Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, dynamic midwife to join our Labour Ward Team at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital as a Band 7 Labour Ward Co-Ordinator.
The successful candidate will act as the clinical lead in the day-to-day activity on our busy Labour Ward. They will co-ordinate patient flow, ensuring 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 postholder will contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency and quality of patient care.
The post holder will be guided to identify their own learning and development needs utilising the new Labour Ward Co-Ordinators Education and Development Framework.
Main duties of the job
- Lead in the provision of high quality, effective safe midwifery care that is evidence based and person centred within an intrapartum care setting.
- Provide supportive and enthusiastic leadership to staff.
- Demonstrate expert clinical midwifery care within the specialised area.
- Maintain own professional practice.
- Manage the clinical environment and oversee the operational management of the Labour Ward in collaboration with the Intrapartum Matrons.
- Ensure midwives and support staff receive appropriate training and education, fostering and creating a positive learning environment.
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance framework and that staff are effectively updated of changes to policies and guidelines.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels taking account of role and competence of staff when delegating work, contributing to the management of the ward/department budget.
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
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Qualification.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent experience in an intrapartum setting
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
- Understanding complaints and conflict management
Desirable
- Evidence of previous management experience
- Evidence of initiating and implementing quality Improvement Initiatives
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
- 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
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics Qualification.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent experience in an intrapartum setting
- Knowledge and experience of risk management
- Understanding complaints and conflict management
Desirable
- Evidence of previous management experience
- Evidence of initiating and implementing quality Improvement Initiatives
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
- 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).
