An opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, motivated, woman centred, Band 7 midwife with leadership and managerial skills to work as the Antenatal Services Ward Manager based at Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced midwife, who is able to role model, lead by example and provide first line managerial support.

You will be part of a well-established Outpatient midwifery team, which consists of the Antenatal clinic service.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours) - the working pattern is over 5 days Monday to Friday with hours compressed over 4 days available.

An Enhanced DBS with Adults' & Children's Barred List checks will be obtained during pre-employment checks.

Main duties of the job

As a qualified midwife the post holder will be required to provide care and advice to women during pregnancy, and in relation to labour and the postpartum period. The post holder will also provide daily clinical and managerial leadership to Midwifery and Support staff in the delivery of evidence-based client centred care.

The post holder will have clinical responsibility and be an expert in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in pregnancy.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust Policies and Procedures maintaining contemporaneous and accurate records. By utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources/ funding.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be a visible, accessible, credible and assertive leader to whom women, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.

Lead the team and build successful links between midwifery and other professions to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.

Lead and support the team through the process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.

Develop the role of other team members, supporting them in gaining the appropriate competencies to achieve the required standards of care.

Motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.

Take responsibility for ensuring that all learners in their area are appropriately supported and competently assessed in line with new NMC guidelines and other professional bodies.

Through effective communication, disseminate information across the health care teams and directorates.

Communicate and share clinical experiences and good practice within and across directorates.

Resolve conflict as speedily as circumstances allow and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs.

A detailed job description can be found attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife with evidence of CPD
• Recognised NMC Teaching and Assessing Qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of Post registration continuing development

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership Programme

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates good understanding of clinical governance
• Evidence of innovation and achievements in clinical practice
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical risk management

Desirable

• Audit experience/research skills
• Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
• Development of multi- disciplinary working practices

Leadership and Education

Essential

• Acts as a clinical role model and support for all multi- disciplinary learners within the ward or area
• Lead and co-ordinate a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Evidence of successful change management
• Project management

Resource Utilisation

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise and implement and use new ways of working

Desirable

• Knowledge of budgetary management

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary and Leicester General Hospital

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

358-6504712-W&C