This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and aspiring midwife to progress in their career as a key member of the private caseload midwife team within the Imperial Private Healthcare division maternity services. This is a collaborative role, and you will be expected to support with the management of the inpatient ward services at Queen Charlottes and Chelsea Hospital.

Who we are looking for?

An experienced midwife who is passionate about continuity of care to join our team on a fixed term basis maternity cover. You will work closely with a small team of midwives and Consultant Obstetricians to provide individualised maternity centred care for private patients.

Main duties of the job

Work collaboratively with other departments to manage patient care and ensure safety across maternity thus contributing to effective patient flow. Promote and teach Bespoke1:1 antenatal class for patients on your caseload Undertake management duties within the team and department as required and support junior staff. Adhere to the NMC's professional regulations and ensure that midwifery practice is within the regulatory framework. Flexible Working pattern: You will work within a small caseload team. Hours and pattern of work will include a combination of Early, Long day, Night, and weekend shifts to ensure 24-hour service coverage for our private clients.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

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/ qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered Midwife
• oEvidence of continuing post registration education and development.
• oEducated to degree level or Relevant experience in subject area

Desirable

• oHas attained or is working towards a management qualification.
• oLeadership qualification or equivalent experience.
• oMaster's degree in a relevant subject area or working towards this
• oHas attained or is working towards a management qualification. oLeadership qualification or equivalent experience. oMaster's degree in a relevant subject area or working towards this oNIPE trained

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant post registration experience in a range of settings including labour ward.
• oSafeguarding
• oExperience in change management
• oPrevious mentorship experience
• oParent education

Desirable

• oProject management experience
• oPatient experience initiatives
• oProject management experience oPatient experience initiatives oCaseload experience

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• oClinically competent.
• current research to
• oProven experience in supervision of trained staff.
• oIT skills including Microsoft office, Excel and PowerPoint
• oAble to manage difficult situations effectively.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Clayton Ward, QCCH

London

W12 0HS

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