Labour Ward Manager

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a passionate and skilled midwife to provide clinical leadership at their Peterborough facility. The ideal candidate will have robust clinical experience, particularly in Labour Ward settings, and possess excellent leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing service delivery, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. Enthusiasts for quality improvement and teamwork will thrive in this role. Contemporary issues in healthcare and a commitment to education are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Midwife with relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of clinical midwifery experience, with recent Labour Ward coordinator experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and participation in clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership for the midwifery team.
• Participate in service development and performance target delivery.
• Ensure adherence to Trust and Professional values.

Skills

Perineal suturing

IV Cannulation

NALS

Team collaboration

Audit participation

Education

Registered Midwife

Relevant Degree

Post registration study

Sign Off Mentor

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

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

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ