Senior Midwife

Atlantis Medical; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Senior Midwife to join their team in South London. The role involves leading a team, ensuring high-quality maternity care, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance services in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute and primary healthcare settings.
• Previous community and hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of midwives to ensure high standards of maternity care.
• Oversee standards of care and collaborate with health professionals.
• Act as a coach/mentor for junior staff and lead on mental health initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of recent Government/Professional documents

Motivation for professional development

Flexible and innovative approaches

Understanding of change management theories

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Midwife to join our client's team in South London. In this role, you will lead and support a team of midwives, ensuring high standards of maternity care are delivered to women and families. You will play a crucial role in shaping and enhancing midwifery services within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Description:

• Maintain clinical credibility by regularly practicing in your area of expertise.
• Be visible, accessible, and approachable to staff, patients, and the public, ensuring open and honest communication.
• Oversee the standards of care across clinical areas and initiate corrective actions if necessary.
• Collaborate with the MMHS team, midwifery staff, and allied health professionals to assess and address clinical skills needs.
• Serve as a resource for junior staff, support developmental projects, and advise on additional resources.
• Provide internal and external advice and act as a coach/mentor for staff.
• Lead on mental health initiatives in maternity and ensure compliance with Trust and NHS policies.

Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of recent Government/Professional documents and their implications for service provision.
• Motivation to maintain professional development.
• Experience in acute and primary healthcare settings.
• Previous community and hospital experience.
• Ability to use flexible and innovative approaches tailored to individual client needs.
• Understanding of change management theories and their impact.

To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and the job reference number - BS//RM2.