum 2 years working as a band 6 midwife SSSA / Mentorship qualification
Desirable
Evidence of post registration education and development NIPE trained NLS course Leadership course QI study day
Skills and Abilities Essential
Extensive knowledge and experience supporting physiological birth Experience leading a team Evidence of applying research to practice Experience supporting water births Experience supporting complex birth plans and ability to support a team managing complex birth plans in the birth centre IT skills including Office, Excel and powerpoint Confident with Badgernet and Cerner Milleneum Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Organisational skills, ability to self motivate and use own initiative Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience managing and leading obstetric emergencies in the intrapartum setting Confident with BSOT's triaging system
Desirable
Experience developing birth plans Experience using crib sheets for PPH/high BMI patients wanting to use the BC Experience with healthroster Signed off to be able to do Bedside Presentation Scans
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Relevant current clinical experience including comprehensive understanding of midwifery led care Experience of staff managment Experience in change managment Knowledge and experience of risk management processes understanding of complaints management process
Desirable
Experience processing datix's Experience attending and participating in round tables and AAR's Experience creating and reviewing policies and guidelines Experience teaching student midwives and preceptorship midwives
Other requirements Essential
Commitment and adherance to equality act and trust values Committed to ensuring equitable leadership in the clinical setting
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Homerton Hospital
Homerton Row. Hackney
London
E9 6SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)