Job summary
We are looking for an experienced midwife looking for a new and exciting challenge to join our existing team of enthusiastic matrons. You will provide clinical, professional, managerial leadership to positively impact the quality of care, culture of the workforce, staff engagement, efficiency, effectiveness and performance. You will be responsible for ensuring women/birthing people and their families receive high quality evidence based compassionate care and staff are supported and developed to deliver high quality care. You will expected to contribute to the senior manager on call roster.
Main duties of the job
Work collaboratively with the Head of Midwifery, the other matrons and ward managers to take professional and operational responsibility for all nursing and midwifery staff within the service.
To oversee nursing and midwifery care provision in Joan Booker Ward (JBW-postnatal and antenatal ward), Antenatal Clinic (ANC) and Maternity Day Assessment Unit (MDAU) and ensure the care and the environment in which the care is provided is safe for staff, women / birthing people and their families.
To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified as appropriate to knowledge and training to meet the service needs and contribute to senior manager on call roster.
Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge by being visible, accessible and using clinical skills within the workplace as appropriate.
Supervise the annual appraisal of staff within JBW, ANC and MDAU and undertake individual performance review and setting of objectives for the development of Band 7 Midwives within the unit.
Supervise the response to complaints, clinical incidents and respond where appropriate ensuring robust systems are developed and implemented to inform and improve practice.
Undertake responsibility for tasks delegated by the Head of Midwifery.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
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 Essential Registered Midwife Evidence of continuing post registration education and development Master's degree in a relevant subject area or working towards this Registered Educated to degree level in relevant subject area SSSA Practice Assessor/ Mentorship qualification
Desirable Has attained or is working towards a management qualification. Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in a range of settings including intrapartum care Have substantial experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above) Practice development and innovation
Desirable Project management experience Experience in proactively engaging service users/Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP)
Skills Essential Confident in all midwifery skills Excellent leadership skills Good understanding of current issues and challenges (regional / national) relating to maternity services. Proven experience in supervision of trained staff Evidence of applying current research to practice. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management. Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Desirable Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees Knowledge of Quality improvement methodologies
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 Essential Registered Midwife Evidence of continuing post registration education and development Master's degree in a relevant subject area or working towards this Registered Educated to degree level in relevant subject area SSSA Practice Assessor/ Mentorship qualification
Desirable Has attained or is working towards a management qualification. Leadership qualification or equivalent experience
Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in a range of settings including intrapartum care Have substantial experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above) Practice development and innovation
Desirable Project management experience Experience in proactively engaging service users/Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP)
Skills Essential Confident in all midwifery skills Excellent leadership skills Good understanding of current issues and challenges (regional / national) relating to maternity services. Proven experience in supervision of trained staff Evidence of applying current research to practice. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge in standard setting and quality management. Able to manage difficult situations effectively
Desirable Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees Knowledge of Quality improvement methodologies
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered midwife
- SSSA/Mentorship
- MSc or working towards
- Educated to degree level
Desirable
- Registered nurse
- Leadership qualification/equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Confident in all midwifery skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Good understanding of current issues and challenges (regional / national) relating to maternity services.
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
- Knowledge of Quality improvement methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a range of settings including intrapartum areas.
- Have substantial experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above)
- Practice development and innovation.
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Patient experience initiatives
- Experience in proactively engaging service users/Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP)
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered midwife
- SSSA/Mentorship
- MSc or working towards
- Educated to degree level
Desirable
- Registered nurse
- Leadership qualification/equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Confident in all midwifery skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- Good understanding of current issues and challenges (regional / national) relating to maternity services.
Desirable
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
- Knowledge of Quality improvement methodologies
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a range of settings including intrapartum areas.
- Have substantial experience of managing a ward or team (at Band 7 level or above)
- Practice development and innovation.
Desirable
- Project management experience
- Patient experience initiatives
- Experience in proactively engaging service users/Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
