Job summary We are looking for a dynamic leader, passionate about intrapartum care.The post holder will have expert clinical knowledge as a delivery suite co-ordinator , being able to lead, coach and mentor other midwives in advancing the midwifery profession.
You will show leadership both professionally and managerially, acting as an expert role model to staff within the unit demonstrating credible midwifery clinical skills in the care of ante/intra and postnatal women.The role will be split to incorporate 75% Managerial duties and 25% clinical duties .The post holder will have responsibility to ensure that Trust Policies and procedures are adhered to and that the department is equipped to deliver high standards of evidence based care.The post holder will have overall accountability for the care delivered within delivery suite and have line management responsibilities for the team including the responsibility for supporting professional development, and will work collaboratively with others to develop women centred services.You will maintain clinical competencies, ensuring practice is evidence based.
Main duties of the job To demonstrate effective Leadership, planning, development ,delivery and evaluation of services.
Show excellent communication skills.
Ensure patient safety through robust governance processes and sharing learning from incidents.
Contribute to audits.
Ensure policies and process are up to date : Infection control, Safeguarding, Information Governance, Health and Safety.
Adhere to the governance framework.Work in partnership with colleagues across the CDG to provide both clinical leadership and develop standards to promote high quality practice.
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Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person Specification Qualifications Essential * Registered Midwife on the NMC Register * Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC Experience Essential * Experience of working as a delivery suite co-ordinator * Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment * Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence.
* Demonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to intrapartum area.
* Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment * Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance Desirable * Experience of resource and budgetary management * Awareness of current research related to the speciality * Evidence of experience of leadership and/or development Additional Criteria Essential * Ability to facilitate change and explain rationale behind reasons for change in practice / delivery of service * Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.
* Ability to work autonomously, manage / prioritise own workload * Competent in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required.
* Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities * Ability to lead clinical audit, analyse information and develop robust measurable action plans to support improvement / change * Evidence of ability to compile reports and documents for internal / external communication * Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and ability to apply to service and policy development Ability to lead and manage a team