Job summary
The post holder will provide clinical leadership, facilitate professional development, and carry continuing overall responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the Gainsborough community midwifery team, based in Sudbury, and the wider West Suffolk community midwifery geographic area. The post holder will ensure a high standard of woman-centred care is delivered effectively and efficiently within available resources in the community setting.
The post holder will be allocated clinical and managerial time within the rota to support the needs of the service. The role will include supporting midwives and women throughout the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period in the community setting, with guidance from Trust policies and guidelines.
Management responsibilities will include line management of midwives and support staff and participation in the community midwifery on call rota, supporting homebirths. The post holder will be able to demonstrate a high level of communication and organisational skills and will be a key stakeholder for the development and management of individuals within the community midwifery team team. They may be required to deputise for the Maternity Outpatient Matron in her absence and, as required in order to maintain the midwifery service, or cover for other community team leads.
Main duties of the job
Work within the statutory framework governing midwifery practice.
Act as a role model by providing strong leadership and maintaining a high standard of professional expertise and conduct.
Liaise with multi-disciplinary team ensuring collaborative care.
To participate with formal investigation of complaints and incidents with the support of line manager
Be responsible for appraisals of an allocated number of midwives and support staff through the personal review process, monitoring and developing performance.
Regularly monitor the sickness and absence of staff and provide informal and formal counselling as per trust policy.
Ensure timely completion of duty rotas which ensure appropriate 24-hour cover of establishment, including on calls.
Be responsible for selection and induction of new staff within the clinical areas.
Provide ongoing effective leadership support advice.
Participate in the teaching and dissemination of professional and clinical knowledge to all members of staff.
To be fully informed of the risk management strategy, be responsible for reporting incidents, risk assessment and development of action plans to reduce risk and complaints.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within the statutory framework governing midwifery practice.
Act as a role model by providing strong leadership and maintaining a high standard of professional expertise and conduct.
Liaise with multi-disciplinary team ensuring collaborative care.
To participate with formal investigation of complaints and incidents with the support of line manager
Be responsible for appraisals of an allocated number of midwives and support staff through the personal review process, monitoring and developing performance.
Regularly monitor the sickness and absence of staff and provide informal and formal counselling as per trust policy.
Ensure timely completion of duty rotas which ensure appropriate 24-hour cover of establishment, including on calls.
Be responsible for selection and induction of new staff within the clinical areas.
Provide ongoing effective leadership support advice.
Participate in the teaching and dissemination of professional and clinical knowledge to all members of staff.
To be fully informed of the risk management strategy, be responsible for reporting incidents, risk assessment and development of action plans to reduce risk and complaints.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within the statutory framework governing midwifery practice.
Act as a role model by providing strong leadership and maintaining a high standard of professional expertise and conduct.
Liaise with multi-disciplinary team ensuring collaborative care.
To participate with formal investigation of complaints and incidents with the support of line manager
Be responsible for appraisals of an allocated number of midwives and support staff through the personal review process, monitoring and developing performance.
Regularly monitor the sickness and absence of staff and provide informal and formal counselling as per trust policy.
Ensure timely completion of duty rotas which ensure appropriate 24-hour cover of establishment, including on calls.
Be responsible for selection and induction of new staff within the clinical areas.
Provide ongoing effective leadership support advice.
Participate in the teaching and dissemination of professional and clinical knowledge to all members of staff.
To be fully informed of the risk management strategy, be responsible for reporting incidents, risk assessment and development of action plans to reduce risk and complaints.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Personal/professional development at degree level or soon to complete.
- Evidence of recent provision of evidence-based care.
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- NIPE
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Leadership course
- Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA)
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Post-registration experience at band 6 in all areas in accordance with the Midwives Rules and Code
- Demonstrate the ability to meet trust values.
- Able to facilitate and assess the professional development of midwifery practice.
- Is visible as an expert in normality and demonstrates forward-thinking, evidence-based approach towards midwifery care and patient choice.
- Able to act as a midwifery specialist advisor to team members and other professional groups in formal and informal settings.
- Previous experience and involvement in midwifery research or audit.
- Up to date with requirements of safeguarding within maternity services.
- Knowledge of change management
- Clear understanding of national recommendations in maternity care
- Experience of the development of others
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
- Understanding of complaint management
- Experience of data collection and analysis
Desirable
- Experience in Midwifery Continuity of Carer
- Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes
- Management responsibility of clinical area
- Previous experience of people management
- Evidence of resource management
- Evidence of innovating practice.
- Lone Working
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload and delegate as required.
- Good time management skills
- Clinical leadership skills and can demonstrate sound leadership ability.
- Highly effective communication and personal skills
- Ability to assess, teach and train.
- Ability to change practice using evidence-based research.
- Effective role modelling
- Understanding current midwifery issues
- Sensitive to diverse needs of women
- Ability to produce high levels of documentation.
- Commitment to patient centred and personalised care.
- Proactive in succession planning
- Has knowledge of resources and people management
Desirable
- Team building skills.
- Interview and appraisal skills
- Line management experience
- Presentation skills
- Budgetary awareness and experience
- Project management
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of women's health needs within the concept of changing healthcare provision.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
- Proven leadership qualities to include the ability to influence and motivate others.
- Evidence of good time keeping and attendance.
- Ability to travel to all rural locations to meet the needs of the role.
Desirable
- Ability to manage a team of staff.
- Proven leadership skills
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife
- Personal/professional development at degree level or soon to complete.
- Evidence of recent provision of evidence-based care.
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- NIPE
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Leadership course
- Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA)
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Post-registration experience at band 6 in all areas in accordance with the Midwives Rules and Code
- Demonstrate the ability to meet trust values.
- Able to facilitate and assess the professional development of midwifery practice.
- Is visible as an expert in normality and demonstrates forward-thinking, evidence-based approach towards midwifery care and patient choice.
- Able to act as a midwifery specialist advisor to team members and other professional groups in formal and informal settings.
- Previous experience and involvement in midwifery research or audit.
- Up to date with requirements of safeguarding within maternity services.
- Knowledge of change management
- Clear understanding of national recommendations in maternity care
- Experience of the development of others
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
- Understanding of complaint management
- Experience of data collection and analysis
Desirable
- Experience in Midwifery Continuity of Carer
- Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes
- Management responsibility of clinical area
- Previous experience of people management
- Evidence of resource management
- Evidence of innovating practice.
- Lone Working
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload and delegate as required.
- Good time management skills
- Clinical leadership skills and can demonstrate sound leadership ability.
- Highly effective communication and personal skills
- Ability to assess, teach and train.
- Ability to change practice using evidence-based research.
- Effective role modelling
- Understanding current midwifery issues
- Sensitive to diverse needs of women
- Ability to produce high levels of documentation.
- Commitment to patient centred and personalised care.
- Proactive in succession planning
- Has knowledge of resources and people management
Desirable
- Team building skills.
- Interview and appraisal skills
- Line management experience
- Presentation skills
- Budgetary awareness and experience
- Project management
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of women's health needs within the concept of changing healthcare provision.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously.
- Proven leadership qualities to include the ability to influence and motivate others.
- Evidence of good time keeping and attendance.
- Ability to travel to all rural locations to meet the needs of the role.
Desirable
- Ability to manage a team of staff.
- Proven leadership skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gainsborough Community Midwives (Sudbury)
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
