Labour Ward Manager

We are looking for a midwife who is passionate, enthusiastic and skilled in intrapartum care to work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team of Obstetricians, Anaesthetist, Theatres, SCBU, Labour Ward coordinators and Acute Service Lead Midwife in providing clinical, operational ad managerial leadership.

The successful candidate must be committed to continuous quality improvement, be able to participate in the development of guidelines, complete Audit and support the delivery of safe, effective and personalised care.

This post will provide the clinical and managerial leadership alongside the Acute Service Lead Midwife taking responsibility for providing a clear focus for the profession and effective clinical leadership and accountability for the service.

You will be responsible for the line management of staff and ensuring they uphold the Trust and Professional values. Working in collaboration with the Acute Service Lead Midwife you will be expected to participate in the development of the service in line with national and local agendas, and the delivery of performance targets

You will have responsibility to line manage staff and support their development alongside the wider multidisciplinary team. You will be expected to provide clinical advice and care within the clinical area.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

• Registered Midwife
• Relevant Degree or evidence of further study and experience to the equivalent
• Evidence of further study at post registration level
• ALSO course/Obstetric Emergency course

• Evidence of 3 years sound clinical midwifery experience
• Experience in all areas of Midwifery, with evidence of recent comprehensive Labour Ward experience as a Coordinator
• Demonstrates leadership skills and initiative
• Evidence of participation in risk and clinical governance agendas
• Knowledge of the change process
• Experience of management of a team
• Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
• Clinical Skills i.e. Perineal suturing, IV Cannulation, NALS
• Understanding of learning and teaching styles and their application
• Ability to manage difficult situations effectively
• Demonstrates effective operational day to day management
• Ability to undertake Audit
• Understanding of budget management

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.

Full-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours