Labour Ward Manager

Job Summary

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 and 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 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 you will participate in the development of the service in line with national and local agendas, and the delivery of performance targets.

Provide clinical advice and care within the clinical area and support staff development alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.

Education / Knowledge and Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Midwife
• Relevant Degree or evidence of further study and experience to the equivalent
• Evidence of further study at post registration level
• Sign Off Mentor

Desirable

• Management qualification or experience
• ALSO course/Obstetric Emergency course

Experience (Essential)

• 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

Desirable

• Knowledge of the change process
• Experience of management of a team
• Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

Skills and Abilities (Essential)

• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
• Clinical
  
  Skills:
  
  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

Desirable

• 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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ