Job summary
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic midwife to join our team as a Ward Manager for Antenatal Clinic, Barts Health, Newham University Hospital.
Barts Health NHS Trust has a world-wide reputation for innovation in the care of mothers to be, each birth is very special to us, and we strive to make every birth as normal as possible, no matter what the complications. Our local community is home to families from a diverse mix of ethnicity, social and health needs. We have a Level 3 Neonatal Unit situated at the Royal London Site, a Level 2 Neonatal Unit situated at the Newham Site, and we have excellent facilities in Fetal Medicine.
Main duties of the job
? You will have minimum 2 years post registration experience as a Band 6 midwife.
? You will have sound clinical knowledge with the organisational and leadership skills necessary to manage change and manage the team.
? You will ensure quality and safe care for women and their family, support the Matron in leading in achieving good working environment for staff and promote innovation within women services.
? You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
? Be educated to degree level and or thinking of completing a MSc.
? Must have a passion for improving Antenatal care pathways for our women at Newham.
? Robust understanding of safeguarding themes and pathways
? Collaborative working with the MDT: Obstetrics, Administrative, Sonography and external stakeholders
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. 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.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife Band 6
- Teaching in Clinical Practice or equivalent
- Preceptorship/mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post registration experience as a Band 6 midwife
- Experience in all hospital areas
- Experience in Community (if community post)
- Experience as preceptor
- Experience as mentor Managerial experience (Ward/dept)
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the trust computer systems and admin processes
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Willing to meet individual needs
- Ability to plan and evaluate
- Knowledge and commitment to need of learners
- Analytical approach to problem solving and appropriate decision-making
- Demonstrate awareness of need for philosophy of care
- Ability to set and monitor standards
- Able to demonstrate initiative
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to assist in staff development, appraisal and performance review
Other
Essential
- Concept of Midwifery led/women centred care
- To understand the role of the Supervisor of Midwives
- Health check/HepB status
- Equal Opportunities. Health and Safety
- Data protection
- Rotation all departments/community
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Trust Policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Midwife Band 6
- Teaching in Clinical Practice or equivalent
- Preceptorship/mentorship training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post registration experience as a Band 6 midwife
- Experience in all hospital areas
- Experience in Community (if community post)
- Experience as preceptor
- Experience as mentor Managerial experience (Ward/dept)
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of the trust computer systems and admin processes
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Willing to meet individual needs
- Ability to plan and evaluate
- Knowledge and commitment to need of learners
- Analytical approach to problem solving and appropriate decision-making
- Demonstrate awareness of need for philosophy of care
- Ability to set and monitor standards
- Able to demonstrate initiative
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to assist in staff development, appraisal and performance review
Other
Essential
- Concept of Midwifery led/women centred care
- To understand the role of the Supervisor of Midwives
- Health check/HepB status
- Equal Opportunities. Health and Safety
- Data protection
- Rotation all departments/community
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Trust Policies
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).
