Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Midwife to join our established
team of Delivery Suite Coordinators here at South Tyneside and Sunderland
Foundation Trust at Sunderland Royal Hospital.
You
will work within the Team as a Delivery suite coordinator and will be
responsible for the day-to-day management and clinical leadership of the
midwifery team within labour ward and co-ordinate the safe evidenced based care
of the service users.
This
role provides the opportunity to further develop your clinical leadership skills,
you will also be supported to undertake the Labour Ward coordinators
development programme at Teesside university if required.
As a directorate we are committed to the
development and education of our staff, supported by dedicated practice
development and educational lead midwives. The trust supports us to provide a 5-day
mandatory training package annually to all of our Midwives.
Main duties of the job
You should have an
extensive period of post registration experience with the majority being in the
acute setting. You should be confident and competent in all areas of midwifery
practice. Applicants should
be Registered Midwives on Part 10 of the NMC Professional Register and hold or
be working towards a degree in midwifery. This role is not suitable for those
midwives who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
You will be responsible
for the day-to-day co-ordination of Labour Ward acting as the key point of
contact for staff, members of the multidisciplinary team and service users, ensuring
the 24hour provision of a high quality, effective midwifery service, providing
leadership to staff and expert clinical midwifery advice and support.
You will promote
high quality care, ensuring individual women's needs and choices are assessed,
care planned, implemented, and evaluated regularly, maintain a safe and clean
environment for staff and service users by ensuring compliance with
legislation, polices, protocols including health and safety.
You should have the
necessary skills to exercise judgement in assessing a wide ranging and complex
pregnancy and labour related issues. Ensure and promote options to enable the
delivery of optimum women centred care.
You should possess
excellent communication skills to be able to communicate effectively with
multi-disciplinary professionals and agencies, ensuring seamless care at a high
standard.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Hob Description for full details
To manage the shift and have clinical responsibility
for the area in line with the escalation policy to maintain patient safety and
staff wellbeing
To provide clinical midwifery care to women within
the Maternity services
To be an expert Clinical role model
To provide expert leadership and clinical advice to
the Maternity Team
To develop an environment which supports the
value of Midwifery Care
To
act as an advocate for the women receiving care
They must deliver high quality midwifery care
by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the
continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
They will act as a champion for professional
accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are in
line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and
Trust Policy.
Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness
of the ward/department/ community team are maintained in line with Trust
and National standards.
Support and contribute to the development of
patient care and midwifery practice within the Directorate. Supervising
junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
Ensure effective management of staff on shift
and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential.
Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are
appropriately assessed.
Participate in a 365 day 24/7 roster
Participate in the acute Midwifery on call
roster
To comply with the trusts vision, values and
behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Hob Description for full details
To manage the shift and have clinical responsibility
for the area in line with the escalation policy to maintain patient safety and
staff wellbeing
To provide clinical midwifery care to women within
the Maternity services
To be an expert Clinical role model
To provide expert leadership and clinical advice to
the Maternity Team
To develop an environment which supports the
value of Midwifery Care
To
act as an advocate for the women receiving care
They must deliver high quality midwifery care
by ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the
continuity of safe and effective care at all times.
They will act as a champion for professional
accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are in
line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and
Trust Policy.
Ensure environmental standards and cleanliness
of the ward/department/ community team are maintained in line with Trust
and National standards.
Support and contribute to the development of
patient care and midwifery practice within the Directorate. Supervising
junior staff. Contribute to Trust wide projects as required.
Ensure effective management of staff on shift
and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential.
Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are
appropriately assessed.
Participate in a 365 day 24/7 roster
Participate in the acute Midwifery on call
roster
To comply with the trusts vision, values and
behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills to perform clinical aspects of the role, such as with deliveries.
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Car driver with access to a car.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to midwifery practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Research skills.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in Midwifery.
- Experience of managing change.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary midwifery issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 7 and previous team management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Midwifery).
- Degree in Midwifery studies or healthcare related subject.
- Mentorship qualification/equivalent and or Practice Assessor training.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
- PMA qualification.
- NLS qualification.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills to perform clinical aspects of the role, such as with deliveries.
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Car driver with access to a car.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership qualities.
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor/ supervision skills.
- Appraisal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to midwifery practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Understanding of budget and financial control systems.
- Research skills.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience in Midwifery.
- Experience of managing change.
- Experience of change management.
- Thorough understanding of contemporary midwifery issues.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working at Band 7 and previous team management.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration (Level 1 Midwifery).
- Degree in Midwifery studies or healthcare related subject.
- Mentorship qualification/equivalent and or Practice Assessor training.
Desirable
- Management and leadership training.
- ILM qualification.
- PMA qualification.
- NLS qualification.
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).
Additional information
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).
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