Senior Charge Midwife - Women and Children

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Charge Midwife to oversee ward management and lead a dynamic team in delivering personalized maternity care. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical leadership skills and experience in midwifery, inspiring staff while ensuring high standards of care. This role offers part-time and full-time positions with flexible hours, aiming to enhance maternity services for women and families.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development

Inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Strong clinical leadership skills in midwifery care.
• Ability to inspire and support staff in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in managing a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ward management and clinical leadership of midwifery services.
• Ensure high standards of maternity care through effective staff management.
• Collaborate across maternity services for personalized care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Midwifery practice

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Registered Midwife

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

There are two positions available for Senior Charge Midwife.

One fixed term position: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 or condensed working hours, 14.8hrs per week, 1 year fixed term.

One permanent position: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 or condensed working hours, 30hrs per week.

Please note this post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

The salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Can you inspire & support staff to deliver safer, more personalised midwifery care? Would you like to be part of a dynamic and developing leadership team committed to continuous learning and improvement? Based on our one of our wards. The right candidate will act as an excellent role model to all staff, providing a combination of strong clinical leadership, expert midwifery practice and the enthusiasm and drive required to ensure that all women and families receive kind, compassionate and personalised care. Above all we are looking for someone with the ability to lead and inspire whilst sharing our vision of the implementation of the Best Start national strategy.

The post holder will take responsibility for the ward management and clinical leadership of the midwifery service. They will be expected to ensure high standards of maternity care through effective management of staff by leading the team, organising others in their actions and setting priorities. They will be an effective team player, leader and builder. They will liaise with and collaborate across the maternity service to ensure a seamless service that provides personalised and women-centered care and will undertake the role of Unit Coordinator for the Maternity. They will assess the full range of care needs and develop, implement and evaluate provision of care throughout the childbirth continuum for women and their babies and escalate concerns to the relevant professional. They will assist with management of staff on the unit and contribute to the delivery of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Maternity Strategy objectives.

Informal contact: Tracy Orr, Lead Midwife, 01412013336, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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