Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic midwife to join our labour ward team at Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital as a Band 7 Labour Ward Co-ordinator
The successful candidate will act as a clinical lead in the day-to-day activity on our busy labour ward. They will coordinate patient flow, ensure the efficient running of the service, whilst utilising exceptional interpersonal skills to support junior staff and work collaboratively with all members of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder needs to be clinically excellent and able to positively lead and support midwives to work as autonomous practitioners, placing women/birthing people and their families at the centre of personalised care planning. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of the organisation's objectives, by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency and quality of patient care.
The postholder will be guided to identify their own learning and development needs, utilising the new labour ward co-ordinators' Education and Development Framework.
Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital serves a diverse population which presents many exciting opportunities to work with both low risk and incredibly complex pregnancies.
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for the day to day co-ordination of Labour Ward, overseeing the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care focused on improving outcomes and experiences for parents, families and carers.
- Ensure safe and effective clinical practice in ensuring own knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.
- Manage midwifery and support staff within the clinical area to maintain smooth running of the service.
- Enhance women/birthing people's experience of care and ensure that their needs are placed at the centre of care delivery.
- Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency and quality in care delivery.
- The post-holder is an autonomous practitioner in normal pregnancy, birth and the post-natal period and in the care of neonates and is able to detect abnormal conditions in mother and baby, refer to other qualified health professionals appropriately and undertake emergency measures when required.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience as a registered midwife
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of other professional managerial qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years as a Band 6 midwife
- Recent experience in an intrapartum setting
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of previous management experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to lead a team
- Previous comprehensive midwifery experience including the ability to facilitate both high risk and low risk birth
- Ability to foster a positive learning environment
- Effective time management for self and others
Desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of knowledge of recent midwifery research and clinical audit
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent experience as a registered midwife
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of other professional managerial qualifications
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years as a Band 6 midwife
- Recent experience in an intrapartum setting
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
Desirable
- Evidence of previous management experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to lead a team
- Previous comprehensive midwifery experience including the ability to facilitate both high risk and low risk birth
- Ability to foster a positive learning environment
- Effective time management for self and others
Desirable
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of knowledge of recent midwifery research and clinical audit
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).
