Job summary
We are looking to recruit as Delivery Suite Team Leader to a part time (23 hrs/wk) 12 month secondment to cover maternity leave.
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, highly motivated and enthusiastic midwife to join our Homerton family as one of the Delivery Suite Coordinators.
The appointed candidate will work in partnership with other band 7 coordinators, team leaders, ward managers and matrons delivering a high standard of care that is evidence based and meets local and national guidelines.
They will work closely with obstetric, anaesthetic and neonatal colleagues as well as other members of the maternity team, delivering a high-quality service to meet the needs of women.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate excellent clinical knowledge base, expertise and a passion for promoting an optimal birth experience within the complex care setting. They must work in line with the NHS E Delivery Suite Coordinator framework working across all 6 domains.
We are looking for someone who understands the role of managing a shift and can delegate and lead the demands of the wider maternity service.
*The post will include working day and night shifts*
Main duties of the job
- To provide effective, dynamic and cohesive midwifery leadership and management to a team of midwives, working in the acute hospital setting.
- To deliver robust evidence-based midwifery care and promote individualised women centred midwifery care in partnership with women and other stakeholders.
- An integral part of the role will be the provision of clinical management and leadership in the absence of the clinical midwifery manager.
- To act as an exemplary role model and effective and pivotal resource to midwifery and other staff.
- To have competent and proficient IT knowledge and skills to aid effective communication throughout and management of the maternity unit.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to practice in all areas of midwifery in accordance with the NMC Midwives Code of Practice
- Ability to exercise own initiative
- Ability to relate appropriately to others
- Influencing skills
- IT Skills
- Change management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife
- Mentorship course/SSSA
- Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
- NIPE trained
- Leadership course
- Relevant degree
Knowledge
Essential
- First line management
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of NMC Codes of Practice
- Understanding of the demands and needs of women in a multi-racial environment
- Knowledge of current research and relevance to practice
- Knowledge of health promotion activities and strategies
Desirable
- Knowledge of team bases care/caseloads
Experience
Essential
- Extensive midwifery experiencing having worked in all variety of settings utilising midwifery skills
Desirable
- Experience of home births
- Previous experience of working within a team
- Recent experience in an acute hospital setting
Other requirements
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Understanding of the Trust values
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Prepared to work shifts; including days, nights and weekends
- Committed to the unit's developments
- Understanding of the importance of being a role model
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to participate in the "On call" Rota
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to practice in all areas of midwifery in accordance with the NMC Midwives Code of Practice
- Ability to exercise own initiative
- Ability to relate appropriately to others
- Influencing skills
- IT Skills
- Change management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Midwife
- Mentorship course/SSSA
- Evidence of post registration education
Desirable
- NIPE trained
- Leadership course
- Relevant degree
Knowledge
Essential
- First line management
- Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality issues
- Knowledge of NMC Codes of Practice
- Understanding of the demands and needs of women in a multi-racial environment
- Knowledge of current research and relevance to practice
- Knowledge of health promotion activities and strategies
Desirable
- Knowledge of team bases care/caseloads
Experience
Essential
- Extensive midwifery experiencing having worked in all variety of settings utilising midwifery skills
Desirable
- Experience of home births
- Previous experience of working within a team
- Recent experience in an acute hospital setting
Other requirements
Essential
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Understanding of the Trust values
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Prepared to work shifts; including days, nights and weekends
- Committed to the unit's developments
- Understanding of the importance of being a role model
- Able to work flexibly
- Able to participate in the "On call" Rota
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).
