Delivery Suite Ward Manager

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Maternity Services at Oxford University Hospital's NHS Foundation Trust for an exceptional, committed, and motivated midwife for the post of Delivery Suite Ward Manager.

The Band 7 midwife has continuing responsibility while on duty to manage Delivery Suite, including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards.

The Midwife will facilitate innovative and evidence based midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team.

The post holder will have managerial responsibility for a group of staff working within their practice area.

The individual must have a strong commitment to midwifery practice, safety and have excellent organisational and leadership skills. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership ensuring that the team philosophy promotes and reflects optimal standards of care for pregnant women and their families.

If you are passionate about Intrapartum Maternity Services, wish to influence the development of the service and can support staff in the Trust's core values we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Role Summary:

The band 7 midwife has continuing responsibility while on duty to manage delivery suite or equivalent sphere of midwifery practice, including assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards.

The Midwife will facilitate innovative and evidence based midwifery practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team.

He/she will have managerial responsibility for a group of staff working within their practice area.

The Midwife will act as a credible and professional role model and encourage and empower other staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.

The Midwife will liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team and facilitate a collaborative approach to women, their baby's and their family's care to promote the close integration of community and hospital based care.

The Midwife will report directly to and develop close working relationships with the Director of Midwifery/Clinical Midwifery Manager on operational and general management issues and clinical issues relevant to their practice area/team.

The Midwife will liaise with members of the OBU Midwifery education team to develop an effective learning environment for students and new members of staff.

The Midwife will assist the Director of Midwifery/Clinical Midwifery Matron in achieving the strategic objectives for the Maternity service.

About us

Here in Oxfordshire, we offer women and healthcare professionals a unique set up of our Maternity Services where around 7200 babies are born annually. We have 4 stand-alone Midwifery Led Birth units within the county based at Banbury, Chipping Norton, Wantage and Wallingford as well as offering home births to all areas. There is also an integrated birth unit where around 10% of birthing people choose to go in labour. As a large Tertiary hospital, the John Radcliffe offers a large Delivery Suite with an en-suite birthing pool room, 3 Maternity theatres and a specific Maternity Recovery Ward. There are specialist services such as the Fetal and Maternal Medicine Team and Bereavement Team.

For those working with us, we have a named Maternity Psychologist 3 days a week to support all staff, as well as an ever-expanding team of Professional Midwifery Advocates to provide pastoral support. For those wishing to develop their careers and skills, we have a core Practice Development Team who can guide staff with their career options and development opportunities. We strive to ensure every member of our team feels valued and to have the confidence to speak up and be heard.

We truly believe that supporting our staff to feel happy and well-supported within their work environment, will ensure the best quality of care for the birthing people who access our services.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Descriptions for Delivery Suite Manager and Delivery Suite Coordinator for more information. The post holder will work clinically as a Delivery Suite Coordinator when service needs require.

If you are interested in applying for the post, we would welcome your application. If you wish to discuss this post or find out further information, please contact:

01865 221989

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with NMC
• Has a Midwifery or Nursing degree or equivalent experience
• Evidence of ongoing education development
• Significant experience within intrapartum care
• 3 years experience as a midwife

Experience

• Experience of clinical midwifery experience acquired through practice
• Ability to manage complex caseload
• Able to work as an advocate for women, families, and colleagues

Skills and Aptitude

• Demonstrable professional leadership and negotiating skills
• Ability to undertake audit
• IT skills i.e., report writing and data entry and analysis as necessary
• Knowledge of safe staffing and roster software

Personal Attributes

• Highly self-motivated, positive and enthusiastic
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with the multi-professional team
• Able to support staff to make judgements about clinical situations
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances

Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of current UK midwifery Issues
• Understanding of wider NHS agenda and drivers for change
• Knowledge of clinical governance processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Depending on experience Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

321-SW-7118134-B7-PUB

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