Job summary
Are you passionate about antenatal services?
Are you an experienced leader who strives for excellent maternity care?
Then look no further... We are seeking a compassionate leader to join our incredible maternity team and become part of our journey in proving outstanding maternity care. You will be joining a caring organisation that also values staff well-being and flexibility.
The post holder will be a Registered Midwife and carry continuing responsibility for the operational management and leading the midwifery team on the antenatal clinic and antenatal day care unit. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of high standards of midwifery care to women, birthing people, and families. The post holder will be responsible for budget management within their area and will advise and support staff, demonstrate a high level of competence in the specialty. The post holder will make decisions based upon knowledge and experience in respect of personalised care and support, and be accountable for those decisions. The post holder will ensure safe staffing, and that their team receives effective and personalised support including supporting team training to enable them to continue their professional development.
Main duties of the job
Act as an exemplary role model at all times line with the codes of conduct set out by the Trust and relevant professional bodies.
Provides management support for the ward/department including; production of off duty and allocations, sickness management, and annual leave management.
Chair monthly ward/departmental meetings, to ensure an awareness of developments within the area of practice, and directorate/Trust objectives.
Maintain effective communication and maintain effective MDT working relationships
Liaise with other service providers to support the efficiency of the ward/unit/area.
Lead in monitoring and promoting high standards of care, including audit of quality indicators, and devising action plans to address any deficits identified.
Manage clinical incidents, produce reports as requested by line managers, and take part in regular clinical audit review.
Participate in audit and evaluation programs as requested.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC).
The Family Care Division aims to deliver the highest standards of care in maternity, sexual health, gynaecology and a range of acute and community children's services. .
These are exciting times for Obstetrics and Gynaecology department at Bolton. Given the focus in the Trusts 5 Year Strategy, the Trust is investing significantly into the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service. The Trust also has plans in the near future for a new, purpose designed and built Maternity unit to house our expanding Obstetrics and Gynaecology service provision.
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development. We are keen to reflect our local population and therefore applications from all sectors of the community are welcomed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Plan duty rotas, ensuring appropriate skill mix. Maximise the use of manpower and resources and promote new ways of working.
Allocate duties to staff in accordance with their individual levels of competence.
Deliver excellent standards of clinical practice to all women and support colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes and experience.
Lead the service and ensure all midwives act as womens advocate in promoting, and delivering the highest standard of midwifery care, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current, relevant policies and procedures are adhered to.
Using evidence-based practice, assess womens' physical, psychological and spiritual needs, create care plans, implement and evaluate midwifery care involving women and their families, as appropriate.
Management of allocated budgets ensuring effective use of financial resources.
Maximise the use of manpower and resources and promote new ways of working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Plan duty rotas, ensuring appropriate skill mix. Maximise the use of manpower and resources and promote new ways of working.
Allocate duties to staff in accordance with their individual levels of competence.
Deliver excellent standards of clinical practice to all women and support colleagues to deliver the best possible outcomes and experience.
Lead the service and ensure all midwives act as womens advocate in promoting, and delivering the highest standard of midwifery care, ensuring all fundamentals of care are addressed, and current, relevant policies and procedures are adhered to.
Using evidence-based practice, assess womens' physical, psychological and spiritual needs, create care plans, implement and evaluate midwifery care involving women and their families, as appropriate.
Management of allocated budgets ensuring effective use of financial resources.
Maximise the use of manpower and resources and promote new ways of working.
Person Specification
Registered Midwife
Essential
- Registered midwife with over 5 years clinical experience
Desirable
- relevant leadership qualification
Experience of/involvement in structured service improvement projects
Essential
- evidence base practice of being involved in service improvements
- Previous leadership experience
Desirable
- management experience of new ways of working
Excellent Communication skills negotiating skills and leading on presentations
Essential
- effective communication both written and verbal
Desirable
- A good understanding of national agencies and NHS drivers particularly in relation to Antenatal care/Screening
IT literate
Essential
- Competent at report writing and evidence of involvement in policy/ guidance writing. Ability to manage complex programmes of change
Desirable
- Experience of data collection, policy writing and audit, to enhance services. Clinical leadership role Ability to use Hospital Information
Person Specification
Registered Midwife
Essential
- Registered midwife with over 5 years clinical experience
Desirable
- relevant leadership qualification
Experience of/involvement in structured service improvement projects
Essential
- evidence base practice of being involved in service improvements
- Previous leadership experience
Desirable
- management experience of new ways of working
Excellent Communication skills negotiating skills and leading on presentations
Essential
- effective communication both written and verbal
Desirable
- A good understanding of national agencies and NHS drivers particularly in relation to Antenatal care/Screening
IT literate
Essential
- Competent at report writing and evidence of involvement in policy/ guidance writing. Ability to manage complex programmes of change
Desirable
- Experience of data collection, policy writing and audit, to enhance services. Clinical leadership role Ability to use Hospital 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).
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).
