This exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and highly skilled midwife to join our Delivery Suite leadership team. The candidate will have daily responsibility for supporting and managing a clinical team and will include operational and leadership skills when coordinating Delivery Suite. We will support you with a personal developmental plan tailored to your needs and which fit in with the requirements of this role.

We are interested in looking for someone who is passionate, enthusiastic and adaptable in an dynamic Delivery Suite environment. The role includes supporting both low and high risk women and families in their choices to provide high quality, safe and effective care whilst role modelling Trust Values to the whole multi-disciplinary team.

If you have the skill set for this role, we would welcome your application.

As a Co-ordinator you will be responsible for the day to day co-ordination of the activity on the Delivery Suite, triage service and the Acorn Suite (low risk unit), along with being involved with service development in the intrapartum areas

Main duties of the job

Main duties:

To take responsibility for the provision of sound clinical, educational and managerial leadership to a team of midwives and support staff within Delivery suite and Acorn Suite, and inpatient areas out of hours.

To provide care, support innovative and up to date advice to women and their families throughout their pregnancy, in accordance with the Midwives rules and standards.

Support the Head of Midwifery, Matrons - Clinical Midwifery Manager/Matron in the execution of their role.

Demonstrate and promote excellent interpersonal skills promoting quality written, verbal and nonverbal communication styles.

Maintain a positive working environment through culture of compassion and kindness.

Be able to undertake shift work to include nights and weekends.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

• To manage a fast paced delivery suite during the shift (covering 24hrs a day) and have clinical responsibility for the area.
• To provide clinical midwifery care to women within the Maternity Services.
• To provide expert leadership advice and support to the maternity team.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team supporting women with complex needs
• Successful applicants will be expected to work flexible shift patterns to include nights and weekends.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Midwife (NMC)
• Practicing midwife
• Degree in Midwifery or equivalent
• MSPP or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing education and learning

Experience

Essential

• Intrapartum midwifery experience
• Advanced, expert clinical skills in midwifery & intrapartum care
• Leadership skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reflective practitioner
• Evidence of advanced midwifery skills
• Evidence of Multidisciplinary Team Working
• Experience of Risk Management
• Time management
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Evidence of innovative practice
• Experience in Standard Setting, Audit and/or Research
• Obstetric theatre skills

Personal Skills

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Ability to Lead
• Ability to cope during periods of high activity

Knowledge

Essential

• Adult resuscitation
• Neonatal resuscitation
• Care of epidurals
• Competent CTG interpretation

Desirable

• Knowledge of current NHS Strategies and Government Initiatives including: NICE

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

418-NUR0113-SJ