Job summary
We are looking for a visionary, enthusiastic and passionate midwife to continue to develop services offered through the Bradford birth centre.
The successful candidate will have significant experience as a Registered Midwife. As Birth centre manager you will be professionally accountable for providing clinical, operational and managerial leadership and co-ordination with a positive approach and be able to co-ordinate safe, high quality, 1:1 care across the birth centre team.
You will be required to participate in the unit bed manager role which coordinates patient flow and bed management throughout our busy unit and participate in the senior 'on call' rota out of hours.
We are an innovative Trust and have established and embedded multidisciplinary PROMPT training to enhance the knowledge of our staff and to achieve the government plans to save lives and improve outcomes for our women and babies. We are part of a local maternity system that is striving to achieve the Better Births Ambition
We have a strong reputation for providing our midwives with a local induction and preceptorship programme and creating developmental opportunities for staff to expand and grow as practitioners and leaders. All this support prepares midwives to work confidently and effectively in a busy and challenging environment. We have also implemented and embedded the A-EQUIP model, the role of the Professional Midwifery Advocate, pastoral support midwife and legacy midwives.
Main duties of the job
To provide expert clinical advice in relation to the education, management and leadership of the Birth centre team of midwives and support staff.
To lead, manage and co-ordinate activity within the Birth centre with 24 hour accountability
To lead on the development, planning and future implementation of services in line with evidenced based practice, government drivers, national and local recommendations, and initiatives.
To work with department teams, peers and matrons to support, promote and enable the provision of continuity of care and all elements of safer midwifery practice within the department context
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Closing date may change dependent on the response
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Registered Midwife in a wide range of settings
- Recent significant intrapartum experience
- Experience of facilitating teaching and training
Desirable
- Birth Centre experience
- Good understanding and experience of assurance processes/audit/change management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- IT skills
- High level of organisational skills, self-motivation, drive for performance and quality improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Up to date with PROMPT and NLS training
- Has completed perineal repair training and is competent in perineal repair
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of normality and evidenced based practice for antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Awareness of key issues and drivers within the National Maternity Agenda
- Evidence of regular updating and attendance of all mandatory in-service education sessions
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out audits
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Teaching Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
Desirable
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge or working towards qualification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work across sites and unsocial hours within the organisation
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Registered Midwife in a wide range of settings
- Recent significant intrapartum experience
- Experience of facilitating teaching and training
Desirable
- Birth Centre experience
- Good understanding and experience of assurance processes/audit/change management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- IT skills
- High level of organisational skills, self-motivation, drive for performance and quality improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude
- Up to date with PROMPT and NLS training
- Has completed perineal repair training and is competent in perineal repair
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of normality and evidenced based practice for antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care.
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Awareness of key issues and drivers within the National Maternity Agenda
- Evidence of regular updating and attendance of all mandatory in-service education sessions
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out audits
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Midwife with current NMC registration
- First Degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in a relevant environment
- Teaching Qualification (997/SLIPS or equivalent)
- Recognised Leadership Qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and application in practice
Desirable
- A Masters level qualification in relevant subject or evidence of equivalent knowledge or working towards qualification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work across sites and unsocial hours within the organisation
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).
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).
