Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join a team of Birth Centre Coordinators.
We are looking for an experienced Midwives, who have recent and extensive practice on the Birth Centre and also experience of all areas of Midwifery would be beneficial.
The Birth Centre Coordinator is responsible for clinical leadership and management of the Birth Centre, ensuring the provision of high quality evidence based care.
The role requires 24 hour cover, offering advice and management to hospital and community teams out of normal working hours.
To work closely with the Birth Centre Ward Leader, in reviewing working practices and ensuring the Birth Centre is offering up to date modern maternity care.
There is also responsibility to support with governance processes and supporting education of staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is directly responsible to the Ward Leader for the continuing clinical management, organisation and leadership of Chesterfield Birth Centre, in their absence.
The post holder will facilitate the provision of high quality, evidence based care and promote and support the ethos of midwife led intrapartum care.
The post holder will carry a bleep and ensure the provision of senior advice and guidance to all areas of the maternity service, throughout the twenty four hour period.
The post holder will support the education and development of junior staff and students, and will be expected to lead on specific projects as required.
The post holder will contribute to the achievement of key performance indicators, targets and service developments relevant to area of responsibility.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC .
We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current Registered Midwife
- Mentorship qualification
- Relevant 1st degree or equivalent experience (or working towards)
- Evidence of post registration experience
Desirable
- ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics)
- NLS (Neonatal Life Support)
- CTG Masterclass
- Examination of the Neonate Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant midwifery experience including Intrapartum
- Evidence of Multidisciplinary working and decision making
Desirable
- Previous Management/Leadership Experience
- Recent experience of working in all areas of maternity service
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Promote effective teamwork
- Act as a role model
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
- High standard of written communication skills
- Good Leadership and organisational skills
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- IT Literacy
- Budget Management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to exercise initiative
- Ability to respond positively in stressful situations
- Demonstrates commitment to personal/professional development
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encourgement - Proud to Care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current Registered Midwife
- Mentorship qualification
- Relevant 1st degree or equivalent experience (or working towards)
- Evidence of post registration experience
Desirable
- ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics)
- NLS (Neonatal Life Support)
- CTG Masterclass
- Examination of the Neonate Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant midwifery experience including Intrapartum
- Evidence of Multidisciplinary working and decision making
Desirable
- Previous Management/Leadership Experience
- Recent experience of working in all areas of maternity service
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Promote effective teamwork
- Act as a role model
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
- High standard of written communication skills
- Good Leadership and organisational skills
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- IT Literacy
- Budget Management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to exercise initiative
- Ability to respond positively in stressful situations
- Demonstrates commitment to personal/professional development
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encourgement - Proud to Care
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).
