An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced midwife to join our enthusiastic and committed community midwifery team. You will be leading a team who are committed to the on-going promotion of women-centred care and the recommendations from better births. You will also be joining an organisation that offers excellent career development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Band 7 Team Leader for Community Midwives

As a team leader you will co-ordinate the team and use your knowledge and experience to support the midwives in the team. You will case load your patients, providing continuity and support.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Evidence of continuing professional development and its application

Desirable

• Diploma / Degree level
• NLS course

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Recent experience at Band 6
• Experience in all areas of Midwifery with evidence of recent comprehensive home birth and community experience
• Can demonstrate leadership skills and initiative

Desirable

• Team leader/line manager experience including HR policy knowledge

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Clinical Skills ie perineal suturing, IV Cannulation
• Ability to act as a PA/PS for students
• Excellent communication skills with all members of the team, patients and relatives
• Good verbal and written English which can be evidenced at interview
• Demonstrates effective management in the clinical environment
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial development
• IT literate on Microsoft Office and Excel
• Experience of roster management
• Experience of involvement in clinical audit

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Ability to drive and cover night on-calls for birth setting

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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