Maternity Flow and Safety

5 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom North Bristol NHS Trust Full time

To assess, implement and evaluate programmes of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care for women in line with current evidence, Unit policies and guidelines and NMC Midwives Rules and Code of Practice. To develop an environment which supports the value of midwifery care. To liaise and communicate with other members of the midwifery and multi-disciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care. To act as an advocate for the women receiving care.

To be involved in the development of evidence-based practice in the Maternity Service and to encourage reflective practice providing a supportive framework to ensure that this takes place. Manage areas where required, ensuring effective use of resources and high standards of care which is responsive to individualised needs by appropriate delegation of workload. Work in close co-operation with other Band 7 Midwives to ensure staff allocation is equitable and allows for continuity of care. Identify staffing requirements and organise replacements as necessary.

Escalate to Midwifery Matrons if issues remain unresolved. Ensure effective communication at all levels, including co-ordinating Consultant requirements. Develop and maintain an audit tool for collection of statistics required to inform on the performance of Maternity Services. Manage delegated non-stock budget and ensure effective stock control, where required.

Ensure that user experience is pivotal to everyday activities. Liaise with Senior Midwives and Managers across the Womens Directorate, as appropriate, to ensure delivery of a smooth and comprehensive service, allowing maximum participation and choice for women. Ensure a safe environment is maintained for women, their babies, visitors and staff. Be aware of and action the Maternity Escalation policy as necessary.

Manage beds on Labour Ward, improving flow, initiating use of the early transfer home policy to secure the most efficient use of capacity, whilst ensuring high quality, appropriate care is maintained. Enable the smooth and efficient running of Labour Ward on a day-to-day basis by monitoring and reviewing the quality and effectiveness of other relevant parties key to the processes within Labour Ward. Review the skill mix at regular intervals in order to identify any potential opportunities to maximise resource utilisation / allocation, ensuring job descriptions are kept up to date. Liaise effectively with the Ward Manager or Maternity Matron, highlighting areas of concern in a timely fashion and taking action where appropriate to reduce concern.

Responsible for maintaining safe staffing levels, and escalating any staffing concerns/ absence to the Ward Manager/ Maternity Matron Maintain patient flow throughout the unit to ensure a seamless patient journey.

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