Edith Dare Ward- Team Lead Midwife

0_Edith Dare Ward; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking an experienced midwife to join as a Ward Manager. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc in Midwifery, be a Registered Midwife, and have over 3 years of post-qualification experience. Responsibilities include providing evidence-based care, managing staff, and leading quality improvements. The position offers opportunities for career development and a dynamic team environment focused on exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits like Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with a BSc in Midwifery.
• Evidence of professional development and mentorship qualification.
• 3+ years of post-qualification clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized, evidence-based midwifery care.
• Provide management and support to staff.
• Lead the midwifery team with clinical expertise.
• Manage resources and participate in staff education.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

BSc in Midwifery

Registered Midwife

Mentorship qualification

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated experienced midwife to join our Edith Dare Ward as Ward Manager at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Hospital.

We are seeking a dynamic midwife with excellent standard of care to contribute to a safe, efficient and quality driven antenatal service at both Queen Charlotte and Chelsea Hospital. Previous experience in delivering high standard postnatal care and working within in-patient ward settings is desirable.

At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust we pride ourselves on our reputation for providing an exceptional standard of care to women, pregnant people and their families. You will have the necessary skills and confidence to practice autonomously and be committed to ensuring that women, birthing persons, babies and their families receive the care and support required to promote optimum outcomes and positive experiences.

It is expected that you will be educated to degree level, have a keen interest in patient safety, quality improvement, on-going clinical development, an awareness of research based evidence / guidelines, have experience of mentorship, leadership and have competent IT skills.

If you are forward thinking with excellent communication skills and have passion for providing exceptional patient centred midwifery care we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in the provision of effective individualised, women-centred, evidence-based midwifery care
• Provide management and support to a designated staff group
• Ensure the effective use of resources within allocated budget
• Provide professional leadership and participate in the education and training of all staff
• Lead the midwifery team in the hospital by acting as a role model for staff providing clinical expertise and advice
• Maintain own professional practice and that of others in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council guidance and statutory Midwives Rules and Standards
• Sickness and absence management
• Carry out annual performance and development reviews
• Participate in the investigation of complaints
• Roster management and use of safer staffing tools such as Birth Rate plus
• To act as an advocate and support for parents

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Registered Midwife
• BSc in Midwifery
• Evidence of professional development
• Mentorship qualification

Desirable criteria

• Master degree or working towards
• Quality Improvement qualification
• FSRH letter of competency for contraceptive implant insertion
• Coaching or PMA course

Skills

Essential criteria

• Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Ability to demonstrate the required expertise associated with a senior midwife role including advanced clinical skills
• Good level of skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Able to teach and assess in the clinical area
• Change management skills
• Use of Quality improvement methodologies

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable clinical experience in all areas of Midwifery
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
• Experience with DATIX incident reporting systems
• Experience with Conflict Resolution and Complaints management

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing a team
• Evidence of initiating and implementing change process
• Experience of conducting appraisals

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

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