Job summary
Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Trust is looking for motivated and enthusiastic midwife to join our Midwifery Led Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of midwives that provide high standards of care using evidence based practice.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills in every aspect of midwifery. Our service is continually changing and evolving to meet the needs of the population and ensure women and their familieshave a positive birthing experience. We welcome innovative ways of working and new ideas. We are a very friendly and supportive team, keen to gain the best out of every midwife. Our service is proud to offer development opportunities and support career progression within the Maternity workforce.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the midwifery led team and provide specialist support on all aspects of the MLU. They will coordinate the safe, effective and efficient running of the midwifery led unit by providing excellent maternity care for women and families. They will be an experienced resource for learners and visitors to the unit.
The following will be expected from the post holder:
- Professional responsibilities
- Managerial responsibilities
- Educational requirements
- Resource Management
- Follow local and national guidance regarding infection control guidelines and challenge poor practice when it is observed
- Report incidents, and near misses, as set out in local and Trust guidance.
For full details of job description and main responsibilities for the post please see the attached job description.
About us
Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes usthespecialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has an alonside Midwifery Led Unit, providing care to women and families from the Liverpool City Region. As a clinical lead your role will involve provision of expert clinical leadership on the Midwifery Led Unit, supporting staff to provide a high standard of care in line with evidence-based practice and Trust guidelines. You will support midwives to develop competence in the Midwifery Led environment by being visible and available within the clinical area. The role will also be responsible for maintaining patient safety and working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate use of resources across the service. You will also oversee the day to day running of the clinical areas providing assurance regarding ward standards.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Posts advertised to internal staff are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Groupand you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has an alonside Midwifery Led Unit, providing care to women and families from the Liverpool City Region. As a clinical lead your role will involve provision of expert clinical leadership on the Midwifery Led Unit, supporting staff to provide a high standard of care in line with evidence-based practice and Trust guidelines. You will support midwives to develop competence in the Midwifery Led environment by being visible and available within the clinical area. The role will also be responsible for maintaining patient safety and working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate use of resources across the service. You will also oversee the day to day running of the clinical areas providing assurance regarding ward standards.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Posts advertised to internal staff are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Groupand you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RM
- First degree or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Masters Level Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of post registration experience
- Broad experience of midwifery practice
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Experience of team working and building and maintaining effective working relationships
- Effective leadership across all staff groups to deliver, change and maintain high quality
- Audit and Risk Management Experience
Desirable
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate strong leadership qualities
- Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal & influencing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levels
- IT literate including the ability to use technology effectively
- Ability to lead change in the face of resistance
- Possess excellent clinical knowledge and skills in relation to the delivery and management of intrapartum care
- Able to act as catalyst for change and contribute to the management of change
- Knowledge and practical application of Trust Policy and Procedures
- Ability to manage resources effectively
- Ability to demonstrate clinical effectiveness and sound quality outcomes within practice
- Demonstrable experience in the identification and management of risk
- Ability to manage complaints and incidents at a local leve
- Excellent record keeping practices
- Acts as a role model and demonstrates sound clinical knowledge
- Able to manage conflict
- Ability to facilitate and manage the professional development of the workforce
- Demonstrates effective practice regarding infection control principles
Desirable
- Understanding of key issues facing the NHS
- Research and analytical skills
- Proven ability to manage a complex workload with confidence and competence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RM
- First degree or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Masters Level Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of post registration experience
- Broad experience of midwifery practice
- Ability to lead and motivate a team
- Experience of team working and building and maintaining effective working relationships
- Effective leadership across all staff groups to deliver, change and maintain high quality
- Audit and Risk Management Experience
Desirable
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate strong leadership qualities
- Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal & influencing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively at all levels
- IT literate including the ability to use technology effectively
- Ability to lead change in the face of resistance
- Possess excellent clinical knowledge and skills in relation to the delivery and management of intrapartum care
- Able to act as catalyst for change and contribute to the management of change
- Knowledge and practical application of Trust Policy and Procedures
- Ability to manage resources effectively
- Ability to demonstrate clinical effectiveness and sound quality outcomes within practice
- Demonstrable experience in the identification and management of risk
- Ability to manage complaints and incidents at a local leve
- Excellent record keeping practices
- Acts as a role model and demonstrates sound clinical knowledge
- Able to manage conflict
- Ability to facilitate and manage the professional development of the workforce
- Demonstrates effective practice regarding infection control principles
Desirable
- Understanding of key issues facing the NHS
- Research and analytical skills
- Proven ability to manage a complex workload with confidence and competence
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.
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).
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.
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).
