Job summary
We require a midwife who is passionate about managing MAU/Maternity Triage at Newham University Hospital, ensuring that optimal use is made of available resources to provide appropriate and effective cover over any 24hour period .
Main duties of the job
The ward manager will work along with the multidisciplinary team you will be responsible for overseeing the safe delivery of service in the Maternity Assessment Unit/Triage ensuring the delivery of safe and high quality care. You will lead and champion the current triage system in BSOTS
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Duties
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Duties
Rostering
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of two years as a registered midwife
- Proven experience of effective working in a multidisciplinary setting
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team/service
- Experience in the MAU/Triage setting
- Experience in the MAU/Triage setting
- PROMPT course
- BSOTS
- Obstetric Course
- Master's degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice clinically within a fully integrated Maternity service.
- Organisational skills, Flexible and Adaptable
- Proven leadership skills,Able to lead, develop and motivate staff
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes.
- Knowledge and experience of using Datix and audit
- Clinical experience with BSOTS
- Ability to devise and deliver training
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skilled with cannulation, perineal suturing, CTG interpretation skills
- IT skills including clinical systems, outlook and email, and Microsoft office
- Ability to coach and motivate staff to accept change and service development
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
- Understanding of complaints management.
- Experiences of taking forth service developments, monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness
- Understanding of the role of PMA
Skills
Essential
- Registered Midwife qualified to degree level Such as to meet the requirements of the role with any reasonable adjustments
- Practice Assessor/Mentorship qualification /'sign off' mentor
Desirable
- Masters or evidence of significant post registration education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of two years as a registered midwife
- Proven experience of effective working in a multidisciplinary setting
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team/service
- Experience in the MAU/Triage setting
- Experience in the MAU/Triage setting
- PROMPT course
- BSOTS
- Obstetric Course
- Master's degree or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice clinically within a fully integrated Maternity service.
- Organisational skills, Flexible and Adaptable
- Proven leadership skills,Able to lead, develop and motivate staff
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes.
- Knowledge and experience of using Datix and audit
- Clinical experience with BSOTS
- Ability to devise and deliver training
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skilled with cannulation, perineal suturing, CTG interpretation skills
- IT skills including clinical systems, outlook and email, and Microsoft office
- Ability to coach and motivate staff to accept change and service development
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in approach to work patterns
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
- Understanding of complaints management.
- Experiences of taking forth service developments, monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness
- Understanding of the role of PMA
Skills
Essential
- Registered Midwife qualified to degree level Such as to meet the requirements of the role with any reasonable adjustments
- Practice Assessor/Mentorship qualification /'sign off' mentor
Desirable
- Masters or evidence of significant post registration education
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).
