Job summary Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we are looking for an experienced band 7 midwife to join our team.
You will be accountable for patient safety and experience, including line management of the staff and to take responsibility for defined areas of the Maternity Service.You will be responsible for delivering women and babies with high quality care ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective management at all times and work clinically across all areas of the maternity service.You will be delivering high quality care ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to provide the continuity of safe and effective management at all times.
Main duties of the job You will have the opportunity to develop both their clinical and leadership skills.
You will also work closely with the maternity management team and provide support to the midwifery and non-midwifery staff ensuring effective management of the daily activity.It will be your duty to ensure that there is adequate and safe cover throughout the unit.
Assist in implementing appropriate actions when resources are inadequate.
Liaise with all agencies and disciplines to ensure continuity of care.
Lead by example, demonstrating a proven record of sound leadership, management skills, courtesy and diplomacy, when dealing with colleagues and the general public.
About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be.
Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress Job description Job responsibilities For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include Act as a champion for professional accountability and standards, ensuring that professional practices are in line with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and Trust Policy.
Ensure effective line management of staff and ensure they are supported in performing to their full potential.
Ensure junior staff have appropriate support and supervision and are appropriately assessed.
Attend midwifery meetings and Band 7 meetings communicating content to team members.
To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times and that you comply with trust information governance guidance/policy.
Ensure effective and transparent communication with patients, relatives, carers and staff, taking into consideration level of understanding, culture and background.
Person Specification Qualification Essential Registered Midwife Skills Essential Leadership skills Desirable Good written communication skills demonstrated throughout application Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience Desirable Acute inpatient experience