Job summary
The post holder will work closely with the Senior Midwifery Management team and the existing Band 7 midwives, to ensure that Aspen ward is operationally safe, effective and well led. They will have a sound clinical knowledge base, and a passion for promoting team culture, which supports and encourages innovators and motivators.
Main duties of the job
They will maintain a visible professional presence where patients, carers and staff can turn to for senior assistance, advice and support and upon whom they can rely to ensure that the fundamental and specialist aspects of care are met..
The post includes the management of staff and being accountable for the quality of services (both clinical and non-clinical) delivered within the span of authority.
The post holder will also be included in the Maternity Operational Safety Co-ordinator's rota and will be expected to ensure the effective and safe running of the wider maternity unit during that allocation.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife with extensive midwifery experience
- Examination of the Newborn course and current NIPE practitioner
- Teaching and Assessing or equivalent mentorship course.
- Professional expertise acquired through CPD
Desirable
- Professional Leadership course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to function autonomously as a midwifery practitioner and operational leader, as well as to be part of a multi- disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates knowledge and an understanding of current Professional issues and initiatives
- Able to demonstrate clinical leadership
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of change management and CQI methodologies
Experience
Essential
- All round midwifery experience and be skilled and experienced in all required competencies.
- Evidence of leadership development
Desirable
- Has experience of/willing to participate in midwifery related research and audit.
- Previous Managerial experience
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential
- Registered Midwife with extensive midwifery experience
- Examination of the Newborn course and current NIPE practitioner
- Teaching and Assessing or equivalent mentorship course.
- Professional expertise acquired through CPD
Desirable
- Professional Leadership course
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to function autonomously as a midwifery practitioner and operational leader, as well as to be part of a multi- disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates knowledge and an understanding of current Professional issues and initiatives
- Able to demonstrate clinical leadership
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of change management and CQI methodologies
Experience
Essential
- All round midwifery experience and be skilled and experienced in all required competencies.
- Evidence of leadership development
Desirable
- Has experience of/willing to participate in midwifery related research and audit.
- Previous Managerial experience
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).
